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Greensgrown Goes Whole Hog

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Phillyist is a huge fan of Greensgrow, so much so that we've mentioned them bunches and bunches before, but just in case you can't place the name (or tear yourself away from this stellar article) we'll remind you of Greensgrow's fantastic mission. Dedicated to growing fresh veggies and fruits here in our fair city, making use of an otherwise barren super fund site, importing delicious local artisan groceries, and supplying ALL your urban gardening needs, Greensgrow provides a small oasis of agricultural calm in Fishtown.

Greensgrow is hoping to expand their reach by adding a community kitchen (ala Moosewood) to their repertoire and they need your help...and your cash. This Saturday, November 21st, Greensgrow is holding their second annual Whole Hog event at the Philadelphia Brewing Company. Trading an evening of food, drink, and merriment for your "suggested" donation of fifty bucks a head, this fundraiser is actually a bargain. When else do you spend just fifty bucks on dinner and drinks on a Saturday night?

The Philadelphia Brewing Company will be playing host to this feast of awesomeness. The menu? Oh, its not much. Just a feast featuring a Cuban style pig (thus the Whole Hog event), grilled salmon, vegan and vegetarian delights, freshly milled cider, and PBC's Harvest From the Hood beer made from hops grown at Greensgrow, and all this deliciousness is up for grabs for three solid hours. Doors open at 5, with event wrapping up around 8 p.m.

Still unwilling to open your wallet? Try to remember, all proceeds from the event support the amazing community kitchen. What is a community kitchen you ask? In addition to offering the use of a fully equipped, commercial kitchen to established and start up food-based businesses, the Kensington Community Kitchen will act as a resource for all by hosting workshops on food preservation, smart cooking and food preparation, small business organization, and food safety and handling. The kitchen will also serve as home base for Greensgrow's 2010 Low Income CSA.

To buy tickets early, visit Greensgrow online, pick up tickets at the door, or if you need more information, email Mary Seton at events@greensgrow.org. This Phillyist will be there with bells on, so if you want to rail against me and my dislike of early Christmas exploitation, here's your chance. I'll be the one with "Death to Elves" shirt.

Phillyist Playlist: 311 at the Borgata Event Center

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311 has always been a band that puts on a fantastic, high-energy show and tomorrow night's sold-out performance at The Borgata should prove to be no exception. This Phillyist was a fan of 311 when Grassroots came out and their sound has evolved so fluidly, keeping us interested ever since. This new fall tour seems to stem off the most recent summer tour, promoting their newest album, Uplifter.

We like Uplifter a lot, mainly because the title of the album does a great job of reflecting the songs that are on the album. Everything's very light, has a positive vibe and is perfect for relaxing with friends in the summertime (or, considering we're plowing into winter, wishing you were on that tropical island.) The quintet will be hitting up 20 cities across 15 states, visiting places they've not been in a while and, much to the delight of Phillyist, playing smaller venues. We've had the opportunity to see 311 play at the E Center (no, not any of this Susquehanna Bank Center crap. It was the E Center, whippersnappers). Shortly thereafter we saw them at a little club in Connecticut and frankly, we prefer the intimate venues over the arenas any day, especially when dealing with an old-school favorite.

Do your best to grab some tickets on Craigslist. You'll definitely have a fun time at this show.

311
Saturday, November 22, 2009
The Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City
8 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT! See what you can grab on Craigslist

CinePhillyist Reviews... The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Normally when we go out in the world to review films, we end up in one of the smaller theaters at the Ritz 5 with a mere handful of other journalists and/or bloggers. For Twilight: New Moon, not so much.

Going into it, I was unaware that the advanced screening held at the UA King of Prussia on Wednesday evening was to be a mix of industry invites, journalists, and a whole mess of Q102 radio contest winners. In fact, if I had known I would be sitting through a painful pre-show trivia session in front of the most obnoxious tween girls who insisted on screaming every answer, I probably would have elected to go see Amanda Palmer at the TLA instead. HOWEVER, when reviewing of a film like New Moon it's actually sort of essential to see it with an audience. Especially one filled with annoying little teenagers. Because it's not just about the movie; it's about the spectacle.

Fair warning—if you know not the difference between your Cullens and your Quileutes stop reading now, because I'm not omitting plot points for non-Twihards. This has been your official SPOILER ALERT.

The movie starts off with a quote from everyone's favorite star-crossed lovers (before Edward and Bella came along, that is), Romeo and Juliet: "These violent delights have violent ends/ And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,/ Which, as they kiss, consume..." It's a pretty clever steal directly from the New Moon book, which immediately gives the audience faith in the fidelity of the film. Shortly thereafter Director Chris Weizt takes a much better stab at the vampire sparkle effect than Catherine Hardwick was able to pull off in the first film (although, it's possible I've just learned to accept that sparkle on screen looks a little more like sweat than I had originally envisioned while reading). Actually, in my opinion, Weizt also draws better performances from everyone, especially Kristen Stewart, which was something I wasn't necessarily expecting.

Things moves swiftly post-Bella's dream of aging beyond her appeal to Edward. The central love triangle starts early and the moment Taylor Lautner appeared on screen as Jacob, high-pitched girlie shrieks echoed from front to back. He wasn't even flashing abs yet. But when he finally does take off his shirt, even the older women in the theater sigh. Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg does an excellent job rearranging key elements and condensing the story down to the essentials: Edward dumps Bella for her own good (because sex = the loss of your soul, don't you know), Bella goes all kinds of emo, and Jacob saves her from her own misery but he's a werewolf. Pretty simple, except for the fact that Bella can't possible be attracted to a normal dude, yes? Eh, no.

