The black men arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks last month have reached a settlement with the city for $1 each, according to a report. Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson’s agreement also includes a $200,000 commitment from Philadelphia for a young entrepreneurs, the Associated Press reports. The 23-year-old businessmen were cuffed at the coffee house last month after sitting down without ordering anything. Sign up for BREAKING NEWS Emails privacy policy Thanks for subscribing! Send a Letter to the Editor Join the Conversation: facebook Tweet … [Read more...] about Black men arrested for sitting at Philadelphia Starbucks reach settlement with city
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Philadelphia is getting a Bodypainting Day before the Naked Bike Ride
This year the bare bodies taking to Philadelphia streets for the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride will have a little extra modesty – in the form of body paint. For the last decade legions of scantily (or not at all) clad cyclists have ridden their bikes throughout the city as a way to advocate for cycling, positive body image, and conscious consumption of fuel. This year, to mark the ride’s 10th iteration, it’s adding another event to the festivities with nude public body painting in what will officially be Philly Bodypainting Day.Similar events have already occurred in New York, spearheaded by body painting advocates and artists Bodypaint.Me and Human Connection Arts, both of which will be on hand for the Philly event and ready to paint. The bike ride is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8 and typically is about 10 miles long. Body painting and other pre-ride festivities will begin about 2:30.Based on past attendance, about 3,000 people are expected to … [Read more...] about Philadelphia is getting a Bodypainting Day before the Naked Bike Ride
Philadelphia Taco Festival returns to SugarHouse Casino
A week after Cinco de Mayo, the Philadelphia Taco Festival will take place at SugarHouse Casino. There will be more than 25 taco vendors, performances by traditional mariachi bands, a tequila bar, a beach-themed margarita bar and a chili pepper eating contest.General admission tickets to the festival, which will take place on May 12 and May 13, start at $9.99. All tacos and beverages will be pay-as-you-go.There's also a VIP option, which includes four beverage vouchers, five taco vouchers, a bottle of hot sauce, a tequila shot glass and access to the VIP tent with private bathrooms and bar. VIP tickets start at $59.99.The festival is family-friendly and children age 10 and under can attend for free. In the kid zone, there will be face painting, a bounce house, a piñata and carnival games.Saturday, May 12, through Sunday, May 13SugarHouse Casino1001 N. Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125 … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Taco Festival returns to SugarHouse Casino
Glenn Howerton addresses fan conspiracy theories from ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
Nobody knows for sure whether or not Glenn Howerton is coming back to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" to continue in his role as the show's consummate prick, Dennis Reynolds. For 12 seasons, he's carried it off so well that he's become more of a hero than a heel for being this way. Deep-diving fans of the show suspect there's a much more sinister subplot going on: Dennis Reynolds is a murderer and possibly a serial killer. He's also a crackhead who's obsessed with human skin. Here's an entire fan theory that meticulously lays out the case. Howerton, who's now immersed in his NBC sitcom "AP Bio," recently took some time to respond to these theories. In a segment for "The Late Show with James Cordon," Howerton gets down to addressing a few fan-submitted accusations. The first theory involves a claim that Dennis murdered Brian Lefevre, a character from the season 8 episode "Frank's Back in Business." Essentially, Dennis assumes Brian's identity after his wallet is left behind at … [Read more...] about Glenn Howerton addresses fan conspiracy theories from ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
Experience a fantasy world at the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire
The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire will take place over two weekends in May. Families are invited to dress in costume and experience an interactive, fantasy-based recreation of a Medieval village at Fort Mifflin, which is located near the Philadelphia International Airport.Faire visitors will meet pirates, knife jugglers and even William Shakespeare. Enjoy the trip back in time, then shop the vendors, grab a bite to eat and check out a performance. Comedy troupes, singers, magicians and dancers will put on shows.An adult ticket to the faire is $20. Tickets for children up to 12 years of age are $15.Saturday, May 5, through Sunday, May 6 … [Read more...] about Experience a fantasy world at the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire