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Three Injured In Crash Along Route 422 In Limerick
It happened around 7:30 p.m. when an SUV and a…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:23 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Raffl, Schenn Help Lift Flyers To 4-2 Win Over Red Wings
Michael Raffl scored…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:10 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
UCF Rides Fast Start To 34-14 Win Over Temple
Justin Holman passed…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:33 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Sixers Waive Lee, Roberts Jr. And Gordon
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:53 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Villanova Tops Morgan State For 7th Straight Win
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:59 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Mo'ne Davis To Throw First Pitch At Game 4 Of World Series
Mo'ne Davis will th…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:31 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police: Teen Boys Arrested In Sex Video Case
Philadelphia police say two 13…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:13 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Thousands Hit New Jersey Beaches As Part Of Annual Cleanup
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:08 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Fire Rips Through Apartment Building In North Philadelphia
Flames broke out around 3:30 p.m. Saturday a…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:02 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police: Man Beaten, Shot In Queen Village
Police are looking for two people wh…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:00 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police: Man Kills, Robs Norristown Man He Met Online
A central Pennsylvania man who alleg…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:49 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Philadelphia International Ranked Among Worst Airports In North America
Those surveyed on the website slee…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:27 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
SEPTA's Largest Union Set To Vote On Whether To Strike Or Not
The Trasnsport Workers Union Local…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:55 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Michael Carter-Williams Targets Nov. 6th For Return
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:49 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police: Delaware Man Critically Injured After Violent Parking Lot Assault
Authorities in Newark, De ar…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:34 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Dispute Over Jim Thorpe's Resting Place Settled By Philadelphia Court
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:02 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Philadelphia Safety Summit Tackles Abuse In A Cyber World
The summit at the High School f…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:51 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Playoff Pinch Hits: World Series Game 4 Will Be Another Close One
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:55 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Obama To Make Philadelphia Campaign Stop For Wolf
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:52 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
5 Things You Missed: 2014 World Series, Game 3
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:51 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Disbarred Attorney Convicted Of Diverting Funds
A disbarred attorney ha…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
New Jersey Voters Get To Decide Bail Change
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:26 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
New Jersey Gas Prices Still Falling Sharply
AAA Mid…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:14 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police Rule Out Frein Link In Car Theft
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:49 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
5 Must Watch College Football Games This Weekend
The first coll…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:44 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
7,000 Expected To Compete In 'Head Of The Schuylkill' Regatta
Nearly 7,000 rowers are expected thi…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:37 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Forbes List: 10 Of Region's Billionaires Graduated From UPenn
New statistics…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:03 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
NJ And NY Implement Strict Ebola Quarantine Rules
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:37 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
One Dead After Double Shooting In North Philadelphia
Police are investigating a double shoo…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:08 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Del. County Church Collecting Shoes For Haiti, Uganda
The youth at one area chu…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:00 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
New Chair At County Prosecutors Association Of New Jersey Hails From Gloucester County
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:00 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Locally Based Non-profit That Provides After School Programs In Public Schools Gets Major Boost
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:00 AM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Royals Top Giants 3-2 To Take 2-1 Series Lead
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:31 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Gravediggers' Ball Fundraiser For Laurel Hill Cemetery Marks 10 Years
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:23 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police Investigate Burglaries In Lower Gwynedd Township
Burglars hit at least four homes near Lat…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:00 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Police Investigate Shooting In Northern Liberties
It happened…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:15 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Jimmy Rollins Wins 2014 Roberto Clemente Award
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:28 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
New Protective Gear For Philadelphia First Responders
CBS 3 has learned Philadelphia firefig…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:25 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
3 On Your Side: More Boys Getting Into The Babysitting Business
Going out this weekend and need to fin…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:36 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Man Found Guilty Of Assault On Police Officer In Delaware County
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:30 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Man Hit with Bat, Shot in Queens Village
A man was shot in the leg while running from a bat-wielding woman and a gunman…
Sun, 26 Oct 2014, 12:10 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Boy Fighting Rare Disease Scores Touchdown at HS Game
Nothing could stop eleven-year-old Kevin Smith at Lansdale Catholic from scoring on Neuma…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:15 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Player Returns After Major Injury
After a severe pre-season injury his sophomore year, Paul VI junior Darrin DiLauro is back…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:15 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
High School Blitz Wk 8: Spirit Spotlight
Local high school cheerleaders show their football spirit under the Friday night lights.Photo Credit…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:13 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
High School Blitz Wk 8: Highlights of the Week
NBC10's Jillian Mele looks at the highlights in high school football from across the region.Phot…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:11 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Game of the Week: Paul VI vs. Triton
Check out the High School Blitz Game of the Week between Paul VI versus Tr…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:09 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Community Helps Former Football Player
A local community has come together to help former Downington football pla…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:05 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
High School Blitz Wk 8: Skylights and Highlights
Check out this week's high school football highlights from both the air and the ground.Photo Credit:…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:01 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Band of the Week: Perkiomen Valley High School
Check out the tunes of this week's High School Blitz Band of the Week, Perkiomen Valley Hi…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:59 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Vigil Held for Missing AC Woman
The disappearance of a South Jersey woman and the death of her boyfriend have sparked fears fro…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:20 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Emergency Drill Held at Philly International Airport
How would officials handle an emergency situation at Philly International…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:43 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
NBC10 First Alert: Breezy and Sunny Sunday
We're in for more sunshine Sunday but also a bit more wind. Brittney has the forecast.Photo C…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:40 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Child Struck by Car Outside Mall
A child was airlifted to the hospital after he or she was struck by a vehicle outside a Montgo…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:26 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Philly David Lynch Art Show Named #2 in the World
The Philadelphia Art Show, David Lynch: The Unified Field has been named the #2 art show to se…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:58 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
A Look Inside Former 76ers Owner Pat Croce's Mansion
Author, entrepreneur and former Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce put his beautiful Villanov…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:43 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Former 76ers Owner's Villanova Mansion Sold
The former mansion of one of the wealthiest men in the Philadelphia area was sold Saturday fo…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:38 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
One Dead in Double Shooting in Philly
A 25-year-old man is dead after shots were fired on a Philadelphia street early Sa…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:29 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Philly Health Department Monitoring 30 for Ebola
Officials with the Philadelphia Health Department confirmed Friday they are monitoring approximately 30…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:45 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Corbett Attacks Wolf's Tax Plan as Election Looms
Three months ago, Gov. Tom Corbett pushed the state's $50 billion-plus public pension de…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:23 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Pa. Woman Pleads Guilty to 74 Animal Cruelty Charges
A Pennsylvania woman is facing 74 animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered more than 100 an…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:52 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Teen Stabbed in Chest in Philly Home
Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in a Philadelphia home Saturda…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:10 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Boy, 16, Shot in Back During Fight
An argument between two groups of young people in Philadelphia's Poplar neighborhood e…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:14 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Mo'ne Davis "Throws Like a Girl" in New Ad
Philadelphia's Little League superstar Mo'ne Davis isn't old enough to drive but…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:13 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Pets Rescued From NJ Apartment Blaze
Three police officers and one firefighter suffered smoke inha…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:26 PM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
In Case You Missed It: Yesterday's Top Stories
Take a look at some of yesterday's most interesting local stories.Photo Credit: NBC10.…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:48 AM :: nbcphiladelphia.com
Blustery Sunday
Saturday was a gorgeous fall afternoon and Sunday will be just as bright and sunny. A cold front came through Saturday evening which will mean high temps Sunday are 5-10 degrees cooler. It will be ve…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:49 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
What You Need To Know About Apple Pay
Tech expert Stephanie Humphrey has the details of Apple's new high-tech way of paying for the things you're buying, plus how Apple Pay aims to keep your information more secure.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:43 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Investigate 5 Armed Robberies In Bristol Borough In One Month
Police say two men with a revolver put a gun to a woman and demanded money.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:31 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Upper Dublin School Surprises Teacher And Family With Donation
A community comes together to support its own, and it was quite a surprise.It was no ordinary pep rally at Upper Dublin High School.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:40 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Local High School Makes 11-Year-Olds Football Wish Come True
Some high school students made a local child's dreams come true tonight.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:10 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Camden Police Looking To Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
Camden Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a bank robbery on the first block of Market Street.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:44 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Official identifies gunman in high school shooting
A government official has identified the shooter at a Washington state high school as student Jaylen Fryberg.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:35 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Fire At Voorhees Apartment Complex Injures 5 Emergency Workers
A major midday fire disrupted the day for residents in Voorhees, New Jersey.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:16 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Arrest Chester County Priest Amid Sexual Abuse Investigation
Police in Chester County have arrested Mark Haynes, a priest assigned to Saints Simon Jude Parish in Westtown, Chester County, PA. He was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of children for p…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:46 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
CB West's Homecoming, Season Canceled In Wake Of Hazing Allegations
Friday was supposed to be the homecoming game for Central Cucks High School West in Bucks County, against rival Central Bucks East.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:24 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Joey Merlino Sentenced To Four Months In Prison
Friday was a long day in court as the feds battle to send convicted mob boss Joey Merlino back to jail.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:20 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Students: Nixing football sends no-hazing message
Students at a suburban Philadelphia high school say officials have sent a strong anti-hazing message by canceling the rest of the football season.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:01 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Union picket lines go up at Taj Mahal casino
Picket lines went up Friday outside Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort as union members planned to protest the court-ordered termination of their health insurance and pension plans.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:53 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
School dismissed early after single bullet found
Classes have been dismissed early at a central Pennsylvania school where a single bullet was discovered in the building.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:49 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Judge Orders Merlino Back To Jail For 4 Months
Former Philadelphia mob boss Joey Merlino has been ordered back to prison for four months and has 30 days to report to jail.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:28 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Fire Crews Battling Townhouse Blaze In Voorhees
SkyFOX is over the scene of a two-alarm fire burning at what's reported to be a townhouse in Camden County.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:28 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police charge man with lying in Frein probe
Authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say a man provided bad information to police about the suspect accused of killing a state trooper.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:17 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
FBI got ethics file on liquor board, official says
A top Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission official says he turned over the agency's investigative case files on the state liquor control board to the FBI.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:49 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Harrisburg newspaper endorses Wolf over Corbett
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf is being endorsed by PennLive/The Patriot-News of Harrisburg over Republican Gov. Tom Corbett.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:57 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Dallas nurse Nina Pham declared free of Ebola virus; scheduled to be released
The first nurse diagnosed with Ebola after treating an infected man at a Dallas hospital is free of the virus.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:02 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Flight 93 fire losses included photos, other items
An inventory of items lost from a fire at the Flight 93 National Memorial headquarters includes hundreds of original photographs and items found at the crash site that were linked to the passengers an…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:48 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Reputed ex-mob boss arrives for violation hearing
The reputed former boss of the Philadelphia mob has arrived in court for a parole violation hearing.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:04 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Man Dead After Police-Involved Shooting In Easton
State police say the incident began as a chase in Palmer, and at some point the driver crashed his vehicle into a pole.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:06 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Cat Recovering At Vet After Wild Ride Nearly Killed Him
A cat is recovering at a Norristown veterinary hospital after going on a wild ride that nearly killed him.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:32 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Partially Paralyzed Puppy Gets New Leash On Life
A 10-month-old partially paralyzed puppy is beating the odds and getting a new leash on life.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:41 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
CB West Football Season Canceled Due To Hazing Allegations
The Central Bucks School District announced on Thursday that they are canceling the remainder of the varsity and junior varsity football season at Central Bucks High School West due to hazing allegati…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:11 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
New York officials: Doctor has Ebola, 1st in city
A Doctors Without Borders physician who recently returned to the city after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, according to preliminary test results, city offic…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:33 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
NYC police: Ax-wielding suspect shot by officers
New York City police have shot and killed a man they say critically injured a patrol officer with a hatchet.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:41 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Icahn says Taj casino likely to close
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says the struggling Trump Taj Mahal casino will almost certainly close.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:47 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Retired Judge Facing Corruption Charges
Fox 29 has learned that retired traffic court judge Thomasine Tymes surrendered with her attorney to the District Attorney's office this morning on corruption chargers.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 05:21 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Search For Fern Rock Carjacking Suspect
Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a carjacking that took place in Fern Rock on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:45 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Christie defends comments on minimum wage
Gov. Chris Christie is defending remarks he made earlier this week saying that he's tired of hearing about the minimum wage.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Christie to appear on Fox News Sunday
Gov. Chris Christie is making his first Sunday show appearance in almost a year.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:56 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Stolen Porsche Found In NY Latest Twist In Frein Manhunt
The upstate New York discovery of a Porsche stolen from the Pennsylvania Poconos over the weekend has authorities investigating whether there's any tie to the search for accused cop-killer Eric Frein.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:50 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Looking For Missing Endangered 15-Year-Old
Philadelphia Police are looking for a missing 15-year girl old from Northeast Philadelphia.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:44 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Serial Robbery Suspect Arrested In Wilmington
Delaware State Police have arrested a man believed to be connected in a strong or robberies in North Wilmington, Delaware.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:50 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
New Jersey files defense of sports betting effort
New Jersey is responding to a request by the major pro sports leagues and the NCAA to prevent the state from allowing sports gambling to begin this weekend.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:39 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
No bids for taxi medallions in Philadelphia
Officials say there were no bidders for new taxi medallions offered by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and they suspect uncertainty surrounding the efforts of ride-sharing companies to enter the P…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:27 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Area Gas Prices Continue To Fall
Gas prices nationwide continue to fall.At some places in our area, drivers are filling up for less than three dollars a gallon.With demand down, and supply up gas prices have reached their lowest sinc…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:31 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
New Protocols To Monitor Travelers From West Africa
Amidst Ebola concerns, health officials are developing protocols to monitor travelers from West Africa.That announcement comes just one day after some local airport workers held a demonstration callin…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:11 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
1 dead, 4 hurt in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
One person is dead and four people are hospitalized after an early-morning crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Philadelphia.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:47 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
New Jersey brothers become fathers within minutes
Two New Jersey brothers became fathers for the first time within six minutes of each other.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:07 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Philadelphia Airport Workers Concerned About Exposure To Ebola And Other Viruses
Health officials will now monitor all travelers, including Americans. who fly to the U.S. from Ebola-stricken West African nations for 21 days.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:01 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police: Bystander Shot In Face In Hunting Park Robbery
Philadelphia police are investigating a robbery and shooting in the city's Hunting Park section.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:32 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Flyers rally past Penguins, 5-3
R.J. Umberger and Matt Read scored 2 minutes apart in the third period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers past the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:01 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Investigate String Of BB Gun Shootings In New Castle County
New Castle County police are investigating a string of BB gun shootings of homes and cars around western New Castle County.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:32 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
White House Fence Jumper Kicks Dog
Shocking new video shows a White House fence jumper kicking a dog.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:15 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Good Samaritan And Firefighters Save Boy's Life After Near Drowning
A little boy nearly drowned in the bathtub, but thanks to some quick-thinking of a Good Samaritan, he was saved.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 08:53 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Judge nixes Teresa Giudice's halfway house bid
A federal judge won't recommend that prison officials allow Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice (JOO'-dys) to serve most of her federal prison sentence in a halfway house.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:03 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Habitat For Humanity Helps Local Family Build New Home
It was an emotional day for 34-year-old Princess Baldwin as she stepped inside her Habitat for Humanity home in Mount Holly, New Jersey, as volunteers work to make her family's life a little easier.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 06:14 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Delaware board nixes commutation for killer
Delaware's Board of Pardons has refused to hear a commutation request from a killer whose sentencing led to changes in Delaware's death penalty law.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 06:07 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police: Trolley Driver Catches SEPTA Passengers Using Heroin
Police say a trolley driver caught passengers using heroin out in the open.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 05:43 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Union defends trying to dissuade Taj Mahal patrons
The union battling Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal is defending its right to contact the casino's customers and urge them to take their business elsewhere during a nasty labor dispute.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 04:47 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pennsylvania lawyers torn over judge's suspension
Pennsylvania's legal community is torn over the suspension of state Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery by four fellow justices.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 04:31 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Caesar's CEO hails center; casinos' fate cloudy
The CEO of Caesars Entertainment says a new $125 million meeting center his company is building will help define Atlantic City's future, even as he pointedly refused to say whether his company is done…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:59 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police: Man squeezed woman's toes at supermarket
A man suspected of squeezing a woman's toes in the parking lot of a southern New Jersey supermarket earlier this month has been captured.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:46 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
NJ Man Arrested For Selling Drugs Marked "Ebola"
Police have arrested a man during a drug bust at a Tom's River Ramada Inn.Officers say they executed a search warrant at the hotel at 2343 Route 8.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:18 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Searching For Robbery Suspect Armed With Machete
Philadelphia Police are looking asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in a robbery that took place this Sunday.On Sunday around 6:00 a.m. a male entered the 7-Eleven on the 6700 block of…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:21 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pocono Schools Reopen With Heavy Police Presence, Manhunt Continues
The latest sightings near the local post office are just half mile from the local high school, junior high, and elementary school.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:57 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Schools reopen as ambush suspect manhunt continues
Schools in a northeastern Pennsylvania district have reopened after authorities did a precautionary search to make sure they weren't harboring the suspect in last month's deadly ambush of a state poli…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:21 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Wanted sex offender was hiding in homemade 'fort'
A convicted sex offender wanted on charges he molested a 3-year-old girl in West Virginia has been found hiding - in a homemade fort in the woods of western Pennsylvania.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:17 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Passenger Who Arrived At Newark Airport Being Evaluated For Ebola
A passenger who arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport from Brussels is being evaluated for possible symptoms of Ebola.The CDC says the passenger was identified during the government's enhanc…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:34 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Rocky The Bobcat Back On The Loose In South Jersey
South Jersey residents be on the lookout, as Rocky the bobcat is on the run!The animal escaped from his Stafford Township home once again.We first introduced you to Rocky back in May after his first a…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:30 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Hunting Park Fire Displaces 18 People
A fire has destroyed several homes in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section this morning, and left more than dozen people without a place to stay.The Fire Marshall on scene was on scene early this morni…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:10 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Family's Halloween Display Sparks Controversy In New Jersey Community
Halloween is right around the corner, and many take the time to decorate for the occasion with ghosts and goblins outside their homes. However, in one New Jersey community, some neighbors think one fa…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:25 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Pennsauken Township
SkyFOX flew over the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in Pennsauken Township shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:14 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Coach of football team charged in hazing suspended
The coaching staff of a New Jersey high school football team rocked by charges of sexual assault and hazing has been suspended.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:02 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Hundreds Pay Tribute To Dirt Biker Killed In Shooting
SkyFOX was over the scene as people on ATVs and dirt bikes tore through Center City shortly before 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:51 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Malala Yousafzai Receives Liberty Medal
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, 17, the girl who stood up against the Taliban, received Philadelphia's Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 11:13 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pakistani Nobel laureate honored in Philadelphia
A Pakistani teenager awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote girls' education brought her passion for learning to Philadelphia, where she received the Liberty Medal on Tuesday.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 10:37 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Manhunt For Pa. State Trooper Ambush Suspect Continues
It's day 40 in the search for a man accused of killing a Pennsylvania State Trooper and investigators say they've now shifted their search area.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:10 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Reward Offered In Drexel Hill Chickie's and Pete's Armed Robbery
Upper Darby police are searching for suspected armed robbers who held up a popular sports bar in Drexel Hill on Sunday morning around 9:40 a.m.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 05:53 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Man pleads guilty in Philly-area drug ring case
A prep school graduate accused of having been one of the leaders of a ring selling drugs to high school and college students in the affluent Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia has pleaded guilty to cha…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:56 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Mantoloking, Brick sea wall 75 percent finished
A steel sea wall designed to protect two of the Jersey shore communities hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy is nearing completion.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:52 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
2 teens arrested in robbery attack in Delaware
Wilmington police have arrested two teens in a robbery attack on a 56-year-old woman.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 11:22 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police: Flight 93 fire cause may never be known
A state police fire marshal says he may never be able to determine what caused a fire that destroyed the headquarters buildings at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:43 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Corbett to sign bill to stem victims 'anguish'
Gov. Tom Corbett says he will sign a bill that aims to prevent people convicted of crimes from causing their victims mental anguish.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:23 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
New Jersey officials make organized crime busts
Eleven reputed members and associates of a major New York-based organized crime family are facing charges in New Jersey.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:23 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Agency: No bias in New Jersey team's banana prank
The organization that governs high school sports in New Jersey says there was insufficient proof that a high school football team's prank was racially motivated.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 08:56 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pocono Mountain Schools Close As Frein Manhunt Continues
All schools in the Pocono Mountain School District are closed today following a new sighting of fugitive Eric Frein..
