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Introducing Philly Weekly's 2015 "Hipster Hunks"new
For years now, we’ve been watching with a potent mélange of curiosity, nerd-scorn and reluctant arousal as our friends at the Philadelphia Daily News have celebrated each summer by publishing their annual photo spread of the city’s so-called Sexy Singles. And so, this week, we’re embracing irony the most ironic way we can: by introducing you to Philly Weekly’s inaugural showcase of “Hipster Hunks.”
Philadelphia Weekly |
Timaree Schmit and Stephen Segal |
08-06-2015 |
Features
Skinheads, KKK, Antifa -- What's Going on in Northeast Philly?new
Stemming from a car accident and recent KKK activity, tensions rise between Neo-Nazis and anti-fascist groups in one Northeast Philly neighborhood.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
09-19-2014 |
Crime & Justice
When the Phillies Suck, The Working Man Suffersnew
A look at how Philadelphia's beer vendors' salaries are directly affected by the team's fortunes.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
08-22-2014 |
Business & Labor
Inside the Lockdown at Community College of Philadelphianew
PW reporter Randy LoBasso teamed with Community College of Philadelphia student Zach Mentzer to write about what it was like yesterday after reports of a gunman on campus locked down the school.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso and Zach Mentzer |
05-29-2014 |
Crime & Justice
Put This in Your Pipe: Democrats Running for Pa. Governor Support Marijuana Reformnew
Over the last six months, all Pennsylvania's Democrats running for governor have come out for at least some form of marijuana reform.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
03-26-2014 |
Policy Issues
Mumia blames ‘Broad Street Bullies’ for Adegbile’s rejection in Senatenew
After Debo Adegbile's rejection in the U.S. Senate for a Civil Rights position in the Justice Dept., incarcerated radical Mumia Abu-Jamal took to Prison Radio to let his feelings known on the situation.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
03-13-2014 |
Politics
Tags: Debo Adegbile
Activist Sued by "American Indian Patriot" Doesn't Accept Court's Rulingnew
A local Philly anarchist helped break up a white-pride event in 2010; almost four years later, one of the event's speakers -- a so-called "Native American Patriot" -- successfully sued him in an Oklahoma court.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
02-26-2014 |
Crime & Justice
How Enroll America is Connecting Philadelphia Restaurant Workers with Obamacarenew
The reporter follows an Enroll America employee (and former bartender) through Philadelphia as he attempts to teach industry workers about Obamacare.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
01-02-2014 |
Health
Tags: Enroll America
Mumia supporters liken his imprisonment to Mandela'snew
About 100 youth activists from across Philadelphia gathered at this weekend’s Youth on the Move Forum with one shared goal: For Mumia Abu-Jamal’s legacy to live on, a new generation of social and political activists need to take the helm and spread his message.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
12-13-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: mumia abu-jamal
An Assassin Confesses: Chris Faraone on his ebook, "I Killed Breitbart"new
Dig Boston news and features editor Chris Faraone says his confrontation with the late Andrew Breitbart raised the ire of "a few Breitbart minions."
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
12-12-2013 |
Books
Tags: Andrew Breitbart
Some Will Lose Their Insurance Under Obamacare—and Ought to Celebratenew
Those with individual insurance plans in Philly are set to get dropped from their plans. Advocates say that's the best thing that could happen to them.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-06-2013 |
Health
Not if, but when, marijuana becomes legal in Pennsylvanianew
William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a hemp farming state. When the commonwealth comes around to ending THC prohibition, this and several other industries could save the state.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
10-07-2013 |
Drugs
PA guv hopeful to speak at weekend pot protest, calls police presence ‘ridiculous’new
Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Hanger tells Philadelphia Weekly he's never smoked pot, but he wants to legalize it, and the issue will earn him the nomination.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
09-22-2013 |
Elections
Why Yuengling Wants Pennsylvania to be a 'Right to Work' Statenew
The owner of the Yuengling Brewing Company recently noted changing Pennsylvania's labor laws will bring jobs into the state. Evidence suggests he's mostly wrong.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
08-28-2013 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Yuengling
A view from inside the Philly Naked Bike Ridenew
Philadelphia Weekly staff writer Randy LoBasso participates in the Philly Naked Bike Ride. This is what he saw.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
08-26-2013 |
Culture
