#PhillyFive What We're Reading: March 25, 2015
What we're reading this morning: Stikman stalks a gallery; no more free lunch for NFL stadium owners?; millennial "rental boon"; "who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down?"; new comix showcase.
Stories from around the Web that we're reading this morning. Something for everyone.
Mysterious "Stikman" artist's iconic street figures on display at Fishtown gallery. The little stick figure is seemingly ubiquitous on the streets of Philadelphia, New York, and other cities.
The next time the Eagles want a new stadium, they may have to pay for it themselves. President Obama wants to bring the hammer down on tax-exempt bonds used to subsidize big arenas, like Lincoln Financial Field and PPL Park.
Millennials driving "rental boon" in Philadelphia metro area. In the Philadelphia metro area, apartment rentals account for a $14 billion annual contribution into the region's economy.
Meet the top politicians and mega-donors who mingled at the secretive World Forum conference. The annual invitation-only affair was heald at a luxurious resort in Sea Island, Ga.
Check out the new weekly showcase for Philadelphia comic artists at CityPaper.net.
- Sam Wood