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 08:18 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Preliminary Hearing For Man Charged In Carjacking Crash That Killed 4
A preliminary hearing is set today for one of the men accused in July's deadly carjacking and crash in North Philadelphia.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 07:33 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Oscar Pistorius starts serving 5 year prison term
Oscar Pistorius was taken away in a police van Tuesday to start serving a five-year prison sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 07:20 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
SRC Blocked From Forcing Philadelphia Teachers To Pay Into Healthcare
A small victory for teachers in Philadelphia, as a judge has issued an injunction preventing the School Reform Commission from forcing teachers to pay into their healthcare.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:59 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Investigate Brawl Among Kids Caught On Camera
Video caught three children, punching and pushing each other, while adults recorded, and even encourage them.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 01:43 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police say they might have spotted ambush suspect
A northeastern Pennsylvania high school is boosting security after the suspect in a deadly police ambush was believed to have been spotted in the area.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:45 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Oscar de la Renta, fashion designer, dies at 82, report says
Oscar de la Renta, the fashion designer whose red carpet gowns and evening wear made him a favorite with everyone from luminaries of the stage and screen to first ladies, died Monday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 11:03 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Outside Smoking Ban In Gloucester City Business District Sparks Controversy
You may be unaware of a new change in one South Jersey town, which is sparking controversy. Police in Gloucester City can now impose fines on certain streets if you don't put your cigarette butt out.…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 10:19 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Judge: District can't impose contract on teachers
A judge has temporarily stopped the Philadelphia school district from imposing health care costs on teachers.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 06:19 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Groundbreaking Held For New Philly Police Headquarters
Philadelphia's finest will be getting a new home. Ground was broken Monday for a new state-of-the-art police headquarters.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 05:54 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Temple Students Robbed At Gunpoint During Home Invasion
Police are searching for two gunmen who carried out a home invasion near the Temple University campus.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 05:14 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Trio Accused In String Of Northeast Philly Armed Robberies
A lengthy and prolific robbery spree comes to an end in Philadelphia. We've shown you surveillance videos from some of the alleged crimes. Now, hear how police say they tracked down the robbery suspec…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 04:44 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Lewinsky calls for end to culture of cyberbullying
Monica Lewinsky says she was patient zero in a cyberbullying epidemic that has since been blamed for teen suicides and celebrity exploitation.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 04:23 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Leagues file to stop New Jersey sports betting
The nation's four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA want to stop New Jersey's plans to allow legal sports betting, just days before it's due to start.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 04:11 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
School meets with duct-taped player's attorney
The parents of an autistic high school soccer player and their attorney have met with western Pennsylvania school officials about a prank in which the boy was duct-taped to a goal post earlier this mo…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:31 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Men Caught On Tape Robbing Subway In Southwest Philly, Police Say
Police say they're looking for two suspects in an armed robbery of a Subway restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:24 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Penn State board to meet on disputed Freeh Report
Penn State's board plans next week to discuss the Freeh Report, a document regarding the school's response to the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal that has divided the university and its alumn…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:16 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Authorities capture man sought in attack on woman
Authorities say they've captured a southern New Jersey man who allegedly kidnapped and repeatedly attacked his girlfriend earlier this month.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 02:11 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Philadelphia now has reduced marijuana penalties
A law allowing police in Philadelphia to ticket people for possession of small amounts of marijuana rather than arresting them has gone into effect.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 01:34 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Man gets 1 to 2 years in buggy horse shooting
A central Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty in a drive-by shooting that killed a horse pulling a buggy with a family inside has been sentenced to one to two years in prison.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 12:06 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
After Revel closing, property fight continues
The southern New Jersey man battling the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to save his family home in the shadow of the closed Revel Casino Hotel may soon get a resolution in his eminent domai…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:58 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
School boosts security after likely Frein sighting
A northeastern Pennsylvania high school is boosting security after the suspect in a deadly police ambush was believed to have been spotted in the area.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:54 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Newark students face charges following melee
At least a dozen students are facing charges after a melee at a Newark high school.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:47 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Rutgers student assaulted, robbed on campus
Police are searching for two suspects who assaulted and robbed a student on Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:26 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Christie to join Senate candidate at diner
Customers at a northern New Jersey diner will get a side order of politics with their bacon and eggs.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 06:02 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Burlington County Students Kept Home From School Due To Ebola Fears
Fears of an Ebola outbreak at a Burlington County elementary school have parents worried about the safety of their kids.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 11:17 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Woman Struck, Killed In Pilesgrove Hit-And-Run
The heartbroken father of 25-year-old Chelsea Burns is still reeling after a hit-and-run driver killed his daughter over the weekend.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 10:45 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police: Man shot twice after fight over spitting
Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say an argument over spitting led to a man being shot in both legs.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 05:33 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Man found fatally shot behind wheel of minivan
Authorities say a man was found shot to death behind the wheel of a minivan that was still running on a Trenton street.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 02:53 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Losing bidder seeks to block bankrupt casino sale
A Florida developer who lost a bankruptcy court auction for the former Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is now challenging the decision.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 01:45 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police investigating attempted robbery of bakery
Delaware State Police are seeking a suspect in an attempted robbery of a Wilmington bakery.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 01:29 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
1 dead in fatal crash in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating an early morning crash that left one man dead in Lewes.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 12:45 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Advocates make push to legalize marijuana in NJ
Dozens of activists and community members gathered at the steps of the New Jersey Statehouse to show their support for legalizing marijuana.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 11:57 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
State Police: 1 killed, 1 hurt in Turnpike crash
One person was killed and another was injured when their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 10:45 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Evesham, NJ Police Using Body Cameras
There's an ongoing debate over whether police officers should wear body cameras.Now one town in New Jersey is embracing the devices, saying they help cut down on frivolous lawsuits.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 01:55 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Giroux scores in OT to lift Flyers past Stars, 6-5
Claude Giroux scored a power-play goal at 2:49 of overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 6-5 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 11:17 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Drew Gordon helps 76ers hold off Magic 95-84
Drew Gordon scored 16 points as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 95-84 Saturday night.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 10:20 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Rookies lead Union over Sporting KC 2-1
Rookies Brian Brown and Pedro Ribeiro scored the second goals of their MLS careers and the Philadelphia Union beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Saturday night.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 09:28 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Stop The Violence 5K Remembers Amber Long
It's been ten months since 26-year-old Amber Long was shot in Northern Liberties.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 07:17 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pocono Woman May Have Spotted Eric Frein Near High School
Police say they're hot on the trail of the man accused of killing a state trooper last month in the Poconos.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 06:33 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Ridley High Homecoming King With Autism Scores
Ridley High School senior John Tortello is having a senior year for the books.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 06:25 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
#InFocus: Sculptor At Work On Joe Frazier's Statue
#InFocus is one of our favorite segments on #FOX29Weekend because it involves one of our own, photojournalist Bill Rohrer.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 05:06 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police: Another ambush suspect sighting reported
A rifle-toting man with a mud-covered face who was spotted in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains is believed to be the suspect who has spent more than five weeks on the run after a deadly ambush at a sta…
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 04:15 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
2 Pennsylvania residents die in New Jersey crash
Two Pennsylvania residents were killed when their cars collided head-on in central New Jersey.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 11:56 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Playground For Special Needs Children Vandalized, Now Back Open
The playground that was vandalized is now clean and back open.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 10:30 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Police Investigate Shooting Death Of 25-Year-Old Woman In Chester
Police in Chester are trying to track down whoever opened fire, and killed a young woman on her own front porch.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 10:12 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
3 charged in 3 fires in Lincoln, Delaware
Fire officials say two men and a juvenile have been charged with setting three fires in Lincoln.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 08:59 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Bethlehem Firefighter Donating Liver To Young Girl
Firefighters are known for saving lives, but this man is going above and beyond the call of duty.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 06:17 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Philadelphia Officials Continue To Downplay Fears Of Ebola In Region
Philadelphia officials continue to insist they are fully prepared for any Ebola outbreak that might develop here, while stressing there is no evidence of local infection.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:31 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
SUV Recovered After Wild Road Rage Incident With Bus
SkyFox was over a school bus involved in a road rage incident Thursday in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:30 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Judge voids Taj Mahal casino union contract
The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort may survive after all, but it's likely to do so with angry employees.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:16 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Law allowing sports betting signed by Christie
New Jersey is moving ahead with plans to permit betting on sports in the state, but legal challenges could stall the rollout.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:59 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Mom, boyfriend charged in 4-year-old's death
Delaware State Police have charged a woman and her boyfriend in the death of the woman's 4-year-old daughter in a New Castle motel.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:27 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Dumpster Fire Closes Iconic Old City Restaurant
An iconic Old City restaurant is closed after a fire broke out early Friday morning.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:18 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Senate candidate calls for Ebola travel ban
The Republican candidate for Senate is calling for ban on travel into the United States from countries hit hardest by Ebola.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:03 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Bullet locks down schools, no injuries reported
Authorities have locked down two southern New Jersey schools after a bullet was found.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:27 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
AG says consultant ran scam, used money at casinos
The state has revoked the registration of a Jersey City financial consultant and fined him $2 million after they say he spent investors' money on gambling, football tickets and other personal expenses…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 01:47 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Pa. justice in porn scandal faces new accusation
A second Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice is dealing with accusations he received sexually explicit material via email, and is leveling new allegations against a colleague.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 01:31 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
After 5-Week Manhunt, Where Is Suspected Cop-Killer Eric Frein?
Is a man on the run for weeks in the Poconos still hiding out in the woods? A former FBI agent tells us what he thinks is happening.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:58 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Trooper hurt in barracks shooting leaves hospital
A Pennsylvania state trooper wounded in an ambush at a police barracks in the Pocono mountains has been released from a hospital after almost a month of treatment.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 09:46 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Corbett, health officials to discuss Ebola
Gov. Tom Corbett and two of the state's top health officials will discuss steps Pennsylvania is taking to prepare for any cases of the Ebola virus.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:06 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Crucial ruling due on Taj Mahal casino's future
A federal bankruptcy court judge in Delaware will issue what the owners of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort consider a life-or-death decision for the troubled gambling hall.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:10 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Sullinger, Bradley lead Celtics past 76ers
Jared Sullinger had 21 points and Avery Bradley added 20 - all in the first half - to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-91 in an exhibition game Thursday night.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 09:30 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Younger brother of 76ers Embiid dies in Africa
Arthur Embiid, the younger brother of Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid, died Thursday in Africa.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 06:56 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
'Bait Dog' Lucky To Be Alive Faces Tough Recovery
It is a miracle this puppy is still alive. Veterinarians suspect he was used as a bait dog for dog fighting, because of the severity of his injuries to his head and neck.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 06:30 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Health Officials Prepared In Case Ebola Hits Philadelphia Region
Officials in both Philadelphia and the suburbs are making sure they're ready, if the Ebola virus should ever hit our area.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 06:07 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Final charge dropped against former Pa. senator
State prosecutors are dropping the final criminal charge that former state Sen. Bob Mellow had faced in a public corruption investigation centered on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 05:22 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
DA's Office Investigating Center City Sex Trafficking Involving Minors
It was just after 9:00 a.m. Friday morning when sources say investigators from the city's special victim's unit entered a Center City Law firm with a search warrant for evidence in an ongoing sex traf…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 05:09 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Jack-Knifed Tractor-Trailer That Stalled Pa. Turnpike Traffic Cleared
A jackknifed tractor-trailer in the westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike left the rig's cab dangling from an overpass late Thursday morning.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 03:59 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Ebola patient from Dallas to be treated at NIH in Bethesda
FOX News has confirmed that a Dallas nurse diagnosed with Ebola will be taken to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. for treatment.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 02:40 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
Couple Accused Of Stealing At Target Stores With Child Arrested
Police have arrested a couple accused of shoplifting while with their child. They were caught on camera allegedly stealing video games from several Target stores in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 09:27 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Biden to speak on infrastructure in Philadelphia
Vice President Joe Biden will be in Philadelphia to speak about the importance of investing in the country's infrastructure.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 09:17 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
17-year-old Del. boy critical after car crash
A 17-year-old Delaware boy is in critical condition following a car accident.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 07:35 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Stepped up Ebola screening starts at 4 US airports
Customs and health officials at airports in Washington, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark, New Jersey, are scheduled to start taking the temperatures of passengers from three West African countries as part…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 07:01 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Deadly Crash Causing Major Delays on Schuylkill Expressway
Police are still investigating the scene of a deadly crash causing major delays on the eastbound Schuylkill Expressway approaching Montgomery Drive.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 06:39 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Correctional Officer Allegedly Punches Inmate At Philadelphia Prison
A scuffle inside a local prison was captured on surveillance video, but it's what happens next that has that inmate's attorney prepared to sue.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 01:18 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Philadelphia airport preparing for Ebola
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say they are following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and federal customs and border protection officials to identify passengers displa…
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 11:10 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
One Person Injured During Accident Involving Multiple Cars
SkyFOX flew over 21st and Spruce in Center City where multiple police cars were involved in an accident.The scene broke out just after 9am.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 09:51 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
Off-campus student arrested in Penn State threat
Penn State police planned to charge a 20-year-old off-campus student with making a terroristic threat to shoot people at the university's HUB.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 08:13 AM :: myfoxphilly.com
NBC10 weather forecast: Sunny sunday, highs in the low 60s
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Could Pa. congressional races produce surprises?
Many observers believe that the outcome of Pennsylvania's congressional races will only reaffirm the status quo, but Election Day surprises can never be ruled out.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:15 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Uber offers free service in Philly through the weekend
Ride-sharing company Uber is now operating in Philadelphia despite a threat from the city's parking authority to impound cars and fine drivers.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Newark police arrest teen after school bomb threat
Newark police say they've arrested a 15-year-old male high school student for reporting a bomb threat.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Pittsburgh's Primanti Bros. to mail sandwiches
The Pittsburgh restaurant that stuffs its iconic sandwiches with French fries and coal slaw will be stuffing those fixins in the mail.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
In wake of Rice decision, N.J. bills would change domestic violence law
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Kerry says no apology to North Korea to free Americans
Secretary of State John Kerry is ruling out a U.S. apology to North Korea to secure the release of two detained Americans.'