In true R+J fashion, there's mistaken death, attempted suicide, and then—in a twist from our old Bard's tale—a dramatic rescue. Of course, with soapy and somewhat unsophisticated source material such as Stephanie Meyer's, a fair amount of cheese manages to sneak in. There was plenty of awkward laughter from the audience to go along with the few scenes that featured awkward performances of the awkward dialog. It was um ... awkward. But somewhat charming and fitting all the same. Fortunately, there are also some snappy quips, mostly delivered by the much better screen version of Jessica (Anna Kendrick), the ever-easy going Charlie (Billy Burke) and the pale-faced James Dean himself (Robert Pattinson), along with captivating exchanges, especially between Bella and Jacob towards the beginning of their "relationship."

There are a few notable technical achievements in New Moon. The time passage that is expressed with four practically empty pages in the book is done with a 360 x 4 (that's 1440 degrees of circle!) shot of Bella looking out her bedroom window. The window beautifully shows the seasons changing as October turns into January with no movement physical movement on Bella's behalf representing her virtually comatose mental state. Bella's hallucinations of Edward are made more real when she actually sees a spectre of him instead of just hearing his voice in her head, giving her desire for the reckless even more motivation.

As for the battle sequences: I can see why Weitz was well suited to direct this picture, because Jacob versus Paul beats the polar bear versus polar bear fight in The Golden Compass. The Victoria/Jake standoff is just as cool, and had the added bonus of being underscored by the best song on the soundtrack. Wish I could tell you what that was, but whipping out the Shazam app in the middle of the theater have been rude. I'll venture to guess it's whatever Thom York wrote, but I could be wrong. (Sidenote: The soundtrack is somewhat brilliant, but the score is horrible and distracting. This is strange because I normally like Alexandre Desplat's compositions.) On the other hand, I have an issue with the vampire on vampire fight in Italy. Not technically, but story-wise. Yes, the Voluri are older and stronger, but Edward's convenient mind-reading talents should have helped him not get his head smashed so much. It's kind of an important strategy later on in the Saga. Finally, the hair and make-up team does an absolute bang-up job on Dakota Fanning. I never realized her eyes were so freaking giant until they were red. Michael Sheen is also made to look quite creepy as Aro.

Edward and Bella are reunited but still locked in conflict over her future status as an immortal as the film finally cuts to black and the credits roll. The formerly mentioned obnoxious teen behind me shouts "I love Chris Weitz!" Now, no offense to the director—he did a really solid job on the film—but he's a not-all-that-attractive, middle-aged fellow. Teenage declarations of love for him are just further proof of rampant fandom. I may not be venomous in my devotion to the saga (or a teenager at that), but I'm not ashamed to admit my love for the tame vamps was sustained enough by New Moon to be excited for the next two cinematic chapters. Now how many days until Eclipse?

Let the bike enforcement showdown begin.

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The penalty phase in the trial of John "Jordan" Lewis, who was found guilty of murder in the first for killing Philadelphia Police Officer Chuck Cassidy, is set to begin. The jury will decide whether to sentence Lewis to life in prison or give him the death penalty.

Three men, including one from Newark, Delaware, have been charged with hacking Comcast's website in May 2008. The hack caused anyone who tried to access their Comcast e-mail or voicemail to be redirected to a message saying "KRYOGENIKS Defiant and EBK RoXed COMCAST sHouTz to VIRUS Warlock elul21 col 1 er seven." Is that even English?

The sixth-ranked Villanova hoopsters squeaked by George Mason in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off thanks to freshman Isaiah Armwood's three-pointer with 13.3 seconds to go.

Today's AccuWeather forecast: 62 and clear today, leading into a pretty nice November weekend.

CinePhillyist

Only four new movie choices for this weekend, folks. Looks like Hollywood couldn't rustle up many opponents who wanted to do battle against the juggernaut that is Twilight. Cowards.

The Blind Side
This Phillyist has a weird problem with sports movies, especially football ones. I have a tendency to cry my eyes out through all of Rudy and sob like a freak during We Are Marshall. So I'll admit it, the trailer for The Blind Side has made me tear up a couple of times. There's a good amount of controversy around the issue of race regarding this story, but if it manages to walk the fine line between touching and overly-sentimental, and remain grounded in the real-life details of how NFL player Michael Oher was adopted by the Touhy family, it could really work.
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The Messenger
We're featuring the movie poster for The Messenger in this week's CinePhillyist because A) the design is bad-ass, B) this quiet little indie is the anti-Twilight choice of the weekend, and C) we like it when Woody Harrelson goes all dramatic-like. Not be confused with the Joan of Arc movie, The Messenger is a dynamic exploration of the Army’s casualty notification process and how the officers charged with this duty interact with their fallen brothers' next of kin.
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Planet 51
Less funny versions of the little green aliens from Toy Story team up with a less adorable version of Wall-E and a poor excuse for Buzz Lightyear. Lame, lame, lame. Here's hoping your kids are smart enough to not be fooled.
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The vampire/werewolf/angsty teenager love triangle has already won the weekend. Pre-sales are through the roof and little girls have been in line for days. Our review posts later, but since we've already admitted a good many of us have that 16-year-old girl mentality, it should come as no surprise that we dug it hard.
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Where Have All Our T-Shirts Gone?

Perhaps the sting of the Phillies losing has lessened. But wouldn't it be nice to wrap yourself in t-shirt touting the Phils as the World Champions? Clearly, all of those shirts had to printed before the results were determined. So where did they go? To developing nations. World Vision works with Major League Baseball to ensure that all of those new shirts don't go to waste. So somewhere out there, the dream of a Phils' win is alive and well and working for a good cause.

Eight Phillies Nominees for "This Year in Baseball" Awards

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Thinking of feigning an illness to get out of jury duty? Think again. Anthony DiCicco was found in contempt of court for lying about having the swine flu.

