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Category: Something Extra

CafePress: Presidential Paraphanalia Predicts the New Prez?

This morning, as I drove to Hoboken, I listened to my favorite radio station, NPR.  Since I was close to New York, it happened to be 93.9, WNYC.  The Brian Lehrer Show played and he was interviewing Amy Maniatis, the vice president of CafePress.  CafePress is a website dedicated to customized pins, tees, and anything [...]


Jet Blue Voucher: One Million Restrictions Apply

I just got an email from JetBlue informing me of a $50 voucher I can get if… To qualify for your $50 Voucher, just register now on this page and then book a roundtrip flight on jetblue.com between September 8 and September 21, 2008 for travel between October 15 and November 15, 2008. Once travel [...]


Unemployed in Philadelphia: What’s a Girl to Do?

Since moving to Philly from NYC three weeks ago, I’ve struggled with the job search.  Blame it on the month of August, the recession, or simply me, times are tough in the job market (at least from the angle I’m look from!)  So, to help others with pains of searching, here are the sites I’ve [...]


Olympic Beach Volleyball: Over it Before it Began!

Is it just me or is beach volleyball the only Olympic sport on TV now that Michael Phelps has won his 8th and final medal?  This might be the most boring sport I’ve ever watched.  Serve, set, slam, serve, set, slam.  Yeah, we got it.  Enough already.  Let’s get some crazy sports going on such [...]


BoltBus: Better than the Train to NYC

We needed to get to New York for a night this past weekend and while the train seemed like the way to go, I had heard about a new bus service from Greyhound that took you straight to NYC from Philly. A direct shot, Bolt Bus turned out to be quite pleasant and clean. The [...]


Welcome!

Welcome to Phrankly Philly, the blog about the great city of Philadelphia. Born and raised in the home of Brotherly Love, I went to college in New Orleans and lived in New York City for three years. I am now back in my hometown and discovering all that it has to offer. So, enjoy!


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