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:00 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
NBCUniversal settles with unpaid interns for $6.4M
NBCUniversal will pay $6.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by unpaid interns who worked on Saturday Night Live and other shows who claim they are owed wages, according to court docume…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Flight 93 fire losses included photos, other items
An inventory of items lost from a fire at the Flight 93 National Memorial headquarters includes hundreds of original photographs and items found at the crash site that were linked to the passengers an…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:00 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Delaware snow plows readied for winter
After a winter's wor…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:57 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Returning soldier surprises family
A Northampton County football field was the stage for an emotional, surprise reunion between a local solider and his son.John Fries just returned home after serving 9 months in Afghanistan.Just as th…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:35 PM :: wfmz.com
Police ask for help find thieves stealing tires, rims
Allentown police are asking people keep their eyes open.Thieves are stealing wheels off of cars.Video sent into 69 News from a viewer shows a car in the city's east side that had its rims and tires s…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:33 PM :: wfmz.com
Community rallies as "Barret Proud"
A Canadensis, Monroe County woman is behind a grassroots effort to help the Barrett Police Department in the search for Eric Frein. A group of local women are heading up an effort to help get Frein o…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:32 PM :: wfmz.com
Rocky Horror Picture Show now at the Bucks County Playhouse
Old Castles, an young innocent couple..a transvestite. It's the perfect mix for Halloween or the makeup.The Rocky Horror Picture show.The Cult Classic is now on the stage and being preformed at the B…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:09 PM :: wfmz.com
Wilson man dead after chase, police-involved shooting in Easton
Cries for justice after a man is shot by police following a hot pursuit in Northampton County. Officers opened fire on the Wilson man when officials say he failed to surrender and rammed a police cru…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:37 PM :: wfmz.com
Police: Stolen vehicle not used by Frein
Police say they've determined that a car stolen in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains is not linked to the man being sought for the killing of a Pennsylvania state trooper. Pennsylvania State Police spo…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:54 AM :: wfmz.com
Haunted Hugh Moore Park event kicks off
A new Halloween event in Easton kicked off Friday night.Haunted Hugh Moore Park is a new event hosted by the City of Easton and the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Visitors begin the…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:36 PM :: wfmz.com
Reading Royals eager to play for home fans
The Reading Royals are back in town and ready for a fresh start to this season.Big weekend. It has been a long time coming. Our whole summer has been based on increasing and enhancing the fan experie…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:20 PM :: wfmz.com
Local judge dies
Officials in Pennsylvania are mourning the loss of a Monroe County judge.Ronald Vican died Friday.He was a senior judge for the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.The court's president judge says Vi…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:49 PM :: wfmz.com
Woman pleads guilty in animal cruelty case
A Northampton County woman has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty: officials say she allowed more than 100 animals to live in a filthy shed.The Pennsylvania SPCA says Roseanne Yost, 47, of Upper Nazare…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:47 PM :: wfmz.com
How t-shirts are helping victims of sex trafficking
Local businesses are trying to get the word out about sex trafficking in the Lehigh Valley, and t-shirts are their tool.Val Piacentini, Owner of Jwear T-Shirts in Easton, is teaming up with the non-p…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:33 PM :: wfmz.com
LCCC swears in first female president
Lehigh Carbon Community College celebrated a monumental moment on Friday.The college welcomed its first ever female president.Dr. Ann Bieber was sworn in at an on campus celebration.Bieber is the fif…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:32 PM :: wfmz.com
Controversy over renaming of Allentown field
The Allentown School Board has tabled plans to honor NFL Hall of Fame inductee and Dieruff grad Andre Reed. It's all because of a social media spat. The renaming of the field to honor Andre Reed was…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:26 PM :: wfmz.com
Police: Man provides false information about Eric Frein
State police continue their search for accused cop killer Eric Frein. Sometimes, the tips they receive don't pan out; other times, they're blatantly false. Officials have been on the lookout for Frei…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:06 PM :: wfmz.com
Berks highway dedicated to fallen Navy SEAL
A highway was dedicated to a fallen Berks County Navy SEAL on Friday afternoon. Loved ones and local officials gathered inside the Alsace Township municipal building to honor SOC Lance Vaccaro, a mem…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:33 PM :: wfmz.com
Doctors: Worry more about flu, less about Ebola
Ebola is a powerful word inciting fear across America, but doctors say people should be more concerned about the flu. Obviously, there is great concern about it [Ebola]. There is a lot of precautions…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:13 PM :: wfmz.com
Pair jailed in theft of money from Rita's Water Ice in Reading
Two men have been arrested in the theft of more than $2,000 from a Rita's Water Ice store in Reading. Police this week said they identified Peter Goodman and Navada Khammany as the suspects in a brea…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:00 PM :: wfmz.com
Tractor trailer accident stops traffic on Route 422 in Exeter
For the second straight Friday, an accident involving a tractor trailer wreaked havoc on Route 422 travelers in Berks County. The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. on Route 422 West at Pineland Road in…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:58 PM :: wfmz.com
Reading-NYC commuters react to Big Apple's 1st Ebola case
The governors of New Jersey and New York issued a mandatory quarantine Friday for travelers who have had contact with Ebola-infected patients in West Africa. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New Yo…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:53 PM :: wfmz.com
Priest accused of posting child pornography on Instagram
A Chester County priest is facing charges for possessing and distributing child pornography. Mark Haynes, 55, is a priest assigned to Saints Simon & Jude Parish in Westtown Township, Chester County w…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:52 PM :: wfmz.com
Foul language may stop plans to rename ASD football field for Andre Reed
The Allentown School Board has tabled plans to name the football field in the school district's stadium for former pro football star Andre Reed, after learning the Hall of Famer used foul language wh…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:51 PM :: wfmz.com
Allentown shooter charged with attempted homicide
An Allentown man has been charged with attempted murder and the Easton man he shot back in August has been charged with possessing drugs he intended to deliver. Eighteen-year-old Ricardo Mendez-Aceve…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:47 PM :: wfmz.com
Health Beat: Over-caffeinated kids
That cup of coffee might rev you up, but are your kids getting a daily jolt, too? A new study in the Journal Pediatrics found 75 percent of kids and teens consume caffeine every day. A lot of the adv…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:44 PM :: wfmz.com
Whitehall man stole from ALS victim in Bethlehem
Thirty-eight-year-old Anyemil Animal Rodriguez of Whitehall Township has been charged with the unauthorized use of a bank card that belonged to a Bethlehem man suffering from ALS, also known as Lou G…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:36 PM :: wfmz.com
Company recalls crab meat distributed in Pennsylvania, other states
A company that sold crab meat in several states, including Pennsylvania, has recalled it after finding it was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The Rhode Island Department of Health…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:35 PM :: wfmz.com
Officials hail widened New Jersey Turnpike stretch
CRANBURY, N.J. - In a collective sigh of relief, top state leaders met outside a New Jersey Turnpike service area Friday morning to hail a long-anticipated expansion of the major roadway that is expec…
Sun, 26 Oct 2014, 12:00 AM :: philly.com
Superintendent: Tip led to hazing inquiry at C.B. West
The alleged hazing that roiled the Central Bucks School District and led officials to cut short the Central Bucks West High School football season occurred at an Aug. 16 picnic for players, coaches, a…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:11 AM :: philly.com
Washington school gunman was Homecoming prince, students say
A student recently crowned freshman class homecoming prince opened fire inside a high school cafeteria Friday near Seattle, killing one student and injuring at least four others before taking his own…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:46 AM :: philly.com
Ebola in spotlight in Washington and New York
WASHINGTON - The dangers confronting health-care workers who treat Ebola patients took center stage Friday in the nation's capital and in America's largest city.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:35 AM :: philly.com
Merlino must return to prison for four months
Former Philadelphia mob boss Joseph Skinny Joey Merlino's new gig as maitre d' and host of a Boca Raton, Fla., restaurant that bears his name will have to wait four months.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:35 AM :: philly.com
Doctor tests positive for Ebola virus in New York
A New York physician who recently returned from the front lines of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa has tested positive for the deadly virus, say two U.S. government officials.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
Local Liberians make movie on Ebola for homeland. B1.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
Fund-raising event will honor Enterovirus D68 victim
A fund-raiser, Smiles for Eli, will be held Sunday in Hamilton, N.J., to support the family of a preschooler whose death last month was the first confirmed fatality from Enterovirus D68 in the United…
Sun, 26 Oct 2014, 12:00 AM :: philly.com
Holt Logistics part of move to Camden waterfront
The list that already included the 76ers' new practice facility, Holtec International, and Webimax - all moving to the Camden waterfront - keeps growing.
Sun, 26 Oct 2014, 12:00 AM :: philly.com
Officials hail widened New Jersey Turnpike stretch
CRANBURY, N.J. - In a collective sigh of relief, top state leaders met outside a New Jersey Turnpike service area Friday morning to hail a long-anticipated expansion of the major roadway that is expec…
Sun, 26 Oct 2014, 12:00 AM :: philly.com
Halloween car covers compete today
BOO-tiful Corvette costumes battle in tricked out NE Philly show.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:31 PM :: philly.com
Cops: Priest posed as teen girl, posted child porn online
The Rev. Mark Haynes claimed he was addicted to the images, police say.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:46 PM :: philly.com
For Owls rules & regs, see her
Temple's honcho for NCAA compliance is at ease with elite student-athletes, because she's been one.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:50 PM :: philly.com
Dropping 31 stories on a rope
Rappelling for a thrill, and a good cause.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:48 PM :: philly.com
Demolition unleashes a blast from Temple's past
Donning a hard hat, Temple University Health System president and chief executive Larry Kaiser watched Friday as demolition workers pried out the 84-year-old cornerstone box - a time capsule of sorts…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:18 AM :: philly.com
Andrew K. Touchstone, 51, lawyer and sportsman
Andrew K. Touchstone, 51, of Gladwyne, a Philadelphia lawyer and small-game hunter who loved to work his bird dogs in the marshes of Delaware, died of a heart attack Tuesday, Oct. 21, at his home.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:06 AM :: philly.com
Source: Police arrest 2 boys in middle-school sextape case
Two 13-year-olds from William Tilden Middle School face rape, unlawful restraint and related offenses.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:44 AM :: philly.com
Auto-body shop co-owner gets probation in tow-truck bribery scheme
William Cheeseman was the least culpable and did not hold a public job like a police dispatcher did, the judge ruled.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:21 AM :: philly.com
Priest faces porn charges
A priest at a Chester County parish is facing charges in the alleged possession and distribution of child pornography. The county District Attorney's Office said the Rev. Mark Haynes, 55, a priest at…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:35 AM :: philly.com
Chesco sues banks over mortgage recording fees
Chester County is the latest government in the region to sue some of the nation's largest banks to recover millions of dollars in recording fees for mortgage assignments.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Joan Quigley | Reagan's astrologer, 87
Joan Quigley, 87, the astrologer who helped determine President Ronald Reagan's schedule and contended it was she who persuaded him to soften his stance toward the Soviet Union, died Tuesday at her Sa…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Pa. to pay $1.82 billion to replace, maintain 558 bridges
For a $1.82 billion project to replace 558 highway bridges over three years, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Friday chose Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners of Toronto. The team will man…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Briefly... CITY/REGION
Fugitive in Philly murder case nabbed in Tenn. After evading arrest in a brutal double homicide for two years, Tyheem Melton was foiled by a speeding ticket in rural Tennessee.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:27 AM :: philly.com
School district to spend money from projected health-care savings
The district believes it be victorious in a court battle with the teachers union over benefits changes.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:26 AM :: philly.com
City's new pharmacy network to deter smokers
City chooses tobacco-free pharamcies in new initiative
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:26 AM :: philly.com
Source: SEPTA union won't strike...for now
As the leadership of Transport Workers Union continue to negotiate with SEPTA, its members will meet tomorrow to vote on authorizing a strike.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:26 AM :: philly.com
Recent fire at Flight 93 memorial destroyed hundreds of items
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. - An inventory released Friday of items lost from a recent fire at the Flight 93 National Memorial headquarters includes hundreds of original photographs and items found at the crash…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:44 PM :: philly.com
Delco Times
Delco lends hand to search for lost dog
PHILADELPHIA >> For the past two Saturdays, Havertown residents Jim and Renee Gibbs traveled to North Philadelphia to help search for a dog they have never met.They had also never met the dogs owner,…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:24 PM :: delcotimes.com
Delco officials learn lessons from Ferguson
MEDIA >> Building One Pennsylvania, part of a national initiative, is comprised of local elected, school, faith and civic leaders who address problems common to the region's communities. The group was…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:23 PM :: delcotimes.com
Philadelphia airport simulates mass casualty incident
By Kathleen E. firstname.lastname@example.com@dtbusinessTINCIUM >> A woman wept, her body draped over a suitcase on the tarmac of Taxiway Z at the Philadelphia International Airport Saturday. Nearby, a ma…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:49 PM :: delcotimes.com
Happy endings: Hero meets the baby he saved from drowning
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> A father of two sons, John Lewis Jr. knows he would want the opportunity to personally thank anyone who came to the aid of his children.For that reason, Lewis, 41, of Eddystone, cam…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:42 PM :: delcotimes.com
Sound Off for Sunday
DEER METhank you to the many people who stop by the tank farms on Cherry Tree Road to feed us. It's very much appreciated and life-saving. I would like, since Halloween is coming, for the people who a…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:27 PM :: delcotimes.com
Editorial: Pa. Legislature caves in to the NRA
For years, the state Legislature has been denigrated as a do-nothing body, more intent on playing political games and posturing for re-election than doing anything to improve the lot of residents.Our…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:24 PM :: delcotimes.com
Ed Gebhart: How one Delco family lived the American Dream
First of Two PartsIt's rather rare when a family-owned enterprise stays in business for more than 50 or 60 years. It's just as rare, or maybe even rarer, when a third generation of that family still i…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:20 PM :: delcotimes.com
Football: Cleary's catch gives Garnet Valley win over Haverford in thriller
CONCORD >> When the game was on the line, Garnet Valley quarterback Steve Flanagan knew he could count on one teammate to make a huge play.Flanagan targeted fellow senior Tom Cleary as Garnet Valley h…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:22 AM :: delcotimes.com
Former Delco priest faces child porn charges
Chester County detectives have arrested a 55-year-old priest who formerly served at three Delaware County parishes, for possessing and electronically distributing child pornography via email and Insta…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:36 PM :: delcotimes.com
Philly man acquitted of attempted murder, convicted of assaulting cop
MEDIA COURTHOUSE >> A 31-year-old Philadelphia man was acquitted of attempted murder Friday for a September 2013 gun battle that played out a residential street with a Sharon Hill police officer.Brand…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:35 PM :: delcotimes.com
Mom charged with recklessly endangering 15-month-old child
UPPER DARBY >> The sounds of a baby crying drew the attention of a neighbor, who found a 15-month-old child alone on the living room floor with an open pill bottle, police said.The child's mother was…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:34 PM :: delcotimes.com
Police: Woman shoplifted while holding 3-year-old son
UPPER DARBY >> A Darby woman is facing retail theft charges after shoplifting items from an H&M store with her 3-year-old son in tow, police said.Bintou Sountera Bamako, 19, of the 100 block of North…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:34 PM :: delcotimes.com
PennDOT to reconfigure 'death ramp' in Ridley Township
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP >> After more than 20 years of wishing and hoping, the commissioners finally got some good news Wednesday night about the troublesome east bound off ramp from the Blue Route to East Ma…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:32 PM :: delcotimes.com
Darts & Laurels: Good news on labor front from Boeing
A look at the week that was, the issues and people who made headlines, and a few darts and laurels for those who deserve them.LAUREL: To some good news on the labor front. Boeing and the members of Un…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:43 PM :: delcotimes.com
Havertown man charged with running statewide counterfeit credit card ring
A Haverford man is facing 58 criminal charges for allegedly running a counterfeit credit card ring that targeted banks throughout Pennsylvania, including a Citizens Bank branch on W. Eagle Road. Lovel…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:41 AM :: delcotimes.com
Courier Times
Calendar of meetings this week -- Oct. 26
Sun, 26 Oct 2014, 12:00 AM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Assault charges filed against Pennridge middle school student
A seventh-grade boy has been charged as a juvenile with simple assault and harassment stemming from an incident at Pennridge South Middle School.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:00 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
SEPTA announces name for fare modernization
"SEPTA Key" is the official moniker for the transportation agency's fare modernization program.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:30 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
48 sworn in as new citizens
Becoming a U.S. citizen was bittersweet for Angelica Cuellar Hardin.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:53 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Man injured in machinery accident in Northampton
A worker at a Northampton tire wash company was injured Friday after a large piece of machinery fell on him.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:45 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Jail for Newtown woman, 74, who beat, locked out naked husband
A 74-year-old Newtown Township woman will spend at least a month in Bucks County prison after she pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that she beat her elderly husband and locked him, naked, outside of
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:45 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Central Bucks superintendent: False report led to hazing discovery
An accusation of a single punch — that administrators soon determined to be unfounded — is what led to the discovery of a variety of hazing allegations that led to the canceling of Central Bucks West…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:30 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Authorities allege Internet meeting led to murder
Montgomery County authorities Friday arrested a Williamsport man and accused him of robbing and killing a Norristown man he met over the Internet by slashing his throat.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:30 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Final 8th District debate centers on leadership issues
Leadership in Washington — or the lack thereof — was the underlying theme of the final debate between Bucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and Democratic challenger Kevin Strouse.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Wrightstown Elementary likely to stay open through 2015-16
A Council Rock school board member who favors closing Wrightstown Elementary School after this academic year has conceded that probably won't happen.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: buckscountycouriertimes.com
Bucks Local News
Neshaminy support staff union ratifies four-year pact; district can outsource 73 jobs, including bus drivers, aides and custodians
NESHAMINY - The 500-member Neshaminy Educational Support Professional Association (NESPA) on Oct. 24 ratified a new four-year contract which allows the school district to outsource up to 73 union jobs…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:53 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
BATS, WITCHES AND PUMPKINS! Artists turn Newtown into a ghostly Halloween masterpiece with scarecrows, cupcakes and painted windows (PHOTO GALLERY)
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – More than 100 artists, pet lovers and bakers turned Newtown into a giant Halloween Art Scene on Oct. 18 with scarecrows, painted store windows, decorated cupcakes and a new addition…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:32 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Rittenhouse Home bringing a touch of class and sophistication to Newtown and the burbs
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – A storefront on North State Street will soon become a destination for homeowners looking for a touch of style and sophistication not readily available in the burbs.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:31 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Proposed $11.9M Newtown Township budget calls for no tax hikes despite loss of revenue from Lockheed Martin shutdown
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - The proposed $11.9-million operating budget for 2015 calls for holding the line on taxes even though revenue from the planned closing of the Lockheed Martin facility will hit the to…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:10 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Police arrest two after man flees 7-11 with two cartons of cigarettes, other items
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:03 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown Supervisors to ask planning commission for input on whether to save, demolish or relocate historic Villas' farmhouse
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - The board of supervisors has agreed that it should be left up to the planning commission to recommend whether the historic farmhouse at the entrance to the Villas of Newtown should…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:06 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Neshaminy High School goes pink to raise awareness, funds for breast cancer research
To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Student Council at Neshaminy High School has been busy raising awareness and money for with a series of activities in October.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:07 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Council Rock digs deeper into Capital Planning issues, including potential elimination of modular classroom units
NEWTOWN - Hours before announcing his impending retirement from the Council Rock School District, Superintendent Mark Klein gave a presentation to the school board in an attempt to keep the facilities…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:55 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
God's Love Lutheran in Newtown working to transform 'the CAN' into medical clinic
NEWTOWN - At first glance, the 40-foot red shipping container in the parking lot of the Lutheran Church of God's Love appears out of place and unsightly in the pretty community that surrounds it, but…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:10 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Gas leak causes anxious moments, limb crashes into car roof, intoxicated man arrested after fight breaks out at hotel
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 12:11 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Olde Langhorne Harvest Day to bring autumn fun and excitement to the streets of the borough on Saturday
LANGHORNE BOROUGH - The aroma of kettle corn and funnel cakes will be wafting through the air at the 10th Annual Olde Langhorne Harvest Day on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Bellevue and…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:06 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Have you seen this man? Newtown Township Police are looking for him
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – Police are looking for a man who allegedly used a credit card stolen from a vehicle that was parked at the Newtown Athletic Club on Sept. 3.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 02:47 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown Middle School eighth graders fight it out in annual reenactment of Battle of Bunker Hill (VIDEOS)
NEWTOWN - There was big fight at Newtown Middle School Oct. 10, and nobody seemed to mind. As a matter of fact, a few teachers were involved and relished the opportunity.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 01:50 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Council Rock Superintendent Mark Klein announces retirement, effective at end of current school year
NEWTOWN - In a stunning announcement, Council Rock Superintendent of Schools Mark Klein has informed the school board that he is retiring effective at the end of the current school year.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:37 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
State awards Newtown Borough grant for improving last remaining piece of William Penn's Common
NEWTOWN – The last remaining parcel of land William Penn designated for a common area along Newtown Creek in Newtown Borough will be the beneficiary of a $150,000 state grant, according to state Rep.…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:05 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Neshaminy formally unveils plan to place fifth graders in middle schools, residents overwhelmingly demand school board reject it
NESHAMINY - More than 200 residents packed the auditorium at the school board's October 14 work session to express their resounding opposition to a proposal which calls for moving fifth graders into t…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 03:03 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: The Birches of Newtown invites young goblins and ghouls to Trick-or-Treat Night
NEWTOWN - Little goblins and ghouls are invited to The Birches at Newtown for a "spooktacular" Halloween event. The Birches at Newtown Personal Care and Memory Care invites the public to bring their c…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 02:51 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Plans back on track for SEPTA lot cleanup on Lincoln Avenue in Newtown Borough
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – With funding nearly in place, plans are back on track for a cleanup of the SEPTA lot on Lincoln Avenue across from Linton Park.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 08:12 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Walking tour to explore the lives of past townsfolk and neighbors buried at the Newtown Cemetery
NEWTOWN - History does not consist of facts in a school book - nor of grandmother's dusty old clock on the mantle - but of the substance of the men, women and children who have come before.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 11:35 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
KALEIDOSCOPE OF BANDS: Neshaminy plays host to 10 high school bands at Harry Franks Stadium
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP - The Neshaminy High School Marching Band invites the public to its 22nd Annual Kaleidoscope of Bands on Saturday, Oct. 25 beginning at 7 p.m. The show will feature 10 high school…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 10:37 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Parents continue full court press to prevent Wrightstown Elementary School from closing
NEWTOWN - Council Rock School Board, as almost all know by now, has been discussing use of their facilities for several months now. The process started with the formation of a new committee, the Capit…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 10:21 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Questers donation benefits restoration of grave stone at Historic Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Newtown
NEWTOWN - It was a small gathering, but the few involved were in a celebratory mood, one normally not reserved for a gravesite.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 04:01 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Market Day braves the weather to bring Revolutionary re-enactors, scarecrows, Colonial cooking and more to the streets of Newtown (VIDEOS/PHOTO GALLERY)
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – A wet start to the day and a cold, damp afternoon scared some away, but those who did brave the less than favorable weather conditions found plenty of fun at Newtown's Market Day on…
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 11:50 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown Township Police Officers commended for handling of domestic dispute, quick actions in nabbing suspected bank robber
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – Five township police officers received commendations Oct. 8, three for bravery during a domestic dispute involving a fully loaded gun and three for their quick actions in nabbing a…
Sat, 11 Oct 2014, 05:16 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown Township Police arrest Bensalem woman following undercover drug sting
Newtown Township Police arrested Joanna Walker, 54, of Dresher Road in Bensalem on Oct. 9 following an undercover drug investigation. Walker is being charged with delivery of a controlled substance (O…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 09:18 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Langhorne Borough approves new comprehensive plan that aims to keep small town feel
Langhorne Borough Council was presented with and unanimously approved its Comprehensive Plan at its meeting Oct. 8. The key word being comprehensive.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 04:48 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown supervisors set timetable on Villas' farmhouse discussion; asks developer to submit plans to save structure
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - After an often-times heated discussion on the fate of the historic farmhouse at the entrance of the Villas of Newtown, the board of supervisors decided to formally put the issue on…
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 02:40 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Engineer estimates Newtown Borough municipal lot improvements at $190,000
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – Improvements to the municipal parking lot located between Centre Avenue and Washington Street will cost the borough roughly $190,000 in hard construction costs, according to estimate…
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 01:39 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Debate continues over fate of Villas farmhouse in Newtown as developer proposes moving it to Newtown-Yardley Road
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Board of Supervisors took up the fate of a farmhouse at the Villas on Oct. 6 hoping to find some common ground, but as the work session progressed it appeared both sides of the…
Wed, 8 Oct 2014, 09:59 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Richboro man caught up in prostitution sting at New Jersey motel; woman arrested for prostitution, brother nabbed on drug charges
LAWRENCE, NJ - After questioning a man during a motor vehicle stop, police raided the Sleep-E-Hollow Motel and arrested a woman for allegedly performing a sexual act during a massage.