Have you been thinking of attending a Flyers or Sixers game this season? Well, the two organizations are offering 'Recession Buster' prices on some tickets and ticket packages.

Two councilmen plan to propose legislation that would require cyclists to get license plates and to face increased fines for disobeying traffic laws. Under the new legislation, riding on a sidewalk and riding with headphones would cost $300 each.

Don't like your service at a local pub? You better not refuse to leave the tip that is automatically added to your check. Even if you had to "find [your] own napkins and cutlery while [your] waitress caught a smoke, had to ask the bar for soda refills, and had to wait over an hour for salad and wings."

Juan "Two-Face" Rivera-Velez was found guilty of the murder of Miguel Batista. Rivera-Velez was a contracted hitman for drug kingpin Raymond Morales.

Remember that time when that cute little girl threw the foul ball away during that one Phillies game? Awwwww. Remember when Bruntlett had that amazing unassisted triple play and everyone forget how much he kind of sucked? Yesssss. The season may be over, but the voting and awards aren't yet! The 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards nominees have been announced and quite a few Phils are in the running. Take a gander and vote your brains out, Philly. It's what Jimmy's walk-off double would want you to do. Voting ends December 11th.

Hitter of the Year: Ryan Howard
Manager of the Year: Charlie Manuel
Rookie of the Year: J.A. Happ
Oddity of the Year: Girl rejects foul ball
Executive of the Year: Ruben Amaro, Jr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jimmy Rollins
Unsung Star of the Year: Jayson Werth
Play of the Year: Eric Bruntlett’s unassisted triple play
Postseason Moment of the Year: Ryan Howard's double play rally, NLDS Game 4
Postseason Moment of the Year: Jimmy Rollins' walk-off double, NLCS Game 4

PAWS Dog of the Week

Goldie (PAWS Dog of the Week, 11/19/09) PAWS is in constant need of support, both personal and financial. Click through for information on volunteering, fostering, or making a donation. If you have specific questions about fostering, you can e-mail the PAWS foster parent coordinator Robin at robin@phillypaws.org.

And don't forget—Phillyist still has two of the Phillyist fosters who are looking for a forever home!

Goldie

Goldie is a young male Chihuahua mix who is friendly and smart as a whip. Goldie gets along with other dogs and is indifferent towards cats. He is eager to please and appears to be housebroken, as he's had no accidents in his foster home. Goldie is shy at first around men, but is fine once given a little time to warm up to them. It would be best if he went to a home without young children. This handsome boy will really light up your household.

If you'd like more information about Goldie, e-mail his foster mom at sandramannon@hotmail.com.

BalletX Fall Series Begins TONIGHT

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BalletX Fall 2009 You know we love BalletX. But have you had a chance to experience it for yourself yet?

No?

Well, lucky you: you get a chance to check them out this weekend, as Phillyist's favorite modern ballet company stages their Fall Series this weekend at the Wilma Theater. Their third full season opens with world premieres by three different choreographers: Alex Ketley, Meredith Rainey, and BalletX's own Matthew Neenan. Post show performances will be held after tonight's performance and Sunday's matinee.

So, what are you waiting for? Go get your tickets. You won't regret it.

BalletX Fall Series 2009
The Wilma Theater (Broad and Spruce Streets)
November 19–22, 2009
Tickets: $20–30. Group and subscription rates available.

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Awesome: cop posing as pizza delivery guy shoots would-be armed robber. It's tempting to make a Snow Crash reference here, but we get the feeling we'd be the only ones laughing.

John "Jordan" Lewis, alleged killer of Officer Chuck Cassidy two years ago, blurted out an unexpected apology to Cassidy's widow in court yesterday. Closing arguments are expected this morning. Jordan, who already pled guilty to "general murder," faces either life in prison or the death penalty.

Action News weatherman Dave Roberts announced his retirement last night after 56 years.

Temple professor and local business leader Constantine "Chris" Pavlides was killed in an accident Tuesday evening when he lost control of his minivan. Pavlides was 62.

Sounds like Kensington is Philly's new hotbed for rape: one man was arrested for the rape of at least four area prostitutes. Another man is wanted for raping and then savagely beating women in the neighborhood.

Flyers win; Westbrook will play again; and Brand shines against the Bobcats.

Today's AccuWeather forecast: High of 60°, showers this afternoon. Low tonight of 52°. And no, we don't know what Kosek is doing, either.

Ken Kalfus at Philadelphia City Institute

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There's no need to gamble to make your money when you can just dig up the potential site and take all of your findings to Antiques Roadshow. Treasures aplenty were unearthed at the site for Sugarhouse Casino.

City Councilman James F. Kenney proposed a tax credit for certified sustainable businesses. The proposed tax credit is $4,000.

Do you like Guy Fieri? We do. Check him out tonight at Merriam Theater.

Apparently, two concussions in a row don't seem to have Westbrook "rattled" according to Andy Reid.

Drexel broke ground on a new building at Chestnut and 33rd Street yesterday, to be named after the late president, Constantine Papadakis.

Author Ken Kalfus will be appearing tonight at the Philadelphia City Institute (1905 Locust Street) as part of their Philadelphia City Institute Author Series. Kalfus will read from and sign his book, A Disorder Peculiar to the Country. Doors open at 6 p.m., the event begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.

We're Off To See the Wizard... This Week in Philadelphia Theatre

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. . .and we're back! Did you miss us? Were you itching to know just what shows were up and running in Philly? Well, here you go. Our title quote comes from the Wizard of Oz, which opens next Tuesday at the Media Theater.

Opening

Brilliant Traces - are better than dull ones. November 20-December 5. Tickets

The :nv:s:ble Play - You can't see it. November 21-December 13. Tickets

The Matchmaker - Find me a find. . . November 27-December 13. Tickets

Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Not to be confused with anyone else's White Christmas. November 24- December 6. Tickets

The Wizard of Oz - Follow the Yellow Brick Road. November 24- January 10. Tickets

Continuing

Almost, Maine - Vermont or New Hampshire. Through November 22. Ticket info

Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes in Two Parts - A chance to see both! Through November 28. Tickets

As You Like It - All the world's a stage. Through November 22. Tickets

boom - Loud noises frighten us. Through November 21. Tickets
Early in the Mourning - Is better than late in the afternoon. Through November 22. Tickets (Phillyist Review)

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity - Stage right. Through November 22. Tickets

Good Puppet of Szechwan - Is there such thing as a good puppet? Through November 21. Tickets

Hunter Gatherers -In a time before farming. Through November 22. Tickets

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - That doesn't sound right. Through November 22. Tickets

The Kids Left, the Dog Died, Now What? - Get a cat? Through November 22. Tickets

The Life of John Henry - He died with a hammer in his hand. Through November 29. Tickets

The Light in the Piazza - Burns bright. Through December 6. Tickets

A Body of Water - Like the Schuylkill. Through November 28. Tickets available at the door.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -There can only be one! through December 22. Tickets

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Oh, wait. There are two. Through December 13. Tickets

Little Shop of Horrors - Better keep an eye on your plants. Through December 20. Tickets

Oliver! - Can he have some more? Through January 10. Tickets

On Golden Pond - Things are shiny? Through December 13. Tickets

Rabbit Hole - Don't fall down it. Through December 20. Tickets

Red, White, and Tuna - Okay, that doesn't even make sense. Through January 3. Tickets

Waiting For Godot - Maybe he'll show up this time. Through November 22. Tickets

The Weir - It's a type of dam. Through November 21. Tickets

Tony and Tina's Wedding - This is still running??? Open-ended run. Tickets

ComedySportz - Its name says it all. Open-ended run. Tickets

The N Crowd - Philly style improv. Open-ended run. Tickets

Putting on a show? Send us an email or leave a note in the comments!

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Parking

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There was an eerie stillness in the air as I approached Ridgeway Park, tucked behind CAPA at 13th and Carpenter Streets. A rather large, seemingly unattended rottweiler stood in the path near the park's entrance, which made me a little nervous. Fortunately, I saw two people who I took to be the dog's owners sitting nearby, and entered the park, creeping past the dog, who remained absolutely still, staring off at something. When I left the park later, the dog was still standing in the exact same place, motionless and staring. I kinda have to wonder what it was that got his attention, but I didn't see anything. Other than those two people, the dog, and a man sitting on a bench in the middle of the park, Ridgeway Park was deserted on what may have been one of the last nice days before the chills of winter set in for good.

Ridgeway has an air of neglect and forgotteness about it, even though it is largely in good condition and is litter-free. Towards the park's back (the Christian Street side) are two concrete picnic tables, each of which, strangely enough, only have one bench. The lone piece of playground equipment is a metal structure that resembles a giant light bulb cage (that's it in the photo). Climbing on the thing to made me feel as though I was taking my life into my hands. It's certainly a far cry from the bouncy, safety focused equipment at other parks. The pool, open in the summertime, sits drained and full of leaves. I had a staring contest with a squirrel who was sitting on a tree branch. I'm pretty sure he won.

A fence surrounds the park, leaving only an opening at the Carpenter/13th Street corner. A shrub with bright pink flowers grows over by the fence along Christian Street, an unexpected summery display standing in contrast to the the bare trees and fallen leaves all over the rest of the park. Ridgeway is one of a number of parks participating in this week's Fall for Your Park leaf clean up, see below for more details.

Upcoming Events in Parks:
Get Involved:

Fall For Your Park this Saturday, 11/21, various park locations and times. Click on the link to see if your neighborhood park is participating. This year's event will focus on leaf pick up.
Dickinson Square (previous Parking) Park Clean Up Saturday 9 a.m. (Google Map)

Farmer's Markets:

Cliveden Park, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Google Map)

Schuylkill River Park (Previous Parking), Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Google Map)

Fitler Square (Previous Parking), Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Google Map)

Clark Park (Previous Parking), Thursdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Google Map)

Rittenhouse Square (Previous Parking),Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Google Map)

Palmer Park, Thursdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Google Map)

If you know of anything exciting happening in your local park in the near future, please e-mail amy@phillyist.com!

Playlist Rewind: The Get Up Kids at the TLA

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Rather appropriately, Prince's "Party Like It's 1999" served as ring entrance music to the the main event at The Get Up Kids TLA show. The newly reunited band is currently touring to support their Something To Write Home About 10th Anniversary CD + DVD. After the new year they're off to see our friends in Australia and Japan, but it sure was nice to have them visit us in Philly for two dates.

Hearing old favorites, such as old favorites like "I'm a Loner, Dotie, A Rebel," "Out of Reach," and "I'll Catch You" was awesome. New song "Your Petty Pretty Things" was enjoyable: poppy and catchy, and very much in line with the type of music we'd normally expect from The Get Up Kids. And the encore cover of The Cure's Close to Me was a hit with the crowd. But the highlight of the show was the other new song. A crazy amazing new song called "Keith Case."

It started off with bass. A lot of bass. Then a ton of synth. And several extra helpings of electric guitar. The performance had a heavy layered sound punctuated with no-frills vocals. Usually we'd reference other bands to describe how it sounded. But to say it's like The Get Up Kids and Depeche Mode sat in a room and figured this thing out would be inaccurate. The sounds keyboardist James Dewees was creating were so haunting and intricate it was almost like he was channeling John Paul Jones. If "Keith Case" is an example of a more mature Get Up Kids, then bring on the newness. We like it just fine.

