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Showing articles 1 to 10 of 83 by Will Dean

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January 21st, 2010

Clams Casino

A mollusk scientist at the Academy hits the jackpot.

Few summertime shell collectors pause to consider the briny creatures that once lived inside — unless they're hungry. But that could change, thanks to new research, done in part by the Academy of Natural Sciences here in Philly, which points to these ocean denizens as sources of new drugs and fuels.

by Will Dean

January 22nd, 2009

Premium Blend

Philly researchers make fish milkshakes — for science.

They're studying contaminant levels in fish. But fish don't tend to volunteer for these tests. To corral their subjects, they shock the fish with electricity, collect them and then pop them in a blender. They test the resulting fish mush for harmful chemicals.

by Will Dean

May 15th, 2008

Radio Activism

West Philly residents are starting a community station to wake up the neighborhood.

The new WPEB will feature community news, public affairs, music and talk, all recorded and produced by volunteer residents. It is a rare moment for community media, and Philadelphia media in general, as it is next to impossible to start any kind of new FM station in a huge urban market like Philly, much less a nonprofit community one.

by Will Dean

March 27th, 2008

Reverting Catastrophe?

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists stage demonstrations 60 years after the birth of Israel.

While the conflict appears intractable and never-ending, with violence cycling into violence, organizers do have hope for a peaceful future.

by Will Dean

March 20th, 2008

Agenda Picks: On The DL

The Democrats Can't Save Us

Wed., March 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free, First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 215-387-0919, apscuhuru.org

by Will Dean

March 13th, 2008

Agenda Picks: On The DL

Movement for Justice in El Barrio Benefit

Sat., March 15, 7 p.m., $7-$20, LAVA, 4134 Lancaster Ave., 410-739-7190, lavazone.org

by Will Dean

February 21st, 2008

Agenda Picks: Just Do It

Pedal Co-op Benefit

Sat., Feb. 23, 9 p.m., donations encouraged, Fiume, 229 S. 45th St., 484-222-1231, pedalcoop.org

by Will Dean

February 14th, 2008

Watering Hole: Comfort Zone

It's Where We Drink

Sure, the Zone's upbeat feel may not immediately appeal to the Bukowski crowd, but regardless of your stripes, easing into an evening here is downright agreeable

by Will Dean

January 24th, 2008

Art: Out of the Wild

Alaska's Fiddling Poet returns to his birthplace.

Using banjo, bass and mandolin accompaniment, Waldman plays like an Appalachian runaway, but lays his poetry out in a simple, clear, nonsinging voice.

by Will Dean

December 27th, 2007

Watering Hole: Watusi Pub II

It's Where We Drink: 232 S. 45th St., 215-243-9389

Your mother told you drinking was bad. Or maybe she didn't, which could be your problem.

by Will Dean

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