Wed, 8 Oct 2014, 09:53 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Gov. Corbett signs death warrant for Robert Anthony Flor, convicted of the 2005 murder of Newtown Borough Police Officer Brian Gregg
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett on Monday signed a warrant of execution for Robert Anthony Flor for the Sept. 29, 2005, murder of Newtown Borough Police Officer Brian Gregg.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 05:01 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown business nominated as a finalist in Martha Stewart's 'American Made' contest
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – A Newtown Township-based home business that specializes in homemade scented soaps, candles, aprons and gift wrappings, has been nominated as a finalist in Martha Stewart Living's "A…
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 12:37 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
WHERE DREAMS HAPPEN: Special needs residents step up to the plate on a field of miracles in Northampton Township (VIDEOS)
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP – On a field of miracles in Northampton Township on Wednesday, a group of 100 enthusiastic residents from Woodhaven Center in Philadelphia had a chance to play, smile and live the…
Sun, 5 Oct 2014, 03:48 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Purse swiped from vehicle, teen reports missing cell phone, gas pump damaged
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Fri, 3 Oct 2014, 10:45 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Police urging residents to lock their vehicles in wake of car burglaries
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Thu, 2 Oct 2014, 10:29 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Thrills and chills scare up Halloween fun at the Newtown Theatre
NEWTOWN – Beware the Newtown Theatre in October! Throughout the month, the historic non-profit theatre will screen a variety of classic and campy horror films, many of which are rarely shown on the bi…
Thu, 2 Oct 2014, 09:33 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Pediatrics practice to move into former veterinary hospital building in Newtown Township; planners working on sign ordinance update
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP - A pediatrics medical practice is slated to take the place of the building on Newtown-Yardley Road which once housed the Newtown Veterinary Hospital.
Thu, 2 Oct 2014, 09:27 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
David J. Witchell celebrates State Street retail expansion in Newtown, credits sister as the woman behind three new stores
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – David Witchell and his sister Galina, co-owners of David J. Witchell at 25 South and the Boutiques at 25 South, are celebrating three new additions to the family.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 05:13 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Credit card fraud, laptop reported stolen, parked vehicles entered on Fair Oaks and Ardsley courts
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 03:40 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
Historic State Street in Newtown expands by three new businesses, made official by ribbon cuttings
NEWTOWN - Galina and David J. Witchell had quite the busy Saturday Sept. 27. They were busy cutting ribbons to officially open three new stores on State Street in Newtown.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 11:55 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Supervisors delay decision on developer's request to demolish historic farmhouse at Villas of Newtown
UPDATE: A special meeting of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors has been called for Monday, Oct. 6 beginning at 7 p.m. to discuss this issue further after a vote to turn down the ammended plan…
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 11:26 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Township man faces hit and run charges, more IRS scam phone calls received, resident reports theft from vehicle
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 09:59 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
WET AND WORTHWHILE: Upper Makefield Fire Company trains hoses on Sol Feinstone principal, teachers to raise money for ALS research
NEWTOWN - Upper Makefield Fire Company showed up at Sol Feinstone Sept. 24 as kids filed out of the building. But this was no fire. It wasn't even a drill.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 09:46 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Teen falls victim to sneaker scam, man charged for urinating in the grass, police hunt for man seen rifling through vehicles
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:
Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 08:57 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
The Provident Bank cuts ribbon on Newtown branch; opening marks bank's 'bricks and mortar' entry into Pennsylvania market
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Provident Bank marked its "brick and mortar" entry into the Pennsylvania market on Saturday with the opening of its Newtown branch at Penns Trail and the Newtown Bypass.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 01:00 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
AUTUMN IN NEWTOWN: Season packed with fun, from Market Day and Restaurant Week to Halloween Art Scene and Parade
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – The borough will be a busy place throughout the month of October, according to Mayor Charles Swartz.
Sat, 20 Sep 2014, 12:32 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Council Rock School Board again addresses committee reports, agrees that they need 'time' to put plans in place
NEWTOWN - While the potential closing of Wrightstown Elementary School remained a hot topic at Council Rock's school board meeting Sept. 18, thanks to another room full of supporters stressing their p…
Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 04:39 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP - Have you been contacted by people alleging to be IRS agents? If so, you can contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) hotline at 1-800-366-4484. Ther…
Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 12:03 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Newtown Borough Council weighing snow removal budget, parking lot improvement project for 2015
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – It may be September, but borough council is already thinking snow.
Thu, 4 Sep 2014, 11:24 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
Times Herald
Real estate transactions
WHITPAINRosemarie Gorman, David F. Maguire, Frances C. Pisani To James M. Morrissey, Michelle D. Morrissey, 8. Stenton Ave, $389,900Earl D. Bill, Jo-ann Bill To Maria C. Frank, Robert E. Frank, Paula…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:01 PM :: timesherald.com
West Norriton holds Halloween parade
West Norriton hosted its annual Halloween parade Saturday at Norristown Area High School. The festivities featured a performance by the East Norriton Middle School Marching Band Drum Section and, of c…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:28 PM :: timesherald.com
Happy homecoming for Methacton
Methacton High School celebrated its homecoming Saturday with 56-12 victory over Pottstown. At halftime, Methacton quarterback Conner Derrickson was crowned homecoming king and Monica Huber homecoming…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:11 PM :: timesherald.com
Local health care providers ponder Ebola preparedness
NORRISTOWN >> Ebola. The mere mention of the word evokes panic and fear for many, and a head-scratching connotation of overblown hysteria in others. Ever since it made its way to American shores, a ha…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:52 PM :: timesherald.com
Police investigate fatal two-car crash in East Norriton
EAST NORRITON >> Police are investigating the cause of a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of East Germantown Pike. According to preliminary reports, a…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:12 PM :: timesherald.com
Spring-Ford administrators to get new contracts; details unknown
LIMERICK >> New four-year superintendent and assistant superintendent contracts are on the agenda for Monday night's Spring-Ford Area School Board meeting.David Goodin and Allyn Roche, Spring-Ford's c…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:54 PM :: timesherald.com
Montgomery County applies for grant to prepare for oil spills
NORRISTOWN >> The Montgomery County commissioners have approved to release funds for the Department of Public Safety to apply for a $13,450 grant that would provide training to county personnel in pre…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:33 PM :: timesherald.com
PHOTOS: Methacton High School holds Homecoming Pep Rally
WORCESTER >> Students at Methacton High School participated in a Homecoming Pep Rally Friday at the school.View a photo gallery of the pep rally here: http://bit.ly/Methacton-Pep-Rally.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:21 PM :: timesherald.com
AUTO RACING: Pocono Raceway receives $1 million grant for improvements
This raceway is a major tourism catalyst for Pennsylvania bringing in tourism dollars from neighboring states and around the country, said Corbett. This investment will help ensure the safety of event…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:19 PM :: timesherald.com
Norristown resident turns heads on custom bicycle
NORRISTOWN >> If you live in, or travel through Norristown, you've probably seen Richard Shoates, gliding high above the roof lines of most vehicles as he rides his one-of-a-kind red, white and blue b…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:58 PM :: timesherald.com
EAGLES: McCoy finally started to find some open spaces
Philadelphia >> LeSean McCoy isn't a big fan of the shotgun.If McCoy had his way, Eagles quarterback Nick Foles would spend most of his time taking snaps directly under center David Molk.McCoy busted…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:47 PM :: timesherald.com
Montgomery County sheriff's deputy recognized with GREAT award
NORRISTOWN >> A sheriff's deputy who volunteered with his K-9 partner to search for people among the wreckage of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack in New York City was the latest to receive the county's Getti…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:23 PM :: timesherald.com
Police: Lone shooter dead after attack at high school near Seattle
MARYSVILLE, Wash. >> Police in Washington state say a shooter is dead after attack at a high school north of Seattle.Marysville Police Commander Robb Lamoureux said Friday the shooter was a student an…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:36 PM :: timesherald.com
Police: Murder-suicide cause of death for man with Audubon connection and another man found in car
Washington TWP. >> The causes of death for two men whose bodies were found last Friday inside a parked car were murder and suicide, according to Pennsylvania State Police.Police said Stephen Mixon, 27…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:04 PM :: timesherald.com
NRC to hike oversight at Exelon Nuclear's Limerick Generating Staion due to security issue
LIMERICK >> Three days after granting the Limerick nuclear plant another 20 years of operation, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it will institute increased oversight of the plant because o…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:51 AM :: timesherald.com
Phila Business Journal
Wash Cycle Laundry founder to pitch at first Blackstone LaunchPad Demo Day
It's Gabriel Mandujano's mission to expand his company Wash Cycle Laundry as quickly as possible. To…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:47 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Sources: SEPTA not striking Monday but tensions still high
Although SEPTA's largest union is calling for a strike authorization vote on Sunday, don't expect a strike on Mo…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:38 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Young leaders Philadelphia can't afford to lose
During my 20 years of running Leadership Philadelphia I have become a talent scout. Working intensely with over 2,000…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:34 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Globus Medical acquires Texas human tissue products company
Globus Medical Inc. has acquired Transplant Technologies, a provider of human tissue products for use in the spine…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:25 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Former hospital council president returning to Philadelphia for lobbying firm post
Andrew Wigglesworth, the former CEO of the Delaware Valley Healthcare Council, is joining S. R. Wojdak &…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:00 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Home of the Day: The Sunny Side of the Street
By Mark Arbeit, Luxury Property Specialist Home of the Day is presented by the Philadelphia Business Journal with Long &…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:58 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Talking about the restaurant biz with a guy whose family knows it well.
I recently interviewed Nick Fifis for my Social Capital feature. You may not immediately know his name, bu…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:53 AM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Home of the Day: Ultimate Luxury, One Block from the Beach
By Mark Arbeit, Luxury Property Specialist Home of the Day is presented by the Philadelphia Business Journal with Long…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:34 AM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Pfizer board approves $11B stock buyback
Pfizer Inc.'s board of directors approved a $11 billion stock repurchase plan, sending a strong signa…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:00 AM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
5 things to know today (10-24)
Here's what's happening today: 1. Get a f irst look at the new Century 21 department store anchoring East Market. 2. Bil…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:44 AM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
Inquirer Business
Legal fight over Revel's unpaid debts to A.C.
Lawyers for Atlantic City and the bankrupt Revel Casino Hotel are locked in an intensifying battle over as much as $30 million that Revel owes for property taxes and penalties.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:35 AM :: philly.com
Business news in brief
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Reprieve for Phila. taxi owners after insurer's failure
Taxi owners scrambled Friday to find replacement liability insurance after a major insurer failed, but the threat of immediate grounding of one-quarter of the city's taxi fleet was lifted.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Strong earnings boost the markets
NEW YORK - The stock market closed out its best week in nearly two years on a positive note Friday, helped by strong quarterly earnings from Microsoft and other big U.S. companies.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Pa. to pay $1.82 billion to replace, maintain 558 bridges
For a $1.82 billion project to replace 558 highway bridges over three years, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Friday chose Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners of Toronto. The team will man…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
Icahn: Taj Mahal seems like a goner
ATLANTIC CITY - Carl Icahn says the struggling Trump Taj Mahal casino hotel will almost certainly close. The would-be purchaser said Thursday night that the casino's finances are dire.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:30 AM :: philly.com
Comcast revenues up 4 percent in Q3
Third-quarter revenue at Comcast Corp. rose 4 percent, to $16.8 billion, and net income soared 50 percent, to $2.6 billion, as the company added 315,000 high-speed Internet customers and shed 81,000 T…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:59 AM :: philly.com
Shoppers check out Century 21 in Center City
On its first day open to the shopping public, Century 21's new Philadelphia department store was hopping Thursday with a curious lunchtime crowd of men and women, young millennials with dyed hair, mot…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:04 AM :: philly.com
Corporate philantrophy taking a new path
Gerard Sweeney has jumped out of an airplane, so maybe rappelling down the side of his company's 31-story building for charity wasn't such a big deal.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:26 AM :: philly.com
Business news in brief
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:38 AM :: philly.com
W. Phila. office building on market for $46M
Owners of the five-story glass-and-brick building at 30 N. 41st St., west of the University of Pennsylvania campus - one of the few office projects built in the early part of this decade, when rents a…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
SEPTA names its long-overdue smart-card system
SEPTA's long-delayed, $130-million smart-card payment system will be called SEPTA Key, the agency announced Thursday. Like Ben Franklin's key. Get it?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
Insurance woes could ground hundreds of Phila. taxis
More than 25 percent of Philadelphia taxis may be forced off the streets by Friday evening for lack of adequate insurance coverage, the Philadelphia Parking Authority said Thursday.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
Strong earnings lead to strong market
NEW YORK - A combination of strong company earnings and encouraging economic reports, both in the United States and Europe, gave the stock market another day of solid gains Thursday.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
Senators ask for nationwide air bag recall
DETROIT - Two U.S. senators are calling on regulators to issue a nationwide recall of cars with faulty air bags made by Takata Corp., questioning why automakers have been allowed to limit recalls to o…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
U.S. airlines report healthy 3Q profits, no noticeable Ebola impact
U.S. airline stocks rallied Thursday after several carriers reported healthy third-quarter profits, helped by strong bookings and declining jet-fuel prices.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
Airplane cabin cleaners, wary of Ebola, protest over Phila. conditions
Airplane cabin cleaners at Philadelphia International Airport employed by subcontractors rallied outside Terminal B on Wednesday, seeking safer procedures to protect front line workers against infecti…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:14 AM :: philly.com
Doctor diagnoses medical problem, prescribes app
See a problem in your daily life. Say to yourself, Wow, the smartphone in my pocket could help solve that. Become an inventor and entrepreneur.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:10 AM :: philly.com
No bidders for $475K taxi medallions
With Philadelphia taxi service facing an uncertain future, no one was willing to bid Wednesday on new taxi medallions offered for sale by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:05 AM :: philly.com
In Kensington, a fortunate son waves high-tech flag
The gulf was not immediately apparent as Alex Klein spoke Wednesday. The 24-year-old tech entrepreneur was low-key as he chatted up juniors and seniors at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:03 AM :: philly.com
Complications in air bag warning
The U.S. government is urging owners of nearly eight million cars and trucks to have air bags repaired because of potential danger to drivers and passengers. But the effort is being complicated by con…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:38 AM :: philly.com
PhillyDeals: Corbett distributing millions as election nears
In the weeks before Pennsylvania's gubernatorial election, incumbent Gov. Corbett is scattering millions in taxpayer dollars to big businesses through his Economic Growth Initiative, a downsized versi…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
Business news in brief
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
Slide in energy sector drags stock market lower
NEW YORK - Stocks fell broadly Wednesday, snapping a four-day winning streak for the Standard & Poor's 500 index, as investors shaken by recent swings in the market sold some of their holdings.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
People in the News
Samantha J. Evian, former chair of Spector Gadon & Rosen P.C.'s family law group, has joined Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel L.L.P. as a partner in its Philadelphia office. Evian represents family…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 06:51 PM :: philly.com
Dose of reality for region's energy hub proponents
Boosters of an emerging movement to develop Philadelphia as an energy hub were cautioned Tuesday that they need to do more to sell a skeptical public.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:58 AM :: philly.com
Pat Croce's Villanova house going to auction
If you want to own a piece of 76ers basketball history, here's a chance: Former team president Pat Croce's 10,500-square-foot Villanova mansion will be auctioned to the highest bidder Saturday.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 08:54 AM :: philly.com
Women wonder why top jobs, seats on boards still lag
To chief executive Sue Schick, it's a continuing mystery. Why are there so few women on corporate boards? Why are there so few top women executives? Why are so few women ranked among the top earners?