And Before You Know It Philly Will Be No Fun At All...

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So you may have heard: New Jersey has kidnapped the 2010 Dad Vail Regatta. Well, more like bought. Why Rumson, NJ has an extra $250,000 to throw around, we don't know. But what we do know is the Dad Vail has been raced on the Schuylkill River every year since 1953. Over those 50+ years it has become an integral part of Philly sports culture. To take it off the Schuylkill and move it into New Jersey is like taking the Bike Race out of Manayunk. Like defacing the Rocky Statue. Like imploding the Spectrum. Oh wait. We're actually going to do that.

Slowly but surely all that lends fun and character to the city is being destroyed. It started last year when there almost was no Mummers Parade. This year hometown movie star Kevin Bacon and his musically inclined sibling Michael are doing their best to give us the big, fancy, comedic, string band and booze-filled, parade we all know and love. The Bacon Brothers Benefit Concert: Save The Mummers Parade is slated for December 5th at the Electric Factory. But what happens next year when the city's still in the red? Will the Bacons save our (eh-hem) bacon yet again? Or does the grand Mummers tradition wither and die?

Taking away Dad Vail, the Mummers, the Spectrum—it's like ripping the heart out of Boat House Row, Broad Street, 2 Street, the entire South Philly Sports Complex... Might as well close Fairmount Park (hey, hey, Doomsday Budget), too. And just for shits and giggles: send all the Tastykakes to Pittsburgh, destroy our murals, and ban cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, running up the Art Museum steps, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes. We get the city has no money. We don't know how to get it more. But somebody sure as hell better figure it out before all the fun is sucked out of town. We do elect people who are supposed to do that right? Cause we'd like to keep our Philly traditions, please. It'd be real cool if we didn't end up like Detroit.

Give a Squat on World Toilet Day

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To bring attention to the lack of proper sanitation that 2.5 billion people in the world must face every day, the World Toilet Organization (the other WTO!), is asking that people all over the world take a one-minute long squat Tomorrow, November 19. Hopefully all of you readers have been practicing your chair pose at yoga class, because a one-minute squat will get your thighs screaming. Lack of proper sanitation creates a breeding ground for disease. Sure, the bathrooms at some of Philly's bars aren't exactly vacation spots, but at least they work; it beats using a field or a train track. And women are gravely affected by this lack of sanitation. Because of culturally bound ideas of modesty, women often have to wait until sundown or relieve themselves before sunrise. These dark areas are also not safe places for women. So, consider it your workout for the day or a great way to get together with others to draw attention to a serious world issue. But give a squat!

Oprah Author Two-fer Tonight at the Free Library

If Oprah Winfrey dictates your reading list (we don't judge), you're in for a treat! Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the Free Library hosts O Book Club faves: David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle and Uwem Akpan, who wrote Say You're One of Them, Oprah's current book club selection. Admission is free.

Foodsday Tuesday: One Potato, Two Potato, Sweet Potato, More

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Deuces Wild? How about Aces High! A store clerk in South Jersey sold a man the incorrect scratch-off ticket by mistake. That mistake put $100,000 in the man's pocket.

Big Gulps, huh? All right, welp, see ya later Dad Vail Regatta. The Dad Vail committee announced that the regatta will be moved to Rumson, New Jersey.

Walk-in Swine Flu vaccine clinics are scheduled for Montgomery County on Friday and Saturday. Friday's clinic will be at Hope Community Church in Gilbertsville from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday's clinic will be at Central Montco Technical High School in Plymouth Meeting from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

The FBI and Philadelphia Police are asking the public's help in identifying a man who attempted a bank robbery in Kensington this morning. If you have information call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.

Sadly, the woman who was hit with a stray bullet died this morning. We reported on the incident in yesterday's "Extra, Extra".

PAWS Cat of the Week

Pip (PAWS Cat of the Week, 11/17/09)

PAWS is in constant need of support, both personal and financial. Click through for information on volunteering, fostering, or making a donation. If you have specific questions about fostering, you can e-mail the PAWS foster parent coordinator Robin at robin@phillypaws.org.

And don't forget—Phillyist still has two of the Phillyist fosters who are looking for a forever home!

Pip

Pip is a beautiful Domestic Shorthair-Oriental mix with striking green eyes. She is a talkative, active cat who loves to play; even though she has a bit of an independent streak, she likes to cuddle and will purr up a storm. Pip is a special cat—she's deaf—and she can startle a bit, so she should not go to a home with young children. Apart from that, though, she's perfectly healthy and normal. She'd be best in a home without other cats, but is ready and deserving of a forever home and she'll be a wonderful addition to a lucky household.

If you'd like more information about Pip, e-mail her foster mom at haircrazie016@aol.com.

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I grew up thinking that I didn't like sweet potatoes. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I realized that it wasn't sweet potatoes, in and of themselves, that I had a problem with: it was the way they're served at Thanksgiving, sickly sweet and buried under marshmallows. (All due respect to marshmallows: I love you, but not in this particular instance.) Used with savory ingredients, however, sweet potatoes are nothing short of awesome. Plus, they're healthier than standard potatoes: high in fiber and vitamins and easier to eat unadorned by their white, starchier siblings. (Seriously, Yukon Golds have their place, but that place is usually under a large amount of butter or sour cream.) Once I discovered that I actually liked sweet potatoes, I was unstoppable, ordering them at any restaurant that had them on the menu and trying out every recipe I could find. Then, I started ignoring the recipes and experimenting. The below is basically a spicy hack of one of the first sweet potato recipes I tried, and it's still one of my favorite preparations for the bright orange tubers. Bring it to your Thanksgiving potluck for a twist on tradition: you may find yourself the most popular person at the party.

