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• Tattoo!

  I've decided on getting a tattoo soon but the only place I know are the places on south street. Does anyone know of good local places? I live in center city but can easily travel. My only real stipulation is that my artist be from Philly because I'm sure anyone [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:29pm EST
  

• Imogen Heap on Tuesday

  I'm desperate for two tickets. Does anyone have any for sale?' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 4:50pm EST
  

• Ladies Eagles watches for sale to benefit Autism treatment

  Heya, with state budget cuts my kiddo's autism classes were significantly reduced. She desperately needs speech therapy so in an effort to raise the much needed funds, we are holding a little family fundraiser for her. If you or anyone you know might want to purchase one of these watches, [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 3:04am EST
  

• NKS is NoLibs!

  If you're planning to be in Northern Liberties this weekend, please check out my window display near 2nd and Green Sts.
  
  Happy Thanksgiving!
  
  
  
  www.nicolekristianastudio.com' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 5:28pm EST
  

• pre-Thanksgiving frugal fun

  On Wednesday night, November 25, come to Humpday Hootenanny at Walking Fish Theatre for Fishtown's best all-acoustic open-mic, hosted by Vince Friel of The Absinthe Drinkers. Have a cup of Torreo coffee or ten, relax and hear some good music, or play some.
  
  Walking Fish Theatre [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:38pm EST
  

• Alternative music dance party on Weds; under 21 welcome

  
  
  
  
  

  
  NOTE: This Wednesday, November 25th, is our busiest night of the year. Our free parking lot is open as always but it does fill up early. The cover for this night is $10. As always, all ages are welcome; you must be 21+ [...]

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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:53pm EST
  

• science fiction course at CCP

  This Spring 2010 at CCP, for anyone who might be interested.
  
  ENGL 265 Science Fiction
  This course examines the history of science fiction from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present. Students read works of science fiction, study the history and development of the genre, and examine [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:23pm EST
  

• NACHO CRAWL PHILLY

  
  
  11/28 is my birthday. AND NACHOS.
  
  NACHOOOOOOSSSSS.
  
  Need I say more? [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:51pm EST
  

• Amanda Palmer

  Amanda Palmer outside WXPN this afternoon. Shes playing the TLA tonight. Live Nation says there are still tickets.
  
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 2:39pm EST
  

• good stylist for curly hair?

  it looks like my hair stylist has decided to be a stay-at-home mom, so i need to find someone new. can anyone recommend a stylist who's good with hair that's both curly and fine? i've had so many disastrous cuts over the years from people who didn't understand this kind [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 7:18pm EST
  

• house concert tomorrow, Fri 11/13 - new seats available!

  Hey everyone -
  
  Some of you know about the Mark Erelli house concert we're hosting tomorrow evening... we've had a few seats open up at the last minute, so I wanted to put out the word to all of you in case you're looking for something fun to do' [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:11am EST
  

• Question

  Has anyone ever had a problem with PECO? I just moved into a place this weekend (I'm RENTING) and the landlord had the electric on (guess he knows someone who can turn it on and off)and said he would keep it on until we got it in our name. So' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:25pm EST
  

• Does anyone have any experience volunteering with ...

  Does anyone have any experience volunteering with Philabundance?
  
  I was originally just thinking about donating but now thinking about volunteering as well. [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 12:07pm EST
  

• spotted on JFK outside of 30th St. Station

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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:16am EST
  

• Strike is over if you want it

  Strike is over! Supposedly. The Inquirier is citing Rendell saying it's actually really for reals over, and the union formally votes tomorrow. Supposedly everything'll be back up and running for rush hour tomorrow morning. If it doesn't happen, well, that's not my fault, now is it? [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 12:59am EST
  

• Little help?

  I'm looking for a company that can install an iron railing in my front steps, preferably prior to the real onset of winter, at which point my steps may freeze and I may fall and break my ass. As it turns out, stores like Home Depot and Lowes only sell' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:50pm EST
  

• Yep, we knew this would happen

  SEPTA strike woes
  
  Oh if only there was a draft option. We could threaten them with that like they did in the 40s. Of course that might be a problem since women aren't usually drafted.' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 6:09pm EST
  

• romantic weekend?

  Hi all! I'm trying to plan a romantic weekend for my boyfriend's birthday. The both of us live in Philly area and don't have access to a car, so everything involved will need to be either in the city or within train's reach. I think I've got a plan for' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 4:47pm EST
  

• I guess we better get used to driving & the jackasses on the road

  TWU: Binding arbitation would end SEPTA strike [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:52pm EST
  

• Not good at all.

  Posted on Fri, Nov. 6, 2009
  
  SEPTA Strike, Day 4: Hopes fading for settlement
  
  By Paul Nussbaum
  INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
  
  Hopes for an end today to a transit strike receded as union leaders reviewed a revised contract offer from SEPTA.
  
  Leaders of the Transport Workers Union [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:58pm EST
  

• frugal fun tonight in Fishtown

  Come see The Good Puppet of Szechwan at Walking Fish Theatre in Fishtown tonight. It's a preview, and it's pay-what-you-can. 7pm, 2509 Frankford Ave. [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:34am EST
  

• Just curious

  Even though I know it's too good to be true, does anyone know if there is some secret underground bike lock-up area in Suburban Station? Like some of you, I'll be biking part of my way to work tomorrow, and was wondering if they'd be smart/accommodating enough to have a [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 11:53pm EST
  

• Transpass

  This might be a long shot, but if anyone is planning on switching their commute to include Regional Rail, I have a transpass that I'd be willing to sell for $60. Shoot me an email at <sos@temple.edu> if you're interested. [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:14pm EST
  

• Adult Basic Improv Class- One Day Only!

  Cubby Altobelli will be teaching a one-day class in Improvisation at Walking Fish Theatre on Saturday, 11/14 from noon to 5pm. If you sign up at walkingfishtheatre.com between now and November 7, you get to take the class for HALF OFF. Your admission to the class is only $25.
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 5:56pm EST
  

• SEPTA strikes as of 3:00 AM Tuesday

  They're striking after all. Nice to wake up to find out you have no way to work/school and no time to plan an alternate route.
  
  [www.philly.com]' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 3:53am EST
  

• Homeless Choir??

  Does anyone know of a homeless persons' choir in Philadelphia? or maybe a band/ensemble?
  Would also consider a choir of people in recovery or something similar.
  Maybe there's a transitional residence or day program that has a successful music program.
  
  I'm working on a public event for December around [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 8:30pm EST
  

• Did you (or your neighbor) lose a cat near Broad & Oregon?

  There is a medium sized black cat in the alley way between Rosewood and Carlisle streets, 2600 block (between Oregon and Shunk).
  
  S/he doesn't appear to be skinny or that shy of people, so I wonder if he might belong to someone? He also brought a cat toy into' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 2:56pm EST