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 08:30 AM :: philly.com
Start-ups with a conscience shine in 'Pressure Cooker'
And the winner of Forbes' $400,000 Pressure Cooker is . . . Enrou - and winning with it are people in places as far from the Los Angeles start-up's home as purse and backpack makers in rural Guatemala…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 08:12 AM :: philly.com
Business news in brief
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
U.S.: Travelers from Ebola-stricken countries must use one of five airports
All passengers arriving in the United States from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea will now be required to fly into one of the five airports that have enhanced screening for the deadly Ebola virus, t…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:37 AM :: philly.com
Panel presents guidelines for Pa. Turnpike Commission
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission should improve its contracting procedures and business practices, an advisory panel said Tuesday. The three-member panel was created last year by the Turnpike Comm…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
Best day of the year for the S&P 500
NEW YORK - The U.S. stock market marched higher Tuesday, giving the Standard & Poor's 500 index its best day of the year.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
S&P raises PGW bond rating
Standard & Poor's on Tuesday raised its rating on Philadelphia Gas Works bonds, citing improved collections and stable gas prices.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
After judge's ruling, more Taj turmoil
Billionaire Carl Icahn won Round One in a Wilmington bankruptcy court on Friday, when a judge ruled to nullify Unite Here Local 54's contract pertaining to health-care and pension benefits for Trump T…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:00 AM :: philly.com
Legal News
Tort Talk
PBI's 21st Annual Auto Law Update CLE Seminar a Week Away
I will be presenting on the topic of The Latest in Bad Faith at the PBI…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:48 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Subsequent Remedial Measures And Medical Expert's Opinion Precluded in Slip and Fall Case
In its recent decision in the case of Hunter-McLeod v. Dollar General, No. 13-3113 (E.D. Pa. Sept. 16, 2014 DuBois, J.) (Memorandum and Opinion), the Eastern District Federal Court addressed the issue…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:45 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Trivial Defect Doctrine Applied in Lycoming County Trip and Fall Case to Deny MSJ
In the case of Walker v. Community Action Realty, Inc., No. 13-00,418 (C.P. Lycoming Co. Oct. 13, 2014 Gray, J.), Judge Richard A. Gray of the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas recently denied a D…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 08:37 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
CLE: Personal Injury Practicum in Philadelphia (November 6, 2014)
As requested, I am posting the below ad for the Personal Injury Practicum set to take place on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA. (I am not participating, just posting as a favor as reque…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:43 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Speaking at PBI Auto Law Update CLE Seminar on 10/31/14 in Mechanicsburg, PA
I will be presenting on the topic of The Latest in Bad Faith at the PBI…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 08:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Lackawanna Pro Bono's Fundraising Gala Set for October 23, 2014 at Scranton Cultural Center
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ARTICLE: Parameters of Showing Bias of Expert Witnesses
The below article of mine was recently published in the September 30, 2014 edition of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and is republished here with permission from American Law Media, the publisher.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
According to a press release from The American Association for Justic…
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 08:16 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Registration Form for October 17, 2014 Lackawanna County Bench Bar Conference
THOMAS M. HOLMES, ESQ. BENCH BAR CONFERENCE Hilton Scranton and Conference Center Friday, October 17, 2014 Please R.S.V.P. by faxing this completed form to 570-969-9170 or mailing it to: Lackawanna Ba…
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 08:36 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ARTICLE: Collateral Estoppel Doctrine Precludes Additional UIM Recovery
The below article of mine was recently published in the October 7, 2014 edition of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and is republished here with permission from the publisher American Law Media.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Lackawanna Pro Bono's Fundraising Gala Set for October 23, 2014
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Duties Owed in Construction Accident Case Reaffirmed
In its recent decision in the case of Nertavich v. PPL Electric Utilities, 201…
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Another Philadelphia County Decision in Favor of Consolidation
There remains a split of authority on the issue of consolidation versus severance of Post-Koken third party claims and UIM claims across the Commonwealth. There also remains a split of authority on t…
Wed, 8 Oct 2014, 08:44 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Right to Videotape Deposition of a Party Upheld
In its recent decision in the case of Dougherty v. Heller, 2014 Pa. Super. 170 (Pa. Su…
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
CJA CLE Seminar Set for October 22, 2014 at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre, PA
The Committee for Justice For All (CJA) recently extended the professional courtesy of advertising my recent Tort Talk Expo 2014 CLE Seminar among its members. I am returning the favor.On October 22,…
Thu, 2 Oct 2014, 09:03 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Collateral Estoppel of a UIM Claim Upheld in a Slightly Different Context
In the recent past, several cases have been summarized here in which a variety…
Wed, 1 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Tort Talk Expo 2014 a Success -- THANKS VERY MUCH
Over 100 people were in attendance at Friday's TORT TALK EXPO 2014 which took p…
Mon, 29 Sep 2014, 11:05 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
A Sampling of Post-Koken Jury Verdicts From Around the Commonwealth To Date
Below is a sampling of Post-Koken jury verdict results uncovered to date from a review of cases that have gone up the appellate ladder and from research on verdicts from valid sources such as the Penn…
Fri, 26 Sep 2014, 10:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Lackawanna Pro Bono's Fundraising Gala Set for October 23, 2014 at Scranton Cultural Center
Fri, 26 Sep 2014, 07:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE September 26, 2014 TORT TALK EXPO 2014 Mohegan Sun Casino and HotelWilkes-Barre, PA (3 Substantive, 1 Ethics Credit)
Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Judge Hughes of Luzerne County Denies Severance of Post-Koken Matter But Grants Transfer of Venue
In his recent Order, without Opinion, in the case of Best v. Emsley and Progressive Insurance Company, No. 1549 of 2014 (C.P. Luz. Co. Aug. 29, 2014 Hughes, J.), Judge Richard M. Hughes, III of the Lu…
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 10:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Recent Dram Shop Cases of Note
Jenkins v. Krivosh, PICS Case No. 14-1224 (C.P. Lawrence Co. July 16, 2014 Cox, J.)Plaintiff's failed to present sufficient evidence to create question of fact to proceed to jury on issue of whether e…
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Lackawanna Pro Bono's Fundraising Gala Set for October 23, 2014
Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 11:11 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING September 26, 2014 TORT TALK EXPO 2014 Mohegan Sun Casino and HotelWilkes-Barre, PA (3 Substantive, 1 Ethics Credit)
Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 09:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
More Hills and Ridges (Actually, No Hills and Ridges - MSJ Granted)
In his recent Memorandum and Order in the case of Schraeder v. Phillips, No. 2011-CV-7585 (C.P. Lacka. Co. Sept. 10, 2014 O'Brien, S.J), Senior Judge Peter J. O'Brien (formerly a member of the Monroe…
Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 07:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Drug and Device Law
Removal May Prove Difficult for Compounding Pharmacies
Like pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, it is not surprising that compounding pharmacies facing personal injury/products liability litigation prefer the typically more defen…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:12 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Without Failure To Warn, Other Claims Collapse
The key to appreciating the latest order granting summary judgment for the defense in the Ortho-Evra birth control patch MDL is to start with the order's last paragraph:The Court has found that the De…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:56 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Daimler (Bauman) As a Removal Tool in Multi-Plaintiff Cases
Here's another guest post, by Richard Dean and Peter Reed of Tucker Ellis. They describe a successful combination (what we might call a "one-two punch" if that phrase were not already taken) of lack…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:14 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
On "Right To Try" Legislation
Since the beginning of 2014, five states that we know of have enacted what is called "Right to Try" statutes. See Ariz. R.S.A. §36-1311 to -1314; Colo. R.S.A. §§25-45-101 to -108; La. R.S. §1300.381-…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:52 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
M.D. Fla. Double Trouble on Fraudulent Joinder
What the deuce is it about today? The date is made up of two 2's. Today is the 76th birthday of two of our favorite, though couldn't-be-more-different, actors: Derek Jacobi (I, Claudius/Last Tango…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:30 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Georgia Court Takes a Holistic Approach to Pleading
Holism is a concept modernly used most commonly in medicine –treating both the body and the mind. We don't see it too often in legal parlance as it's come to be associated with a somewha…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:44 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ACI's Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference – Shameless Plug
In a first for the DDLaw Blog, we're an official Media Partner for the American Conference Institute's 19th Annual Drug & Medical Device Litigation Conference, to be held December 8-10, in New York Ci…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 10:20 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Pre-Halloween Demise of a Frankenstein Plaintiff
We typically leave it to others to review movies or television shows in the course of a post. Sure, we will throw in a quote or reference from time to time, but that is about it. We had…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:38 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Louisiana Liability For A Sales Representative's Sizing Error
Those of us whose childhood had low tech play options and at least a touch of OCD recall playing with dominoes. Not whatever the game is where the number of dots on a tile matters, which…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:38 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
A Colorado Federal Court Adopts Restatement (Third) of Torts Section 6(c)
A federal court recently placed Colorado amongst the states that apply Restatement (Third) of Torts §6(c) in design defect cases. That's a good place to be when you're defending a medical device com…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 05:26 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Breaking News – Branded Design Defect Preemption
From the time that the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. v. Bartlett, 133 S.Ct. 2466 (2013), we have been declaring that design defect claims against branded dug…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 07:38 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
A Juicy Little Decision
This is actually a post from Reed Smith's Rachel Weil. While this is not her first post, she is still a mere guest poster at this point and takes sole responsibility for the content of he…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 02:58 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
No, HIPAA Does Not Preempt Informal Treater Interviews
For over seven years, we've been following the odd little romance that the other side of the "v." has been having with purported federal preemption of state litigation practices that allow our side to…
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 12:26 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
The Scylla and Charybdis of PMA Preemption
This post is from the non-Reed Smith side of the blog only. It's been a while since we've seen a legal reference to Scylla and Charybdis, the sea monsters of Greek myth who posed an intrac…
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 03:01 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Local Drug Disposal Tax Should Go Down The Drain
The Ninth Circuit's opinion in PhRMA v. County of Alameda, No. 13-16833, 2014 WL 4814407 (9th Cir. Sept. 30, 2014), is a triumph of petty local politics over sound public policy. At issue is an ordin…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 10:54 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Another Guest Post on Rostholder FCA Developments
Back in February, we hosted a guest post about United States ex rel. Rostholder v. Omnicare, Inc., 745 F.3d 694 (4th Cir. 2014), an extremely important False Claims Act ("FCA") decision for the defens…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 08:41 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Buckman Preempts Adverse Event Fishing Expedition
We've always been of the opinion that the rationale for preemption in Buckman Co. v. Plaintiffs Legal Committee, 531 U.S. 341 (2001), concerning: (1) the FDA's exclusive enforcement power, and (2) th…
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 05:10 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Of Phantom Damages, Collateral Sources, and Windfalls
We don't discuss damages much, except to fulminate about punitive damages. Why is that? We're not entirely sure, but to some extent not discussing damages means not discussing losing. We "win" for…
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 12:12 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Upcoming Drug and Device Defense Seminar
We wanted to take a moment to let you know about the Drug and Device Defense Forum coming up on October 22nd. Two of our bloggers (McConnell and Yeary) are speaking along with a host of…
Wed, 8 Oct 2014, 03:59 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
S.D. Illinois Dismisses Some Mirena Claims and Allows Others to Linger
October 8 is a fine day to reflect on American heroism. Eddie Rickenbacker was born on October 8, 1890. He became America's ace fighter-pilot in World War I, with 26 aerial victories. Rickenbacker…
Wed, 8 Oct 2014, 07:30 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Personal Jurisdiction, Preemption, Pleadings and Proximate Cause
Usually our posts have a fairly singular focus. We think that helps keep them more useful – short, topical, easy to search. It is also the result of most opinions generally being issue-…
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 03:06 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Another Preemption Thought
We just read with interest the recent DC Court of Appeals decision in Ivy Sports Medicine, LLC v. Burwell, ___ F.3d ___, 2014 WL 4801283 (D.C. Cir. Sept. 26, 2014). In Ivy Sports, the FDA drew back a…
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 01:22 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
An Express Preemption Thought
Only a short post today, because Bexis is so blasted busy right now. When we were preparing our program for our recent Reed Smith side teleseminar about Recent Trends in Drug and Device Litigation, w…
Thu, 2 Oct 2014, 12:18 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Final Answer: Arkansas "Illegal Exaction" Theory Does Not Reach Drug Reimbursement
Last November we took note of a case where a federal court sought clarification from the Arkansas Supreme Court about the scope of claims for "illegal exaction." Now we have the answer, and lo, it i…
Wed, 1 Oct 2014, 07:30 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Negligence Per Se and Fraud Claims Dismissed in Risperdal Litigation
The Middle District of Florida in Gallant v. Ortho-McNeil-Jannsen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 131769 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 29, 2014), recently addressed a plaintiff's negligence per se an…
Mon, 29 Sep 2014, 02:59 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
Philly Record
POLS ON THE STREET: Tom Wolf Should Be Wary Of Hunkering Down
by Joe Shaheeli A defensive mode in any scenario is a worrisome one, be it when the Eagles try to kill time which sometimes backfires on the field – or in politics, when a poll leader like Tom Wolf de…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:44 AM :: phillyrecord.com
OUR OPINION: High Court Smells To High Heaven
Score one for Chief Justice Ronald Castille with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court moving to relieve Justice McCaffery "on an interim basis of any and all judicial and administrative responsibilities as…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:22 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Singer Demands City Quit Deleting Emails
City Commissioner Stephanie Singer is asking the city administration to end its 50-day limit to preserving emails generated on city computers. An IT graduate student, she knows the value of her sugg…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:15 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Updated Oct. 23rd
Oct. 23- State Rep. Rosita Youngblood invites all to Town Hall Mtg. at Triumph Baptist Ch., 1648 W. Hunting Pk. Ave., 6-8 p.m. With State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Councilwoman Cindy Bass. Bring 2 neig…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:02 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Malala Yousafzai Accepts Liberty Medal
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:08 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Pa. Conference For Women Attracts 8,000
Headliners included Jane Pauley, Robin Roberts, Gail Sheehy and Diane Keaton.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 11:37 AM :: phillyrecord.com
POLS ON THE STREET: Expect 18% Turnout In November!