As always, the portions below are inexact. This recipe should serve four as a small side dish, but it's easily multiplied. My general rule of thumb is to use three jalapeños for every two sweet potatoes, but that can be adjusted according to how spicy the peppers are, and how spicy you want the dish to be overall.

Jalapeño-Lime Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro
Two large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Three jalapeño peppers, seeds and veins removed
Two limes (zest and juice)
Olive oil
Cilantro, coarsely chopped (whatever amount you like—I tend to go overboard)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat oven to 425°. Combine potatoes, jalapeños, zest and juice from limes, and cilantro in baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir all ingredients, then roast 20-25 minutes (until just before fork-tender) covered, then stir again and roast an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered, until potatoes are fully tender. If desired, top with freshly grated cotija cheese and additional fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Note: don't throw your leftovers out. They microwave very well, and can—perhaps surprisingly—also be eaten somewhere between cold and room temperature if you're okay with the texture.

Quick Nosh

To the surprise of—nobody, probably—Philly's own Chef Jose Garces has made it to the final two on The Food Network's The Next Iron Chef. The finale airs this Sunday at 9 p.m.

Ah, the elusive truffle. Most of us have heard of them, some of us have gotten a small taste of them (usually in the form of an infused oil), but few of us have really gotten a chance to experience them. Thankfully, Chef Alison Barshak wants to give you a chance. This week only, her Alison Two restaurant in Fort Washington (right across from the R5 station and easy to get to from Center City) will be offering a $35 prix fixe menu focused on the elusive fungi.

Phillyist's favorite spot for autumn-themed cocktails, Rum Bar, has a new chef: Oscar Tecuapacho. Look for updates on the menu to include Bajan Pepperpot Soup and Red Snapper Ceviche.

Not interested in cooking this Thanksgiving? South Street's Supper will be offering a $50 prix fixe Thanksgiving feast, with seatings at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. All of your holiday favorites will be on the menu, and you won't even have to clean up afterward!

Rock Your Tuesday With Shatnerquake

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Phillyist alumni Jim took his brain where few brains had gone before, guiding his gray matter through a tour of the vicious William Shatners in Shatnerquake. Now you too can fend off evil Kirk, because author Jeff Burk is making the entire novel freely available today on his website (http://www.jeffburk.wordpress.com/) as a download. Why should you download this novel, you ask? Because it is awesome. Bizarre art made freely available is worth it, books about William F'ing Shatner are of course worth supporting, and obviously books featuring societies of Bruce Campbells are everything you need to make your day better. And it's free!

Ali Eteraz Reading Tonight

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An unruly man was removed from a U.S. Airways flight destined for London from Philadelphia. The plane stopped in Boston so that the man could be arrested.

Federal and state officials will get a tour of the damage to the Jersey shore in order to assess how much, if any, disaster aid will be provided. Last weekend's storms caused millions of dollars in damage to public and private property.

William McKernan III of Blue Bell will be arraigned on charges of theft, fraud and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities for his part in allegedly embezzeling $1.5 million from a client at his daytime job as an accountant. McKernan is also the treasurer of the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors.

Tips on the whereabouts of Toni Lee Sharpless, the Chester County woman who has been missing since August, haven't produced any serious leads. The sightings have been in clusters, which lifts the hopes of the family and investigators. If you have information call the Lower Merion Township police at 610-649-1000 or the investigator, Eileen Auch Law, at 800-796-9042.

Today's AccuWeather forecast: sunny with a high of fiddy-seven degrees. But Jim Kosek warns us to beware of the deuce later this week!

Author Ali Eteraz will read from his memoir Children of Dust: A Memoir of Pakistan tonight at the Brandywine Workshop. Lehigh University Professor Amardeep Singh will be moderating the event. Admission is free.

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Do you want to see all the world gather in Philadelphia in 2018 or 2022? Well, then, sign the petition to get the FIFA World Cup to Philadelphia!!

Chester resident Kathy Stewart was struck by a stray bullet last night as she laid in bed. The bullet passed through a wall before striking Stewart. She is on life support and is unlikely to recover.

The plan to lower the deer population in Lower Merion goes into effect this week and will continue through December. The plan utilizes sharpshooters to kill the deer on Monday through Thursday nights between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The plan was approved based upon concerns including car accidents, environmental damage, and the spread of disease.

Ready for another strike? Teachers from Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr are on strike and want no reduction in pension contributions from their employer. The Academy has canceled all classes and activities for the week.

Former Mayor John F. Street used City Council chambers as his classroom last week as he held a mock budget address. Street teaches a class at Temple University on urban, state and local politics. By bringing the students to chambers, Street was able to convey the importance of the exercise.

About Tonight

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Friend-of-Phillyist Chip Chantry brings his monthly one-man spectacular to the Khyber (56 S. 2nd St.) tonight. Special guests will include Matt Ruby, the Feeko Brothers, Johnny Goodtimes, and the world's funniest man: Bing Supernova. 8 p.m., 21+, $5.

Movie Monday at the Troc (1003 Arch St.) features 500 Days of Summer. 8 p.m. (Doors 6:30), 21+, $3 (which gets you admission plus a token towards food/drinks).

Do you have an Asian "thing"? How about a punk-pop "thing"? You can satisfy both a Johnny Brenda's (1201 Frankford Ave.), when Japan's Shonen Knife (MySpace) takes the stage. Also performing will be JEFF the brotherhood. 9 p.m. (Doors 8 p.m.), 21+, $12.

Tonight's Quizzo is at the New Wave Café (784 S. 3rd Street), starting at 9; and Ray's Happy Birthday Bar (1200 E. Passyunk Ave.), starting at 9.

Any events tonight that you think Philadelphia should know about? Let us know and leave details in the comments. And if there's an upcoming event you think we should share in About Tonight, e-mail us or Tweet us @phillyist!

Our Ever-Changing Skyline

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Across the Ist-a-Verse

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In case you haven't noticed, we're not big on people who disregard traffic laws, no matter what mode of transportation they're using. The Inqy confirms that bicyclists are not exempt from being assholes when it comes to their behavior on the road.

News flash: If you run from the police, they're probably going to chase you, whether you pose an "immediate threat" or not.

Farewell to another Philadelphia landmark: The smokestack atop the Pennsylvania Railroad steam plant near 30th Street station was imploded yesterday morning.

Police shut down two Upper Darby nuisance bars over the weekend. Police had been called to the two bars a combined 210 times this year.

Donovan McNabb put up monster numbers for the Eagles yesterday, tossing the ball for 450 yards through the air. Too bad it was in a 31-23 loss.

Today's AccuWeather forecast: Too nice to be in school/work/anywhere other than a park.

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Chicagoist occupied itself with Twilight and pillow fights.
Seattlest reminded us that we don't watch Mariners baseball for the game, we watch it for the player-on-player bromance.
Phillyist got personal this week, calling the man who stole a staffer's purse their official asshole of the week.
Torontoist thought about personal blogging, with special guest Lauren White (known better on the internet as Raymi the Minx).
Austinist had a chat with John Krasinski (Jim on The Office) about adapting David Foster Wallace's Brief Interviews with Hideous Men for the big screen.
Shanghaiist stopped making out in public, after getting wind that there was a group of PDA police tasked with ensuring that our displays of affection stay off the streets.
Gothamist was sad to hear that a dog which was brutally beaten and thrown off a building was, after being nursed back to health, euthanized by the ASPCA, which determined her to be too aggressive.
SFist wondered who paid for Mayor Gavin Newsom's life coach.
LAist interviewed Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe, stirring up talk of still-hot topics like John McCain, Rev. Wright, political journalism, and the concept of change.
DCist watched as a real life nature show unfolded at the National Zoo when a deer wandered in to the lion habitat on a busy Sunday afternoon.
Londonist mourned (or celebrated) the demise of poor quality free evening newspapers and loved/hated bendy buses on busy routes.

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Weekend Picks: Athletes, Eats and Some Good Ol' Fashioned Crafting

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Friday: Learn to Felt
If you wish you could make woolly goods for holiday gifts but don't have knitting or crocheting skills, check out Felting: From Fuzz to Form at the Fairmount Art Center. During this evening workshop you'll learn how to turn old wool sweaters into new, totally giftable goods.

Saturday: A Hard Act to Follow - Circus Cabaret & Dessert Bar
Watch performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts leap, bound and swing through the air, then give yourself a sugar high at the dessert bar.

Sunday: The Philadelphia Marathon
Not running? Watch the race from one of the marathon's cheer zones, many of which also feature food, drink and entertainment.

Sunday Bonus: Morimoto's Happy Hour
While I was drooling over Philadelphia Magazine's list of the Best Happy Hours, and I noticed one particularly awesome thing: Morimoto starts the week off early by offering its happy hour specials on Sunday nights. Come on, it's been a long weekend: go eat some sushi.

Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Weekend Picks: Athletes, Eats and Some Good Ol' Fashioned Crafting originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 10:00:49.

Thanksgiving Cooking Classes

pumpkin
Wait, this can make a pie?

I'm a master of the side dish, but a dunce when it comes to cooking turkey. (I'm also very lucky - I've hosted Thanksgiving twice over the past few years, and both times I avoided cooking the bird.) If you also feel like your chef skills could use a little buff-and-shine before Thanksgiving Day, it's not too late. Here's a little run-down of upcoming Thanksgiving cooking classes in the area:

Cranberry Chutney Canning
Have your chutney and can it too. In this November 21 class, students will learn how to make and preserve cranberry chutney, which makes both a great Thanksgiving condiment and a nice holiday gift.
A Down Home Thanksgiving
On November 19 and 20, Reading Terminal Market is offering a dinner session that centers around that famous multi-bird, the Turducken. Learn how to cook the meal -- complete with sides like broccoli rabe with pork belly and baked sweet corn casserole -- and get to eat it too.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
This November 19 class at Cherry Hill's La Campagne won't help turkey woes, but it should help you make some sides that could potentially outshine the bird.
Thanksgiving Wrap-Up for Kids
Yes, it's after Thanksgiving, but Kitchen Kapers' post-turkey-day class teaches kids how to cook with Thanksgiving leftovers and could buy you some child-free holiday-shopping time.
Finally, if you want to eschew cooking all together this year, check out my list of the Best Philadelphia Thanksgiving Restaurants.

Thanksgiving Cooking Classes originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 09:40:50.

Weekend Picks: Avoid the Rain

Visit Reading Terminal Market this weekend for forgotten foods.

According to CBS3's Doug Kammerer, we're in the middle of a good ol' nor'easter right now, which means we'll be seeing this rain and dreary whether for most of the weekend. Here are some weekend picks that'll keep you inside:

Friday: Body Worlds 2
The original exhibition of stripped-down and preserved human bodies is back at the Franklin Institute, this time with brains. Tickets for the 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. slot are only $18 as opposed to the regular $27, so go spend your happy hour learning about human anatomy.

Saturday: Festival of Forgotten Foods
From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, head to Reading Terminal Market to taste forgotten Philadelphia foods like teaberry ice cream and snapper soup.

Sunday: Train Festival
The skies are supposed to finally clear up on Sunday and forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-60s - get outside! If you have a rail-loving wee one, spend that outside time at the Train Festival in the Camden Children's Garden.

Not enough fun for you? Find more things to do on the November Events Calendar.

Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC

Weekend Picks: Avoid the Rain originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 07:54:26.

