The existence of Carpenter Ants implies the existence of ants skilled in other trades My favorite is Sprinkler Fitter Ants

#NoKings* *LeBron excluded

They should bring back Matt Cord for the home opener so he can announce LeBron as a Sixers starter at least once.

LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er

Seth O-A needs to go chat with @nikilsaval.bsky.social. Once he's better on housing he will win in a landslide There should be a "Council of the Challengers" in CD-5, defeating Young should be more important than any one candidate's aspirations www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...

Three Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 election

All 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.

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Received a poll today

Why hasn’t there been a movie about a bunch of plucky young priests who somehow overcome the odds to end up representing Vatican City in the World Cup?

Great after-match speech from Poch

Really nice open letter to Mulls on the BBC website written by Tim of Fearless in Devotion @fidpod.bsky.social “We've not got Mullin. I just don't think you'll understand.” 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... #askwxm

Paul Mullin: An open letter as cult-hero striker leaves Wrexham

Tim Edwards, of the Fearless in Devotion podcast, writes an open letter to departing Wrexham striker Paul Mullin.

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the World Cup is one of those things that reminds us we’re one humanity. Sucks that a corrupt few influence so much division in us. Day to day life around the world is still that we eat, drink, laugh, cheer for a goal. Remembering our shared humanity is so important now. If we forget, we’re doomed.

Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · last mo.

A Japanese fan broke down crying after his country's elimination, but a group of Brazilians fans went to console him and Mexican fans made him soar. You gotta love the World Cup! ❤️🌎⚽️ Video: RÉCORD

Parker won her only competitive election due to a highly fractured field and the backing of the entire political establishment. She's been nervous of her re-elect since May 17th, 2023 This is another example of the "Nikil, Cherelle's too strong, don't run" puffery campaign- he should see through it

The Philadelphia Citizen@thephilacitizen.bsky.social · last mo.

"She will have to practice politics in the best sense of the term: reaching out, widening her kitchen cabinet, inviting strange bedfellows to the problem-solving table, forging coalitions." Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt gives Mayor Parker a performance review. https://bit.ly/4f24zXb

At the Reflecting Pool, and guys, this doesn’t look right.

Adam Bonin@adambonin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

At the Reflecting Pool, and guys, this doesn’t look right.

Soundtrack by The Pretty Reckless?

Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 2mo ago

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works with Jim Carrey, Ron Howard www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie... "No deal is done, but Jim Carrey is in talks to reprise his role as the classic Dr. Seuss character the Grinch, with Ron Howard returning to direct."

Name a TV show you’re positive no one remembers but you.

Peter Sagal@petersagal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you.

With Messi scoring a hat trick last night, I feel like Lowe’s is obligated to give me like a free power drill or something

Anyone else hear “Guys, that wasn’t Luca Zidane” as they went to commercial? #worldcup

The Spurs can still win Game 4 if Mike Pence has the courage

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Councilmember Cindy Bass declared herself the winner of a Philly Democratic ward election — and may have violated party rules

In a brief meeting Monday, Bass said she won against her progressive challenger in the 22nd Ward and rejected demands for a roll call to clarify the vote.

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Last night Philly took major steps forward in opening up the Political Wards. At this point ~30% of all Philly voters live in Open Wards. Congratulations to all the organizers!

The Heardsmen

Bill Smiley@neokefka99.bsky.social · 2mo ago

okay, fictional bands that actually would play at Freedom 250 or whatever it is called, GO.

Film you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars/Trek, HP, LOTR, Marvel.

Larry Davis@thephillyguy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Film you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars/Trek, HP, LOTR, Marvel.

Went to visit my in-laws for Christmas and, in a show of dominance, wore my “#1 Dad” socks

One of the guys in my college groupchat named his son the same name as one of the other guys in the groupchat We made our friend of almost 20 years change his name to avoid confusion. Shout out to “Gordon” for taking one for the boys

soul nate@mnateshyamalan.bsky.social · 2y ago

there are two types of male groupchats. they either have a name like “BONER BOYS RES[ERECT]ED: HORNY 4 LIFE, 2 CAKED UP 2 DIE” but everyone’s just encouraging each other on breakups and to try therapy. the other will be named something like “gary chat” and filled with domestic terrorists

Would eating a mermaid make you a cannibal, a carnivore or a pescatarian?

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