BY JOE SHAHEELI/ It's dangerous to our reputation to predict outcomes, since we don't want to be found wrong. But all the signs we watch point to a low turnout, no matter how much campaign effort is b…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 11:14 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Banquet Will Give Chinatown's Youth A 'Home'
Visitors to Chinatown are familiar with the dashing Lion Dance performances of the Philadelphia Suns in Asian community parades. But there's much more to the Suns than that. The Suns are Chinatown's y…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 10:59 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Updated Oct. 16th
Oct. 15- 30th Ward Democrats host Countdown Fundraiser at Ten Stone, 21st & South Sts., 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 for candidates, $5 for friends and neighbors. Tickets at door. Oct. 16- S…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 10:11 AM :: phillyrecord.com
Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night Features Donors At Gala
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 01:36 PM :: phillyrecord.com
Percy Harvin set for new start with Jets (The Associated Press)
Percy Harvin was asked if he was ready to make his debut Sunday with the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills. ''Yes, sir,'' Harvin replied politely after practice Friday. ''Yes, sir,'' Harvin said…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:57 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Nick Foles taking fewer sacks, throwing more picks (The Associated Press)
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is taking fewer sacks but throwing more interceptions. ''Well, that might be a good thing to check out,'' Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said. There is really n…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:12 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
NFL against the spread picks: Looking at the updated Super Bowl odds (Shutdown Corner)
Since the NFL is already carving Denver Broncos into this season's Lombardi Trophy, there's probably no use in checking the Super Bowl odds almost halfway through the season. But let's do so anyway, f…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:41 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Silva's Week 8 Matchups (Rotoworld)
Evan Silva breaks down every fantasy option in every Week 8 game.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Smash Mouth: Week 7 Recap (Rotoworld)
Lance Zierlein goes in-depth to explore Andy Reid's evolution of the Kansas City running game.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:02 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Manning's Broncos corral Chargers (AFP)
Five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning added to his latest record by throwing three touchdown passes to Emmanuel Sanders in the Denver Broncos 35-21 victory over the San Diego Chargers. The win comes four d…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:05 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Harvin's role with Jets' offense still developing (The Associated Press)
Percy Harvin's role with the New York Jets on Sunday is shrouded in mystery. The newly acquired wide receiver could play a few snaps on offense. ''He's just getting himself sort of integrated right no…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 07:18 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
McCoy back on track - now gets best run defense (The Associated Press)
Just when Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy gets his game back on track, here comes the NFL's best run defense. McCoy, coming off his finest game of the season a 149-yard effort in a 27-0…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 07:08 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Retired Kevin Kolb has concussion symptoms 'every second of every day' (Shutdown Corner)
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 12:42 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Eagles-Cardinals Capsule (The Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA (5-1) at ARIZONA (5-1)
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:08 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Shutdown Corner's Playoff Projection: Some good NFC teams will miss out (Shutdown Corner)
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:18 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
FANTASY PLAYS: Trade Megatron? Think hard first (The Associated Press)
Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson is one of the most traded players in CBS Sports and Yahoo fantasy leagues, reflecting a frustration many fantasy owners are feeling about his recovery from an ankl…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:12 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Week 7 Target Watch: NFC (Rotoworld)
Chet Gresham takes you through all the NFC Targets and Touches from Week 7.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 07:10 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Eagles defensive coordinator says unit is growing (The Associated Press)
The keyword for Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis is fix. When the pass rush isn't getting to the opposing quarterback, Davis says, ''we'll get that fixed.'' If his cornerbacks are giving up ch…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 06:45 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Broncos have bad memory of Chargers (The Associated Press)
The Denver Broncos fear no one in the AFC, nor should they given their recent record.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:52 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Getting Defensive: Week 8 (Rotoworld)
Jeff Ratcliffe breaks down the matchups for all 30 fantasy defenses in action and gives his top kicker plays for Week 8.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:55 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Eagles-Cardinals Preview (The Associated Press)
In a division that produced both conference finalists a season ago, the Arizona Cardinals find themselves in first place. Extending their lead to two games in the NFC West will require a win over one…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:46 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Dose: Brown or Dixon for BUF? (Rotoworld)
Nick Mensio looks at the Bills' RB situation, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Wayne, Reggie Bush and others in Wednesday's Dose.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:21 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Broncos are still No. 1 in AP Pro32 rankings (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's almost unanimous: The Denver Broncos are still the top team in the NFL.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 07:09 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Shutdown Corner NFL Power Rankings: The Oakland Raiders' scary 0-16 question (Shutdown Corner)
There are many stats that sum up how miserable the Oakland Raiders' 0-6 start has been, but we have something better than a statistic for that. Darnell Dockett. The injured Arizona Cardinals defensive…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:36 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Road gets tougher for 5-1 Arizona Cardinals (The Associated Press)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals are 5-1 for the first time in 38 years. After a victory at winless Oakland, the team sits alone atop the NFC West, with a two-game cushion in the loss column…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 07:39 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Giants head into bye on 2-game losing streak (The Associated Press)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has a message for anyone ready to give up on the New York Giants as they head into a bye week off disappointing losses to the Philadelphia…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 06:12 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Bills running back Spiller out indefinitely (The Associated Press)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The one-two punch in the Buffalo Bills offensive backfield just got knocked out.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 05:52 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
NFL Winners and Losers: Dez Bryant's big transformation will pay off (Shutdown Corner)
It wasn't too long ago that the idea of giving Dez Bryant a huge contract extension seemed like tossing money into a garbage can and setting fire to it. Bryant was undeniably talented, and a headache…
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 10:12 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
C.J. Spiller's chance in Buffalo lasts less than a quarter after Fred Jackson injury (Shutdown Corner)
Trade rumors began swirling this weekend around running back C.J. Spiller, the impending free agent whose touches have been limited behind Buffalo Bills teammate Fred Jackson. So, when Jackson suffere…
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 02:39 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Silva's Week 7 Matchups (Rotoworld)
Evan Silva discusses the matchup for every fantasy football option in every Week 7 game.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 12:09 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Cruz has no doubt he will return from knee injury (The Associated Press)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has no doubts that he will recover from a serious injury to his right knee and return to football next season.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:57 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Burfict $25,000 fine confirmed by NFL (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) -- The $25,000 fine assessed to Cincinnati linebacker Vontaze Burfict was confirmed Friday by the NFL.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 04:18 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Donovan McNabb calls Jay Cutler 'The Tony Romo of the Midwest' in radio interview (Yahoo Sports Minute)
Donovan McNabb's post-playing career has been … interesting. Since stepping away from the game in 2011, the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and current Fox Sports and NFL Network analyst has be…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 01:06 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Manning closing in on TD record (AFP)
Los Angeles (AFP) - Peyton Manning has one of the NFL's most revered records in his sights on Sunday, but the Denver Broncos quarterback insists the only number that interests him is a winning score a…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 06:37 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Raffl scores 2, Schenn nets winner for Flyers (The Associated Press)
Defense and opportune scoring helped the Philadelphia Flyers extend their home dominance of the Detroit Red Wings. Michael Raffl scored two goals, and Brayden Schenn netted the winner during a power p…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:40 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
National Hockey League roundup (Reuters)
(The Sports Xchange) - Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara will miss four to six weeks because of a tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The defenseman was injured in the first peri…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:42 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Penguins-Predators Preview (The Associated Press)
The Nashville Predators acquired James Neal from the Pittsburgh Penguins to aid their transition from former coach Barry Trotz's defensive-minded system to a more dynamic one under Peter Laviolette. W…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:09 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Red Wings-Flyers Preview (The Associated Press)
The Philadelphia Flyers finished up a road trip in successful fashion, but they're still on the brink of their worst home start ever. They've had little problem beating the Detroit Red Wings at home o…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:58 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Staying patient, Drouin among hot fantasy topics (NHL)
Last week I advised owners to stay patient with some players that were struggling early on. At that time, San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture had one point in four games. Fans were asking if they sho…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:00 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Senators' contest rescheduled to November 9 (AFP)
The Ottawa Senators home game, which was postponed because of Wednesday's fatal shooting of a Canadian soldier guarding the National War Memorial cenotaph, has been rescheduled for November 9. The Nat…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 07:04 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Maple Leafs, Bruins games most expensive for fans; Panthers cheapest (Puck Daddy)
For a family of four, the price of attending an NHL game rose by 4.7 percent from last season, according to the latest Team Marketing Report analysis of the League . TMR released its new Fan Cost Ind…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 05:01 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
NHL Fantasy Hockey: Why Tyler Seguin a Stud, Matt Moulson a Dud (Puck Daddy)
Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey 'expert' since 2009. Most teams are about six or seven games into the seaso…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:16 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
NHL: Postponed Ottawa game rescheduled for November 9 (Reuters)
(Reuters) - A game between the host Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs that was postponed because of shootings in the Canadian capital has been rescheduled for Nov. 9, the National Hockey League…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:36 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
How the 1994 NHL lockout spared us another hideous jersey design (Puck Daddy)
The Pittsburgh Penguins faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday night wearing their new third jerseys . They're not technically new, as the uniforms are the same design that Mario, Jaromi…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:31 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
Sources: Sixers signing forward Malcolm Thomas (Yahoo Sports)
Thomas will be a part of the 76ers' 15-man roster on opening night.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:14 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
National Basketball Association roundup (Reuters)
(The Sports Xchange) - The Philadelphia 76ers obtained guard Marquis Teague and a 2019 second-round draft pick in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday for guard Casper Ware. Reports indicated that…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:24 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Sacramento Kings (Ball Don't Lie)
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:30 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams (Reuters)
(Reuters) - Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association's Eastern Conference ahead of the 2014-15 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA tit…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:22 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Cavs, Bulls the expected frontrunners in East (The Associated Press)
LeBron James is again surrounded by an All-Star caliber guard, a big man who can score and 3-point sharpshooters.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:34 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Phoenix Suns (Ball Don't Lie)
The Arizona desert turned up a UFO crash in 1953, purple alien eggs just last year and Lord knows what else in the 60 years between. It's only natural the Phoenix Suns add another wrinkle to their own…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:50 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Pistons beat 76ers behind 19 from Kyle Singler (The Associated Press)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Kyle Singler scored 19 points and Josh Smith added 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-103 in an exhibition game Thursday night…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:23 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Sources: Sixers in talks to acquire Marquis Teague (Yahoo Sports)
Nets guard Marquis Teague could be on his way to the Sixers.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:50 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Los Angeles Lakers (Ball Don't Lie)
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:10 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
NBA owners fail to pass lottery reform (The Associated Press)
One of the biggest issues on the agenda when the NBA's owners arrived in New York for the board of governors meetings was thwarting the tanking strategy employed most brazenly by the Philadelphia 76er…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 04:58 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Los Angeles Clippers (Ball Don't Lie)
So, now it's on the players. Currently, Clipper fans don't have to hate themselves, as they probably did at times, for paying to see a team owned by Donald Sterling. NBA fans, as we often did, don't h…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:25 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Sources: Nikola Vucevic agrees to $54M extension with Magic (Yahoo Sports)
Nikola Vucevic will make an average of $13.3 million in his new contract.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 07:34 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Golden State Warriors (Ball Don't Lie)
The Golden State Warriors cannot be criticized for lacking ambition. Mark Jackson led the franchise to the playoffs in two consecutive seasons (out of his three total), a feat that made him their most…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 02:05 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Why the NBA's draft lottery reform is a slippery slope (Yahoo Sports)
At least one prominent general manager is worried the proposed changes will benefit big-market franchises.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 01:31 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
76ers should be even worse than last season (The Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Name a starter for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 01:10 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Plumlee lifts Nets to 99-88 win over 76ers (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mason Plumlee had 20 points and 17 rebounds to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-88 on Monday night.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 11:37 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Utah Jazz (Ball Don't Lie)
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 12:15 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Celtics beat Nets in experimental 44-minute game (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jared Sullinger took a glance at the game clock and thought something must be wrong. With fewer than six minutes left in the first quarter, he was still in the game.
Sun, 19 Oct 2014, 09:02 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Drew Gordon helps 76ers hold off Magic 95-84 (The Associated Press)
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Philadelphia's Drew Gordon scored 16 points Saturday night, getting the better of younger brother Aaron as the 76ers held off the Orlando Magic 95-84.
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 11:07 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Portland Trail Blazers (Ball Don't Lie)
Last season went about as well as the Portland Trail Blazers organization and fans could have hoped. The team immediately outperformed preseason expectations with a 17-3 (and then 31-9) start to put i…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:20 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Younger brother of 76ers Embiid dies in Africa (The Associated Press)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Arthur Embiid, the younger brother of Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid, died Thursday in Africa.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 06:54 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Oklahoma City Thunder (Ball Don't Lie)
I hope you appreciated Kevin Durant's brilliance last season, because we're going to get about 25 percent less of it this year, and that leaves the Oklahoma City Thunder with a lot of questions. When…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 03:15 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Minnesota Timberwolves (Ball Don't Lie)
Questions are rightfully being reviewed as to how, exactly, we should expect this team to handle its young superstars. Knockout, ready-to-contribute lottery performers are often given the run of the b…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 07:16 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Anthony, Knicks beat 76ers 84-77 in preseason (The Associated Press)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points in a successful return to his college home, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 84-77 in a preseason game on Tuesday night.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 10:03 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Pistons shooting guard Jodie Meeks out 8 weeks with 'stress reaction' in lower back (Ball Don't Lie)
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 04:14 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Denver Nuggets (Ball Don't Lie)
Last season was always going to be a transitional one for the Denver Nuggets, but its eventual form was something more like a delay. First-year head coach Brian Shaw was brought in to improve the Nugg…
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 02:10 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: San Antonio Spurs (Ball Don't Lie)
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 12:00 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Mo Williams shines as Wolves beat Sixers, 116-110 (The Associated Press)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mo Williams had 19 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and Zach LaVine scored 15 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 116-110 preseason victory over the Philadelphia 76er…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 11:03 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: New Orleans Pelicans (Ball Don't Lie)
Down in New Orleans, a young superstar's waiting in the wings, and we're not talking Trombone Shorty . Actually, Anthony Davis is more wings in waiting, a 21-year-old specimen with a 7-foot-6 wingspan…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 11:09 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Memphis Grizzlies (Ball Don't Lie)
The Memphis Grizzlies are respected, one can be sure of that. They are feared in many outlets and they are also treated like the defensive behemoths that they are most nights out by the opposition. Te…
Thu, 9 Oct 2014, 03:00 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
Rollins, Konerko named co-winners of Clemente Award
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins and White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko were presented with the Roberto Clemente Award, sponsored by Chevrolet, on Friday before Game 3 of the World Series at AT&T Pa…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:38 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phils' philospophy beginning to evolve
October is a quiet month for baseball teams not in the postseason, so the Phillies have barely registered a blip on the local radar screen -- even with the team signing Grady Sizemore and Jerome Willi…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:02 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
With Maddon available, Amaro backs Sandberg
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday afternoon that the club supports manager Ryne Sandberg and has no interest in newly available skipper Joe Maddon.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:28 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phils re-sign Sizemore to boost outfield depth
The Phillies need outfielders, and they believe Grady Sizemore can help in some fashion in 2015. They announced Thursday they have signed him to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:03 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies Arizona Fall League overview
The switch-hitting Roman Quinn has the chance to be a top-of-the-order catalyst if it all comes together for him. Still only 21, his injury track record hasn't forced him behind the curve just yet. Qu…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:40 AM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies sign right-hander Williams to one-year deal
Jerome Williams made enough of a positive impression on the Phillies that they are bringing him back next season. The team announced Tuesday evening that they signed Williams to a one-year contract wo…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 07:21 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
With team or not, Byrd a key to Phillies' future
The Phillies know they must improve their offense, and they'll look specifically to the outfield to do so. Marlon Byrd had a productive season and is still under contract, but the club may deal him to…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 11:40 AM :: mlb.mlb.com
Brown's future with Phillies uncertain after trying season
Domonic Brown entered this year confident and ready to build upon his 2013 breakout season. But he left Citizens Bank Park late last month with only questions about his future in Philadelphia.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 01:54 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phils' phenom Quinn shows upside in AFL action
Roman Quinn, the Phillies' No. 5 prospect, finished Tuesday's game 2-for-6. He is hitting .200/.286/.200 in six games this fall.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 07:58 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Inbox: Do the Phillies need to deal Hamels in the offseason?
In the latest Phillies Inbox, beat reporter Todd Zolecki answers fans' questions on Cole Hamels' status on the trade block, Ben Revere's value and the situation at the hot corner.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 04:50 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Gwynn Jr. opts for free agency
The Phillies announced outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. refused his assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and has opted for free agency.
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 04:55 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Former skipper Manuel to hold winter hitting camp
Charlie Manuel still loves to talk and teach hitting, and the former Phillies skipper and current senior advisor to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is hosting a baseball camp from Dec. 19-21 in St. Pe…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 11:20 AM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies tab Almaraz to be amateur scouting director
The Phillies have a replacement for former assistant general manager of amateur scouting Marti Wolever, whom they dismissed late last month. The team announced Wednesday that it has hired Johnny Almar…
Wed, 8 Oct 2014, 12:37 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Former Phillies broadcaster Campbell passes away
Bill Campbell broadcast some of the most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports history. His run included eight seasons as a Phillies broadcaster from 1963-70.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 04:20 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Stars of tomorrow ready to shine as '14 AFL season begins
Over its 23-year history, the Arizona Fall League has developed a reputation as a finishing school for baseball's top prospects. This year, once again, many of the game's best young players will gathe…
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 01:16 AM :: mlb.mlb.com
Nothing off the table for Phillies this offseason
It sounds like the Phillies are ready to deviate from their offseason norm. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke Monday afternoon about open-mindedness and making changes to an aging roster…
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 06:49 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phils hire Chaves as Minor League pitching coordinator
The Phillies on Monday afternoon announced a tweak to their Minor League player development staff, as former Mariners pitching coach Rafael Chaves joined the organization.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 04:10 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Ten finalists named for Frick broadcasting award
The 2015 Ford C. Frick Award finalists are Richie Ashburn, Billy Berroa, Rene Cardenas, Dizzy Dean, Dick Enberg, Ernie Johnson Sr., Ralph Kiner, Ned Martin, Joe Nuxhall and Jack Quinlan. The award is…
Fri, 3 Oct 2014, 03:35 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies refute report of ownership shakeup
The Phillies refuted a TV report Thursday night that limited partner John Middleton is making a push to own the majority of the franchise and that club president David Montgomery was pressured out of…
Fri, 3 Oct 2014, 12:31 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Surgery for Ruiz, Revere among Phils' injury updates
The Phillies announced injury updates on Carlos Ruiz, Ben Revere, Cliff Lee and A.J. Burnett on Wednesday.
Wed, 1 Oct 2014, 12:26 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies seeking to retain coaching staff
The Phillies announced Tuesday afternoon that every big league coach has been asked to return for the 2015 season. It remains to be seen if everyone accepts.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 04:42 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phils need increased production from every spot in '15
The Phillies might be a few solid moves away from turning around their fortunes, but those moves are going to be incredibly difficult to make. Sure, if the Phillies can find a couple of legitimate mid…
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 01:01 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Rotation, offense dashed Phils' hopes in '14
The Phillies believed if everything broke perfectly and everybody played well and stayed healthy, they could contend in 2014. Although Cole Hamels' performance and the bullpen were bright spots, the r…
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 12:28 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies know changes coming after last-place finish
The Phillies lost to the Braves in their 162nd game, 2-1, to finish 73-89, their same record as last season. It is the organization's third consecutive season without a winning record, and their first…
Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 05:53 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Diekman closes out season with 100th strikeout
Phillies left-hander Jake Diekman planned a long drive back to his native Nebraska on Sunday. But he hit the century mark in strikeouts before he left town.
Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 04:59 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Howard hasn't considered future outside of Philly
Ryan Howard said Sunday morning he has not considered his future in Philadelphia, which means he had not given much thought to the possibility Sunday could be his final game with the Phillies.
Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 01:55 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Phillies come up short in Burnett's final outing
Ryan Howard homered and drove in two on a 3-for-4 night, but it wasn't enough as A.J. Burnett allowed four runs in his final start of the season as the Phillies lost, 4-2, to the Braves at Citizens Ba…
Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 12:20 AM :: mlb.mlb.com
Utley reflects on season's downturn, discusses future
Chase Utley finds sanctuary in the batting cages at Citizens Bank Park, and he used that spot Saturday afternoon to talk about a 2014 season that left him frustrated on many fronts.
Sat, 27 Sep 2014, 08:05 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
After Phils erase four-run deficit, Pap notches save
The Phillies mounted a tying two-out rally in the sixth before pulling ahead in the seventh en route to a 5-4 win over the Braves on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.
Fri, 26 Sep 2014, 11:15 PM :: mlb.mlb.com
Philadelphia Union
Both Trinidad and Costa Rica with plenty to play for this weekend at PPL Park
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:00 AM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Spot in next summer's FIFA Women's World Cup on the line this weekend at PPL Park
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:37 AM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Soccer is a family affair in the Royds household and so is the Union Summer Select program
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:33 AM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Philadelphia Union press clips: October 22nd
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:38 PM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Season ending match against Crew won't mean second team on field for Union says Curtin
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:55 PM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Each victory at PPL Park in 2015 means much more to Lancaster native Andrew Wenger
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:40 PM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Regardless of size, soccer has always been in Union midfielder Vincent Nogueira's blood
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 08:14 AM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Match recap: Two goals secure three points for Union in home finale against Sporting KC
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 06:42 PM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Numbers game: Some of the figures that arose from a Union victory in the home finale
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 06:25 PM :: philadelphiaunion.com
Fan View: #PHIvSKC
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 02:57 PM :: philadelphiaunion.com
The 700 Level
Ghost Sighting: Flyers knock off Red Wings in Gostisbehere's debut
Shayne Gostisbehere made his NHL debut as the Flyers outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. 3 Stars, Play of the Game and more.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:44 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
A blockbuster by Hinkie standards: Sixers trade for Marquis Teague
Really, the headline should just be: Sixers acquire player with guaranteed salary who there's a chance you might have heard of.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:25 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Former iron worker from South Philly stars in Eagles cartoon
It's every iron worker's dream to be featured as a cartoon character next to cartoon character versions of Philadelphia Eagles players like Nick Foles, Shady McCoy, Connor Barwin quaffing his hair, a…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:02 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Bill Clinton is the owner of an Eagles jersey
That time Connor Barwin met President Clinton.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:57 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
The Evster (and Gonzo!) break down the Sixers garbage pail of a roster
The 2014-2015 Sixers have a lot of guys you never heard of before. The Evster and Gonzo are here to help you with that.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:15 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Eagles' Week 8 breakdown: Arizona Cardinals
In our weekly look at the Eagles' upcoming opponent, we go in-depth with the key players who make up the 5-1 Arizona Cardinals.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:36 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Evan Mathis hasn't given up dream of wrestling in WWE
Sometimes you have to work really hard to achieve your dreams. Evan Mathis can still do it.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:23 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Kevin Kolb writes about terrifying concussion symptoms
Head injuries are terrifying. The symptoms Kevin Kolb's lists are awful.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:52 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ESPN asks what if Eagles traded LeSean McCoy to Raiders
With the trade deadline right around the corner, ESPN.com explores what LeSean McCoy might fetch in a swap--can you say Marcus Mariota?
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:00 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Flyers continue dominance in Pittsburgh with 5-3 win
You'll see an orange Flyers flag sticking out of the top of it and waving freely in the air because the Flyers own that place.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:59 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
That time Ken Jennings and Darryl Dawkins tweeted each other
Sometimes two monsters in their respective fields come together to collaborate in an unexpected way. Usually this happens on Twitter.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:18 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Philly featured in Mo'ne Davis World Series commercial
Mo'ne Davis was featured in a Spike Lee joint during Game 1 of the World Series.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:15 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Lottery reform defeated, Hinkie still bulletproof
Today's vote is great news for Sixers fans and Sam Hinkie.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:07 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Lippy the Little Leaguer has big music dreams
Mo'ne Davis isn't the only Taney Dragon with big dreams off of the baseball diamond. While Mo'ne has her eyes on the hardwood, her former teammate Erik Lipson has set his sights on a different stage.…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:31 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
NBA GMs think very highly of Dario Saric
NBA GMs believe Dario Saric is one of the best international players who aren't yet playing in the NBA.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:01 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
3 Stars: Flyers overwhelmed early and shutout by Blackhawks
Shutout by Chicago. That's what an elite team looks like.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:08 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Percy Harvin situation mirrors DeSean Jackson's Philly exit
The Seahawks shipped Percy Harvin to the Jets last week in a move that draws quite a few comparisons to the Eagles' release of DeSean Jackson during the offseason.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 03:49 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Sixers have apparently 'given up' on preventing draft lottery reform
Even with the Thunder joining the fight, the Sixers are reportedly giving up on draft lottery reform as the NBA gets set to vote on the changes on Wednesday.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 02:16 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Sidney Crosby dressed up as WHAT for Halloween?
Apparently a career's worth of hate from Flyers fans didn't stop Sidney Crosby from honoring Philly with his Halloween costume this year.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Sixers to give away 3 pretty awesome T-shirts at home opener
There will be three t-shirts featuring either Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid, or Michael Carter-Williams.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 07:25 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Crossing Broad
Ryan Lochte was Leaving Monster Tips All Willy-Nilly at Penn State Last Night
That was at Inferno. He also left a $100 tip on a $56 bill at Mad Mex, but that Tweet has been deleted. My theory: He's not generous– he's just an idiot. He chooses the nearest hundred, adds it on as…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:03 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
The Flyers Have Called up THE GHOST
Just in time for Halloween! From the Flyers: The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere from their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, today. A G G G G G G G GHOST! As…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:16 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Joshua Harris Is Going to Buy Crystal Palace of the English Premier League, According to Bloomberg
#455897328 / gettyimages.com I would like to get… richer. More rich? From Bloomberg: Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) co-founder Josh Harris is close to an agreement to buy Crystal Palace, two peopl…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Bag of Hot Air Colin Cowherd Responds to Philly Blogs Calling Him a Bag of Hot Air
Colin Blowhard Cowherd was back on the radio today. [Why? I don't know. ESPN hates you.] He of course responded to the response over his report that Chip Kelly would take a phone call from Florida if…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:09 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
This Dude's Simple, Chip Kelly-Inspired Office Decor is Cooler than Yours
Well, that's awesome: Redditor titanicsucks (great name) posted that above picture in the r/Eagles subreddit yesterday, and it's probably cooler than what you've got on your wall in your office. What…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:42 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Connor Barwin Gave Bill Clinton a Connor Barwin Jersey
We don't know where, we don't know why, and we're not sure how, but Connor Barwin ran into Bill Clinton and gave him a Connor Barwin jersey. On top of having a great season and notching three sacks ag…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:59 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Creepy, Unfun Uncle Darren Rovell Calls out a Notre Dame Football Player for Going on a Date with Adult Film Star
Notre Dame freshman wide receiver Justin Brent went on a date (and then some) with 42-year-old adult film star (Easton, PA's own!) Lisa Ann. It's a little a lot weird, but athletes do these things, an…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:15 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
StubHub Will be All Over the Wells Fargo Center, Reminding You How You Got to the Sixers Game
The Sixers season is less than a week from tipping-off, and while we all know it's going to be a long and rough road, it can also be fun to check out a game in person. There are no stakes, the place w…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Free Press
Philadelphia Weekly
PW's Year of Beer: Weyerbacher Althea
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:40 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Year of Beer: Stone Stochasticity Hibiscusicity
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:40 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
First Person Arts Podcast: The Art of Gift Giving
A persistent 8-year-old Megan convinces her conservative mother to let her go to a birthday party. Megan is very proud to present her elaborately wrapped present to the birthday girl, but the adults a…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:32 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Haunted by the ghosts of immigrants past
Just south of Philadelphia, an old quarantine station lures paranormal spirit hunters and serious historians to explore common ground. In the darkness, it's hard to tell who's doing what. Or whether t…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:42 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Year of Beer: Tröegs Master of Pumpkins
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:35 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Dizengoff's Israeli-style pita plates hit the lunch spot
Forget the business of the place—the Hebrew-language posters, the Technicolor menu listings above the window, the throngs of people crowding the space—and focus instead on the mesmerizing pitas baking…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:59 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
The Top 10 shows around Philly this week
1. Mary Lambert Oct. 22, North Star Bar. The saucy singer on "Same Love" will keep you warm on her Heart On My Sleeve debut outing. northstarbar.com 2. Marsha Ambrosius Oct. 23, Theatre of Living Arts…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:58 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Todd Rundgren's sold-out spring show gets a fall follow-up at the Keswick
Even when Todd Rundgren was a kid growing-up in Upper Darby, the budding pop genius had a passion for music. Although his dad barred rock songs from being played in the house, he didn't mind the boy l…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:50 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
What's left of the Misfits at the TLA
Formed in Jersey in 1977 with now-legendary vocalist Glenn Danzig at the helm, Misfits were one of the most influential bands of punk and hardcore's late '70s/early '80s heyday, thrilling the moshing…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:44 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
A has-been actor attempts to restart his career in "Birdman"
(Director/Writer: Alejandro González Iñárritu) If the title doesn't tip you off, then be assured: Birdman isn't just the deeply meta story of an actor (Michael Keaton) trying to restart a career that…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:36 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
A jazz student discovers how far he'll go to reach perfection in "Whiplash"
(Director/Writer: Damien Chazelle) Two movies come out this week that question what art demands of the artist. In jazz-music nightmare Whiplash, the answer is obvious: Everything. Its crucial follow-u…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:34 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Savage Love
I'm a 20-something married trans guy in an openish marriage. In the online hunt for a guy to have some aboveboard, under-the-sheets fun with, I run into snags because I'm trans (I disclose on my profi…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:26 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Dice Raw's "The Last Jimmy" is transformed into a hip-hop musical
A crisply-casual Ozzie Jones saunters onto the Freedom Theatre's John Allen Jr. stage from its right, playfully doing gym-quality squats to show his laughing stagehand pals how much his ailing back ha…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:21 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Halloween: 15 Dance-Floor Blowouts
Peter Sterling Halloween Ball Philadelphia's sexy burlesque show is resurrected once again in the fourth annual Peter Sterling Halloween Ball, featuring Philadelphia's DJ Perry Angelozzi and drag host…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:17 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: October 22-29
Wednesday, October 22 TALK Ebola: Truth and Myth Ebola. Fear of the word is spreading way faster than the disease. But this outbreak of panic isn't much different from those that erupted when the worl…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:10 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Year of Beer: Sprecher Hard Root Beer
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 02:35 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Year of Beer: Samuel Adams Octoberfest
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 01:35 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Weekend Picks: Boo at the Zoo; AIDS Walk Philly; and more!
Friday, October 17 MUSIC Era of Abba Philly POPS Orchestra travels down memory lane with '70s hits from the Bee Gees, John Denver, Carol King, Elton John and more. The show concludes with Finnish a ca…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 04:43 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Year of Beer: Otter Creek Overgrown
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:30 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Year of Beer: Lakefront Oktoberfest
We love beer. That's why we're devoting an entire year to discovering (and drinking) cold ones from near and far. Know of a beer worth shouting out? Send us a note at... [This is a summary. To read th…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 01:33 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW Arts & Culture
Dice Raw's "The Last Jimmy" is transformed into a hip-hop musical
A crisply-casual Ozzie Jones saunters onto the Freedom Theatre's John Allen Jr. stage from its right, playfully doing gym-quality squats to show his laughing stagehand pals how much his ailing back ha…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:21 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Halloween: 15 Dance-Floor Blowouts
Peter Sterling Halloween Ball Philadelphia's sexy burlesque show is resurrected once again in the fourth annual Peter Sterling Halloween Ball, featuring Philadelphia's DJ Perry Angelozzi and drag host…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:17 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: October 22-29
Wednesday, October 22 TALK Ebola: Truth and Myth Ebola. Fear of the word is spreading way faster than the disease. But this outbreak of panic isn't much different from those that erupted when the worl…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:10 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Weekend Picks: Boo at the Zoo; AIDS Walk Philly; and more!
Friday, October 17 MUSIC Era of Abba Philly POPS Orchestra travels down memory lane with '70s hits from the Bee Gees, John Denver, Carol King, Elton John and more. The show concludes with Finnish a ca…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 04:43 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
'Sin' historian Karen Abbott exposes secret lives of women spies
PW's former star reporter delves into Civil War history in her new book, 'Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy.' Karen Abbott first hit The New York Times bestseller list with her 2007 book Sin in the Second…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 12:56 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
John Hodgman on nerds, Obama, the end of the world and "Doctor Who"
John Hodgman's turn-of-the-millennium geek credentials are impeccable: He's served as The Daily Show's "resident expert" on all things, penned three thick volumes of comprehensive world knowledge enti…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 12:44 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: October 15-22
Wednesday, October 15 STAGE Til Divorce Do Us Part: The Musical A comedy inspired by the true story of a Broadway producer's wife who attempts to pick up the pieces of her life after her husband cheat…
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 06:03 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Weekend Picks
Friday, October 10 COMEDY Gary Gulman Seeking fame on reality television is pretty normal; finding fame on Last Comic Standing, though, is pretty notable. Gary Gulman placed as a finalist in two succe…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 12:05 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Suburban panic fuels the affecting "Detroit"
Detroit is not a play about the Motor City, though that would certainly be enough to draw many local stage lovers to the Philadelphia Theatre Company's 40th-anniversary season opener. No, Lisa D'Amour…
Fri, 10 Oct 2014, 11:51 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: October 8-15
Wednesday, October 8 SHOW Sittin' In: Pre-Boo The Kimmel Center's free, monthly jam session continues with the Philadelphia Jazz Project and DJ Phsh. The performance will feature a sneak peek at the P…
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 05:16 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Weekend Picks: Oct. 3-5
Friday, October 3 DANCE Putty Dance Project: Going, Wanting in the Age of the Selfie Putty Dance Company, helmed by award-winning former Philadanco member Lauren Putty White, is asking some essentiall…
Fri, 3 Oct 2014, 01:33 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Florcy Morisset masters the art of moving on
Florcy Morisset is glowing. Whether speaking warmly with a visiting painter, arranging for transport of his framed masterworks from Vivant Art Collection, her cozy Old City outpost, or sharing insight…
Wed, 1 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: October 1-8
Wednesday, October 1 AUTHOR Steven Pinker Cognitive scientist and linguist Steven Pinker is among our foremost experts on the different ways people communicate with one another. His latest book, A Sen…
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 05:53 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Weekend Picks: Zombie Prom, College Fest and more!
Friday, September 26 STAGE Opera Philadelphia: The Barber of Seville There aren't many other operas as big as this one—Mozart's The Magic Flute maybe, Puccini's Madama Butterfly perhaps. Pierre Beauma…
Fri, 26 Sep 2014, 02:12 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Pennsylvania Ballet stays on its toes
Just off the 300 block of North Broad, on Wood Street, is PA Ballet's pretty new rehearsal space: an old armored car garage that now holds five studios and their brand new artistic director's office.…
Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 11:05 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: Sept. 24-Oct. 1
Wednesday, September 24 POETRY E-Verse Autumn Equinox Ernest Hilbert, author of Sixty Sonnets and All of You on the Good Earth, hosts an evening of poetry for the fall installment of his E-Verse radio…
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 04:33 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
PW's Weekend Picks: Feria Del Barrio, Peace Day Philly and more!
Friday, September 19 MUSIC Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions If there's one thing Nintendo really knows how to nail in its video games, it's memorable music. Throughout 2012 and 2013, their The Legend of…
Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 02:56 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Nightlife: Cooking Up Couture
One could barely tell the fashion models from the rest of the stylish crowd at Cooking Up Couture, a late-summer food and fashion showcase in Northern Liberties that gathered personalities from TV sho…
Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 11:57 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
A futuristic fashion week with the Philadelphia Collection
If there's a characteristic that's emblematic of fashion around here—more so than shiny fabric in Center City, more so than exuberant facial hair in Fishtown, more so than sweatpants in South Philly—i…
Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 11:46 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
Calendar: September 17-24
Wed., September 17 FOOD & DRINK Yards Beef and Beer Cruise Enjoy a beef and beer buffet and open bar featuring Yards' brews while cruising the Delaware on the Spirit of Philadelphia. WMMR's Jacky BamB…
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 06:02 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
NewsWorks Arts & Culture
Review: 'Richard II,' the Naive
Richard II became King of England when he was 10, and in William Shakespeare's account of the last year of his reign in 1399 before he was deposed, the 32-year-old Richard still has the mind of a kid.…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:38 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Philly rappers reflect on music, performing, and the work week
Some jobs are 9-to-5. But for most musicians, work is a 24-7 endeavor.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:33 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Poetry takes center stage at Dodge festival in Newark, NJ
Truth and lies. Killing and survival. Sex, war, and rock and roll. This weekend, thousands of people will be going on a three-day poetry bender.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:23 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Can the intersection of art and medicine lead to better patient care?
On a recent Friday afternoon, a half-dozen residents from Chestnut Hill Hospital's Family Practice Program are doing something they rarely do.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:20 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
N.J. author cooks up delicacies from plants some consider weeds
On a magnificent fall day, Tama Matsuoka Wong is making fruit leather in her New Jersey kitchen. The fruit she's using? Bright red berries from the autumn olive tree. She has foraged for the olive fro…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 04:29 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Weekly Entertainment Guide - BalletBoyz, 215 Festival & 'Great Expectations'
20 things to do this week in the Philly region. Robin Bloom offers her picks.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:55 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Teen Nobel Peace Prize winner honored with Liberty Medal in Philadelphia
On Tuesday afternoon, the Pennsylvania Convention Center was buzzing with a single word, one with singsong syllables: Malala, people would say, looking for the door to Ballroom AB. Malala? Is this whe…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 05:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Review: 'A Night with Lady G' in Ireland's quaint past
The three short one-acts that comprise A Night with Lady G offer a rarely seen glimpse into the roots of modern Irish theater. No one – or no one in America – produces the plays of Lady Augusta Gregor…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 04:14 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
University Life
University of Pennsylvania
With high Phila. principal turnover, GSE preps new school leaders
Before he became a Philadelphia public school principal, Ted Domers learned about how other school leaders ? from private, public and parochial schools ?
