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May 22, 2012

‘My Last Wish’ is a social network based on death.

#CoryBookerStories: Internet goes wild with hero mayor Cory Booker memes

April 13, 2012

The Internet picked up word of Newark Mayor Cory Booker's heroic actions Thursday night just about as quickly as he was able to save a woman from a burning building.

Study finds e-mail more popular than social media

March 27, 2012

Social media may be getting all the buzz, but e-mail is still a more popular.

A Study Has Found: What men and women really crave

March 14, 2012

The age-old question of what men and women really want is finally solved — thanks to the over-sharing effects of social media.

CNN, Mashable merger: What it would mean for users

March 12, 2012

CNN is reportedly in talks to acquire social media news site Mashable, a move that would provide users with a more interactive experience, according to industry insiders.

Leukemia-stricken NJ teen asks Taylor Swift to prom

February 23, 2012

Sister created Facebook page that is steadily gaining momentum.

Wings win game while tweeting for a good cause

February 12, 2012

Wings trade last names for Twitter handles to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Tweeter of the Week: Desean Jackson

February 07, 2012

Eagles Wide Receiver's future's up in the air ... and he's tweeting about it.

Tweet, tweet: Wings to make history via social media

February 07, 2012

The Philadelphia Wings will make headlines this Saturday, when they host the Buffalo Bandits at 4 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center.

Tweeter of the Week: Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown

January 29, 2012

Sponsor of 3 a.m. bar closing bill.

Facebook as legal evidence: Allowed or banned in Pa.?

January 29, 2012

Legal blog: depends on county.

Tweeter of the Week: Mayor Michael Nutter

January 26, 2012

Frequent replyer and binge tweeter.

Would Washington have lots of Twitter followers?

January 15, 2012

Would George Washington have a lot of friends on Facebook? Would Ben Franklin be as prolific a quote machine on Twitter as he was in the Poor Richard’s Almanac?

Top 10 in 2011: Philly public figures' most entertaining Twitter feeds

January 01, 2012

The Twitter accounts that kept us glued to our computers and smartphones.

Facebook tipster solves violent robbery hours after PPD releases video

December 29, 2011

Tipster recognized armed suspect from video on police's Facebook page.

Philly's most popular Google search terms in 2011

December 28, 2011

Results show changing use for the search engine.

GovFresh: Philly one of best cities for civic social media

December 28, 2011

Philadelphia took top spot or runner-up in seven of sixteen award categories.

Study: New grads prefer Facebook access to higher salary

November 09, 2011

Forget paid vacation and health care coverage -- the demands from America's new generation of workers has more to do with social networking privileges. 

City Hall climbs social media ropes

September 14, 2011

“How do we create a more open, transparent and participatory government?” posed Jeff Friedman, manager of civic innovation and participation for the Mayor’s Office.

Facebook doubles up on revenue

September 07, 2011

Facebook’s revenue doubled to $1.6 billion in 2011’s first half, a source with knowledge of its financials told Reuters, underscoring its appeal to advertisers while it grapples with intensifying competition.

Texting in public: When it's not OK

August 09, 2011

People are addicted to their mobile devices and social media, and naturally it spills into the dating world.

Court to tweet and Facebook trial reminders

August 01, 2011

Don’t be surprised if you get a friend request from Philadelphia’s First Judicial District Court — the city’s antiquated legal system is embracing social media. 

Facebook launches video chat with Skype

July 06, 2011

Facebook will integrate Skype video chat into its social networking service, striking a deal to cement its role as a hub for communications.

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