Local Rumors Clearinghouse!

You Might Have Heard: Man Man found time earlier this month to lay down 4 new tracks with crossover juggernaut Danger Mouse.

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Indeed, pending sample clearance from Cyndi Lauper's camp, expect these propulsive, sparkling pop nuggets to see the light of day by Spring 2007.

You Might Have Heard: That blonde girl who falls down has a boyfriend.

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The 700 Club's most sighed-over debutante was sighted just last Thursday dining intimately at Buddakan with the heavily tattooed Joshua "Grabs" Grabowski of Northern Liberties.

You Might Have Heard: Sean Agnew accepted an option on materials in lieu of the Clipse's cancellation retainer.

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Order a Red-Top Mocha at the Last Drop. Best $20 I've ever spent.

You Might Have Heard: Andre Iguodala is a pedophile.

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Unconfirmed. Although Iguodala is renowned for his poor decisions, there is no evidence that he has done anything more illegal than three steps while kicking the ball out of bounds.

You Might Have Heard:
Kildare's Authentic Pubs, Inc. is snooping around Fishtown, and may be looking to branch out into the bohemian community.

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Brad Breastman, speaking on behalf of the Acquisitions branch of the beverage retail giant, tells me that negotiations are in progress on a site within a block of Frankford and Girard. Fishtown should be ready for an influx of SJU swagger no later than Winter 2008.

Finally, You Might Have Heard:
Temple University recently moved up to #49 on Consumer Reports' national top 100 academic universities.

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Naaaaaaaaaah.