Politics
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 […]
From Occupy Philly to Archbishop Wood Football: My 7 Biggest Winners of 2011
It’s that time of year when Freindly Fire heaps praise upon those most deserving. So in the spirit of consistency, the Biggest Winner of 2011, […]
Delco Borough Boycotts Sunoco
Sharon Hill Borough in Delaware County is boycotting Sunoco after the company suspended production at two local oil refineries that puts thousands of jobs at […]
Brigantine Councilman Won’t Resign
Dominic “Tony” Pullella—a Bringantine city councilman—has announced that he will not resign from his office. Brigantine Mayor Phil Guenther had asked Pullella to resign after […]
Iraq, We Hardly Knew Ye
On November 14th, months after combat operations officially ended and two weeks before he was scheduled to ship out, 23-year-old Army Spec. David Emanuel Hickman […]
Daily News Cartoonist Offers Space Public Officials
Daily News cartoonist Signe Wilkinson is busy baking cookies for the rest of 2011. While she’s out on vacation, she’s turned her space in the […]