The SEPTA Strike is Over

As I'm writing this, I can hear the sweet sound of the El rumbling by a few blocks from my house. Six days after it began, the 2009 SEPTA strike ended at 12:45 this morning. The deal finally reached between SEPTA management and Transport Workers Union Local 234 calls for a $1,250 bonus per worker plus, according to the Inquirer,

The five-year contract also calls for a 2.5 percent raise in the second year, and a 3 percent raise in each of the final three years. It increases workers' contributions to the pension fund from the current 2 percent to 3 percent, and increases the maximum pension to $30,000 a year from the current $27,000 a year.

How did the SEPTA strike affect your commute? Will you go back to using SEPTA today? What do you think of the contract deal? Sound off in the comments or join the discussion in the forum.

The SEPTA Strike is Over originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 09:19:44.

This Weekend: Eagles, Pigs and a Few Humans Too

Between Election Day, the SEPTA strike and the World Series, it's been a crazy week here in Philadelphia. This weekend, do something fun:

All Weekend: The First Person Arts Festival
Celebrating "memoir and documentary art," the First Person Arts festival features films, talks, workshops and more (including karaoke!) through the weekend.

Friday: First Friday
Throw on a winter coat and brave the chill of November's First Friday. Go classic in Old City or check out the art openings, live music and more in Mt. Airy, the Frankford Avenue Arts Corridor, or Doylestown.

Saturday: Bacon, Sausage and Scrapple Making
From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, stop by the Howell Living History farm in Lambertville, NJ to "meet your meat" as farmers make popular pork products while you watch. For $2, children can also participate in a craft program and make soap on a rope.

Sunday: Watch the Eagles
The Phillies didn't win the World Series. Disappointing? Yeah. Oh, yes. But this Sunday, fill your mouth with the only two words that could possibly replace "Go Phillies" right now: Go Birds.

This Weekend: Eagles, Pigs and a Few Humans Too originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 10:09:53.

Biking During the SEPTA Strike
Bikes on Drexel's Campus

If you're thinking of biking to work during the SEPTA strike, there are plenty of resources to help you travel on two wheels:

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is offering additional bike parking and a bicycle service station at City Hall that they promise will be set up this afternoon and continue through the duration of the strike.
If you need a new bike or a tune-up for your existing cycle, here's a list of Philadelphia bike shops by neighborhood.
The City of Philadelphia offers bike maps to help you plan your cycling commute. In addition to what you see on the maps, there are also bicycle lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets in Center City that were added earlier this fall.

If you are traveling to Philadelphia on Regional Rail and hope to use a bike once you arrive in the city, note that bikes are only allowed on Regional Rail trains during non-peak hours. The only exception is folding bicycles as long as they are folded and stowed in the train's luggage area. Read more about SEPTA's bicycle policy.

For more information on how to commute during the public transportation stoppage, check out the SEPTA Strikes page.

Image: Meg Favreau

Biking During the SEPTA Strike originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:54:13.

SEPTA on Strike: What to Do

Governor Rendell was able to delay the SEPTA strike while the World Series was in town by ordering SEPTA management and union officials to stay at the bargaining table. Unfortunately, however, Rendell wasn't able to hold the strike off entirely: as of 3 a.m. this morning, members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 have walked off the job.

SEPTA has posted a guide to which services are and are not running during the strike.

For information on how to commute during the strike as well as a brief history of SEPTA work-stoppages, visit the SEPTA strikes page.

SEPTA on Strike: What to Do originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 08:47:07.

Philadelphia and New Jersey Elections: Find Your Polling Place

Election Day is here again. On November 3, Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents will vote for a variety of public servants ranging from Philadelphia City Controller to Governor of New Jersey.

If you have recently moved or just registered to vote for the first time, follow these links to find your polling place:

Pennsylvania Polling Locations
New Jersey Polling Locations

Polls in Pennsylvania will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; polls in New Jersey will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Happy voting!

Philadelphia and New Jersey Elections: Find Your Polling Place originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 17:17:01.

This Weekend: Phillies & Halloween
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What a great game last night - despite the rain and being in Yankees stadium, the Phils brought the awesome. I've been joking with my friends since the National League games that the swine flu in Philadelphia is going to be spread solely through Phillies-based high fives. If we keep having games like last night, that joke seems more and more likely to become truth.

All Weekend: Watch the Phillies
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Febreeze that red shirt and put it on again. Not sure where to watch the game? Get some ideas by reading FooBooz's post on bars and restaurants with World Series specials.

Friday: Park in the Dark
The rain is breaking and tomorrow's high is supposed to be in the 60s, which means it should be a great night to spend in Norristown Farm State Park. For ages 7 and up, this nocturnal walk promises to be educational and creepy at the same time.

Saturday: The Henri David Ball
This elaborate costume ball put on by jewelry-shop owner Henri David is the place to scope out both wild costumes and famous folks - one of my friends has a much-cherished photograph of himself dressed as a creepy security guard with Governor Ed Rendell. The ball is at the Center City Sheraton and begins at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

Sunday: Halloween Candy Buyback
If your kid has a king-sized pillowcase full of candy, here's a great way to cut the amount down to standard-pillowcase size: candy buyback. Mount Holly Family Dentistry in Mount Holly, NJ is running a candy buyback program on November 1 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. where children 13 and under will receive $1 per pound of candy they turn in. The dentist's office will then ship the candy to troops overseas.

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This Weekend: Phillies & Halloween originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 09:52:37.

Follow Me on Twitter
I've created an AboutPhilly twitter account that I'll be using to share reviews and news, keep in contact with folks and more. If you're twitter-inclined, start following me at AboutPhilly, and I'll see you in, uh, twittertown.

Follow Me on Twitter originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 07:58:18.