Politics
Students on Edge as Archdiocese Plans Announcement on School Closings
Catholic Schools On Edge for Closings. There are 177 Catholic schools in the five-county Philadelphia area. Students are awaiting announcement today that will determine the […]
File-Sharing Religion Recognized by the Swedish Government
After its third attempt at gaining government recognition, Sweden’s government has officially declared the Church of Kopimism an actual religion. The belief system is founded […]
Another Jersey Town Shoots Down Medical Marijuana
Everybody act surprised. The community of Westampton, New Jersey has rejected a proposal for a medical marijuana facility. So far, one of the six nonprofits […]
Lehigh Valley Teen Stalker Sworn Into Office
Kyle Bower—a Lehigh Valley 19-year-old—pleaded guilty to stalking and escape charges just hours before he was sworn into the Alburtis Borough Council. Bower was sentenced […]
Liberals Have Values, Too
On Tuesday, Iowans officially christened the 2012 primary season, handing Mitt Romney an oh-so-subtle early victory and, sadly, putting an end to the colorful and […]
Rick Santorum Looks for Rematch in New Hampshire
After losing the Iowa caucus by a margin of eight votes, former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is looking forward to a second shot at Mitt […]
New Traffic Judge Flunks Judicial Exam
With all of the controversy surrounding the city’s traffic court, the last thing Philly needed was for Christine Solomon—a newly elected judge—to bomb her judicial […]
Bachmann Ends Campaign for Presidential Bid
Michele Bachmann has ended her campaign for a presidential bid in the 2012 election after a poor performance in last night’s Iowa caucus. Bachmann announced […]
Mayor Nutter and the Legendary Roots Crew
Philadelphia’s mayor has been known to dabble in the hip-hop arts periodically throughout his political career. His second Inauguration Ball was no exception as Mayor […]
Play the Ponies at the Bars
People in Jersey may soon be able to order pitchers and play the ponies at the same places. A new bill would allow bars to […]
Mayor Nutter Says Violence and Education Problems Hold Philly Back
Today Michael Nutter was sworn in to begin his second term as mayor of Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter delivered a speech as a part of the […]
Bobrovsky Named Starting Goalie for Winter Classic
Bob to Start Winter Classic at 3 p.m. The weather forecast pushed the puck drop of today’s Winter Classic back to 3 p.m., and Lavy […]
How Philly Spent Your Tax Money
Philly.com has published an online editorial detailing how Philadelphia’s tax dollars were spent in 2011. The good, the bad and the ugly are all pretty […]
My Biggest Losers of 2011
Although Freindly Fire has never been known for sarcasm and negativity, it feels compelled as a civic duty to point out this year’s biggest losers. […]
Santorum Catching Up in Iowa
Rick Santorum has pulled ahead of Newt Gingrich to hold third place in the Iowa polls according to CNN. The former Pennsylvania Senator has gained […]