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 03:24 PM :: thedp.com
Making an effort to find more Rhodes, Marshall scholars
It's been more than four years since Penn has had a Rhodes Scholar ? but the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships has revamped the fellowship application process in an effort to add Penn…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:58 AM :: thedp.com
Penn Med wins distinction for LGBT health care
The Human Rights Campaign recognized all four Penn hospitals.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:50 AM :: thedp.com
Crime Log: Oct. 11 to Oct. 17, 2014
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 11 and Oct. 17, 2014.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:48 AM :: thedp.com
Partial lift of SAC moratorium on new groups approved
The moratorium on new clubs has been lifted for all non-performing arts groups.At the October 23 Student Activities Council general body meeting, an overwhelming majority of the general body voted in…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:47 AM :: thedp.com
Protesting for a religious America at 36th and Walnut
For the last ten years, Hank Essex has protested against the "corruption and demoralization of America" at the corner of 36th and Walnut every Friday.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:46 AM :: thedp.com
Disciplinary office four years behind on annual statistics reports
Compared to Ivy peers, Penn lags in disciplinary transparency.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:29 AM :: thedp.com
Loans canceled for some students after deadline to complete prerequisites
In the middle of midterm week, Wharton freshman Hannah Stulberg has a few things on her mind: her econ exam, her upcoming status report and the "sudden cancellation" of her loan by Penn's Loan Office.…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:26 AM :: thedp.com
University prepares to lobby new state legislature for Penn Vet funding
As Election Day nears, Penn's state lobbyist isn't focusing as much on the governor's race as he is on convincing new state legislators why Penn Vet funding is so important.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:25 AM :: thedp.com
New sexual assault process discussed at U. Council
Penn's General Counsel Wendy White confirmed in an interview after Wednesday's University Council meeting that Penn will implement its new disciplinary process for sexual assaults next semester.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:23 AM :: thedp.com
Under 30 summit brings alums back to Philly
The Penn alumni who attended the Forbes Under 30 Summit this week are proof of the university's mission: educating young people to make positive changes in the world.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:21 AM :: thedp.com
Shock waves reverberate in Canadian alumni community after shooting in capital
Canadian alumni and students reacted with shock after an armed gunman stormed the Canada's Main Parliament Building and the National War Memorial, killing an honor guard and shutting down the nation's…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:20 AM :: thedp.com
Princeton philosopher Peter Singer encourages 'effective altruism' at Penn
Princeton professor Peter Singer visited campus on Wednesday night in an event sponsored by Penn groups Giving What We Can and One for the World
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:18 AM :: thedp.com
Penn Vegan Society celebrates Food Week with ethical and sustainable eating
Penn Vegan Society held its kickoff party Wednesday evening
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:15 AM :: thedp.com
Developers press on with plans for 4224 Baltimore Ave.
There is still hope for the development of a 132-unit, mixed-used complex
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:32 PM :: thedp.com
Penn Museum brings mummies to Philly schools
A free program called Unpacking the Past is now offered by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:06 AM :: thedp.com
Penn, unlike peers, rejects Common App competitor
Several selective universities are accepting alternative application options after last year's technical problems in the Common Application, but Penn has not changed its admissions policy.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:02 AM :: thedp.com
For North Koreans, leaders are like idols, speaker says
Greg Scarlatoiu, executive director of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, spoke on Tuesday at "The North Korean Conundrum," hosted via the Korean Current Affairs Program.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:01 AM :: thedp.com
Ebola fears overshadow flu preparation
As Penn continues to prepare for potential Ebola cases, health professionals are keeping an eye out for the flu.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:49 AM :: thedp.com
Engineering students concerned by lack of study space
With the closure of the Towne library on May 20, Engineering students have been struggling to find study space within the Engineering quad.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:49 AM :: thedp.com
Drexel University
Temple University
Students tied up, robbed in off-campus home invasion
Residents said the armed men targeted one of their roommates, who was hit in the back of the head with a pistol. The post Students tied up, robbed in off-campus home invasion appeared first on The Tem…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 10:20 AM :: temple-news.com
Drew Katz joins Board of Trustees
Lewis Katz' only son was elected in an Oct. 14 meeting. The post Drew Katz joins Board of Trustees appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 07:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Blocks receive touch-up
"Adopt-a-Block" lets students clean streets off campus. The post Blocks receive touch-up appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Cosby, four other trustees re-elected
After last week's Board meeting, two committees grew. The post Cosby, four other trustees re-elected appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 05:10 AM :: temple-news.com
State-relateds ask for additional funding
The University of Pittsburgh has had its state funding cut in eight of the past 12 years. The post State-relateds ask for additional funding appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
650 TVs purchased for patients at Temple Hospital
pCare TV broadcasts medical information to Temple patients. The post 650 TVs purchased for patients at Temple Hospital appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Last service approaches for Bright Hope's pastor
In July, Rev. Kevin Johnson announced his resignation. The post Last service approaches for Bright Hope's pastor appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Road construction leads to traffic jams on Main Campus
Drivers said the closure of a gate on 13th Street has caused delays. The post Road construction leads to traffic jams on Main Campus appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
'A difficult time'
Homecoming parties led to alcohol citations for both students and non-students. The post 'A difficult time' appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Witness: student punched by teen on campus
The incident occurred on 13th Street near Oxford Street. The post Witness: student punched by teen on campus appeared first on The Temple News.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 10:54 PM :: temple-news.com
President Theobald's office to fund arts and humanities research
He made the announcement in a State of the University address to the Faculty Senate on Tuesday. The post President Theobald's office to fund arts and humanities research appeared first on The Temple N…
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 08:43 PM :: temple-news.com
Drew Katz named to Board of Trustees
Katz' father, Lewis Katz, served as chair of the Athletics committee until his death in May. The post Drew Katz named to Board of Trustees appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 03:13 PM :: temple-news.com
SERC opening promoted as milestone
Administrators championed the new building as part of a scientific vision. The post SERC opening promoted as milestone appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 07:10 AM :: temple-news.com
City targets off-campus behavior
If passed as is, the new law would hold landlords liable for tenants' actions. The post City targets off-campus behavior appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 05:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Scientific research grants rise
An overhaul of science and technology provides new funding for research. The post Scientific research grants rise appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
For cancer patients, an escape from stress
Fox Chase Cancer Center offers yoga and Reiki to patients fighting cancer. The post For cancer patients, an escape from stress appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 03:50 AM :: temple-news.com
Student garden moves to new location
Temple Community Garden was moved to make way for construction projects. The post Student garden moves to new location appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
College of Health Professions and Social Work faces transition
The school would be renamed the College of Public Health. The post College of Health Professions and Social Work faces transition appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
TSG to address diversity
Student leaders seek to create a statement and diversity center. The post TSG to address diversity appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 12:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Deceased student honored by hundreds
A student on medical leave was found dead in New York after going missing last week. The post Deceased student honored by hundreds appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 07:00 AM :: temple-news.com
Sexual assault to be addressed with new committee
The new group is set to create a final list of recommendations by the end of this year. The post Sexual assault to be addressed with new committee appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 06:40 AM :: temple-news.com
City marijuana law creates legal limbo
With universities receiving federal funding, marijuana enforcement remains ambiguous. The post City marijuana law creates legal limbo appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 06:30 AM :: temple-news.com
Athletic scholarships extend into summer
This year's sports cuts freed funding for the expansion of student-athlete scholarships. The post Athletic scholarships extend into summer appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 06:20 AM :: temple-news.com
After closures, school adjusts
The staff at Tanner G. Duckrey saw the school's student body size double. The post After closures, school adjusts appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Sexual assault prevention stressed in new Clery report
The annual report showed a rise in sexual offenses and a drop in burglaries. The post Sexual assault prevention stressed in new Clery report appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
New restaurants welcomed by administration as part of plan
University officials said they want to add more businesses to the area. The post New restaurants welcomed by administration as part of plan appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
After complaints, new direction for offices
The task force focused on customer service in six offices. The post After complaints, new direction for offices appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
For some throat cancer patients, neck surgery may not be needed
A doctor at Fox Chase Cancer Center recently presented his findings. The post For some throat cancer patients, neck surgery may not be needed appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
'Lucky to be friends'
A recent alumna is remembered by her close friends and family. The post 'Lucky to be friends' appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 12:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Theobald announces committee on sexual assault
The committee will seek to complete a report of students' perceptions of the issue, a review of current policies and procedures and explore best practices from other institutions. The post Theobald an…
Fri, 3 Oct 2014, 04:19 PM :: temple-news.com
Increased funding requested
The university asked for about a $7 million rise in state funds. The post Increased funding requested appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 07:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Campus Rec adds programs
Half of the added club teams were cut Division I sports. The post Campus Rec adds programs appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Sink or swim
A turtle vendor on Main Campus who has had the legality of his street sales called into question said he has nowhere else to go. The post Sink or swim appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 05:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Google Maps removes 'Temple Town' nickname
University officials said they did not support the name. The post Google Maps removes 'Temple Town' nickname appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Community reacts to Uptown project
The former music hall sits vacant prior to its renovation. The post Community reacts to Uptown project appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
TUH extends coverage for remote stroke treatment
Teleconferencing for suspected strokes can provide earlier diagnoses. The post TUH extends coverage for remote stroke treatment appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
New app aims to organize intramural events
REC*IT operates on about 870 other schools' campuses. The post New app aims to organize intramural events appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Temple Student Government launches Snapchat account
Student leaders said the program will be used for promoting campus events. The post Temple Student Government launches Snapchat account appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 12:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Alcohol rates resemble past years
Administrators said the first few weeks of the fall semester are the most active of the year. The post Alcohol rates resemble past years appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 07:10 AM :: temple-news.com
After Monteiro's exit, department head seeks change
The CLA dean said African American studies will soon move in 'a new direction.' The post After Monteiro's exit, department head seeks change appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
New sorority starts week of initiation
Alpha Xi Delta, created last year, recently began its first Rush Week process. The post New sorority starts week of initiation appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 05:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Student launches health care education phone app
A pharmacy student has attracted faculty attention with his second application. The post Student launches health care education phone app appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Computer network crash prompts prevention efforts
Computer Services said this summer's crash was a rare occurrence. The post Computer network crash prompts prevention efforts appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Diamond Street maintenance continues
Originally intended to occur during the summer, construction has lingered into the fall semester. The post Diamond Street maintenance continues appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Law School opens Hall of Fame
Administrators said they hope to attract inductees to the hall. The post Law School opens Hall of Fame appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Temple Fest charges spark discussion among students
The university and city will hold hearings on the Welcome Week incident. The post Temple Fest charges spark discussion among students appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 12:10 AM :: temple-news.com
University: track & field matters were handled 'appropriately'
After university staff reviewed last month's Temple News investigation of the track & field program, a Temple spokesperson said the school responded appropriately. The post University: track & field m…
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 09:45 AM :: temple-news.com
Adult trial for brick assault defendant
Zaria Estes could face decades in prison if convicted. The post Adult trial for brick assault defendant appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 06:20 AM :: temple-news.com
Katz' Board of Trustees position to remain open
Administrators said the board will elect a new trustee at a later date. The post Katz' Board of Trustees position to remain open appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Anderson secure, overcrowding arises
ID checkpoints have left the building's entrances congested. The post Anderson secure, overcrowding arises appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 05:20 AM :: temple-news.com
TU Police connect through captains
Local leaders serve as liaisons in the newly extended patrol zone. The post TU Police connect through captains appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 05:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Temple Fest incident results in charges
The commonwealth charged a student for the altercation. The post Temple Fest incident results in charges appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Anderson robber given 17–35 years in prison
Darryl Moon pleaded guilty to robbing and assaulting a professor last October. The post Anderson robber given 17–35 years in prison appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
CSS officers to train reaction with new digital simulator
The new machine will test officers when to use their firearms. The post CSS officers to train reaction with new digital simulator appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
No change in university's overall national ranking
An administrator described the results as a 'disappointment.' The post No change in university's overall national ranking appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Students create green disposal
A student organization worked with university administrators to implement the initiative. The post Students create green disposal appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 12:16 AM :: temple-news.com
After attacks, outreach
Administrators and TSG officers said the March attacks sparked the extension of police coverage. The post After attacks, outreach appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Elusive ATV and dirt bike riders disrupt streets
To prevent dangerous high-speed chases, police don't pursue riders in the city. The post Elusive ATV and dirt bike riders disrupt streets appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 06:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Vacancies remain at Avenue North
With one vacancy filled, two venues remain empty along the shopping strip. The post Vacancies remain at Avenue North appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Professor publishes geological finds
The professor's research of plate tectonics received national attention. The post Professor publishes geological finds appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
e-SFF participation rate reaches minimum threshold
After having reached a two-year benchmark of a 50 percent response rate, the SFF forms will remain online. The post e-SFF participation rate reaches minimum threshold appeared first on The Temple News…
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Bicycle thefts drop by half
CSS attributes the new statistics to recent busts and expanded programs focused on prevention. The post Bicycle thefts drop by half appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 01:10 AM :: temple-news.com
With new year, new rooms assigned
Administrators use a matrix system to find rooms for hundreds of courses. The post With new year, new rooms assigned appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 12:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Campus police to patrol farther off Main Campus
Following the spring brick attacks, the university addresses safety concerns with extended patrol boundaries. The post Campus police to patrol farther off Main Campus appeared first on The Temple News…
Wed, 3 Sep 2014, 05:00 AM :: temple-news.com
University responds, debate remains
After President Theobald announced a university investigation, students remain discontented. The post University responds, debate remains appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 08:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Foley out as track administrator, university investigates claims
Patrick O'Connor said Temple is examining details from last week's track & field report. The post Foley out as track administrator, university investigates claims appeared first on The Temple News.…
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 07:30 AM :: temple-news.com
Housing faces a deficit
The future budget for residential life remains in the red. The post Housing faces a deficit appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 05:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Title IX complaint remains unresolved
A complaint argued the university has not given equal opportunity for male athletes. The post Title IX complaint remains unresolved appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Philly sees brain gain
Graduates from local colleges and universities have increasingly chosen to stay in Philadelphia after receiving their diplomas. The post Philly sees brain gain appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 04:10 AM :: temple-news.com
University participates in economic growth campaign
Retaining graduates in the area is one of the campaign's main goals. The post University participates in economic growth campaign appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 03:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Disabilities office launches electronic application program
MyDRS makes it easier for students with disabilities to file for academic accomodations. The post Disabilities office launches electronic application program appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
Issues linger at The View
With occupancy filled, residents shared their observations of the security gaps and maintenance issues. The post Issues linger at The View appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 01:51 AM :: temple-news.com
Teacher's union set to negotiate altered contract
TAUP hopes to reach renegotiations by discussion, not demands. The post Teacher's union set to negotiate altered contract appeared first on The Temple News.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014, 02:30 PM :: temple-news.com
Theobald addresses Welcome Week altercation
The president announced a university investigation into an alleged punch during Temple Fest, reportedly sparked by a heated debate. The post Theobald addresses Welcome Week altercation appeared first…
Wed, 27 Aug 2014, 12:02 AM :: temple-news.com
For North Broad, a new lighting project
The installations come as part of an effort to boost the corridor's economy. The post For North Broad, a new lighting project appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014, 06:23 AM :: temple-news.com
Monteiro among four professors leaving department
Anthony Monteiro's contract was not renewed before the June 30 deadline. The post Monteiro among four professors leaving department appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014, 06:15 AM :: temple-news.com
'Fly in 4' nears benchmark in planned implementation
With 82 percent of eligible students signed up, the university has made plans for increased advising questions. The post 'Fly in 4' nears benchmark in planned implementation appeared first on The Temp…
Tue, 26 Aug 2014, 05:30 AM :: temple-news.com
After Welcome Week assault, mixed stories
The university addresses an alleged assault at activities fair. The post After Welcome Week assault, mixed stories appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014, 04:38 AM :: temple-news.com
Dean aims to help public schools
The College of Education has created programs in the city's school district to reach out to the surrounding area. The post Dean aims to help public schools appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014, 02:10 AM :: temple-news.com
University breaks fundraising record again
After breaking the record for dollars raised or pledged in 2013, Institutional Advancement, the university office charged with soliciting donations, report a second consecutive record-breaking year. T…
Thu, 21 Aug 2014, 05:30 AM :: temple-news.com
Former Temple student files sexual discrimination complaint
She said administrators improperly handled her rape case, in violation of Title IX. The post Former Temple student files sexual discrimination complaint appeared first on The Temple News.
Sat, 16 Aug 2014, 10:26 AM :: temple-news.com
Morgan Hall replaces second floor with buffet, adds convenience store
Temple's newest dining hall will change options in response to student feedback. The post Morgan Hall replaces second floor with buffet, adds convenience store appeared first on The Temple News.
Fri, 15 Aug 2014, 11:55 AM :: temple-news.com
University makes SAT optional for new students
Applicants will now answer four short open-ended questions that will be graded by trained readers. The post University makes SAT optional for new students appeared first on The Temple News.
Tue, 29 Jul 2014, 05:55 PM :: temple-news.com
Community members halt Temple's purchase of William Penn property
The university's plans to build fields and a trade school on the property were delayed with an injunction filed by a coalition of community members. The post Community members halt Temple's purchase o…
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 11:44 AM :: temple-news.com
University researchers find potential HIV cure
After nearly two years of research, a molecular combination found to cure cells of HIV was published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The method is still a long way from widespr…
Mon, 21 Jul 2014, 09:02 PM :: temple-news.com
Fire in old medical building during set demolition
The cause of the fire, which took 45 minutes to put out, remains unknown by officials. The post Fire in old medical building during set demolition appeared first on The Temple News.
Fri, 18 Jul 2014, 12:53 PM :: temple-news.com
Tuition to rise by $600 following flat state funding
The University said the money set aside for financial aid will increase by close to $10 million. The post Tuition to rise by $600 following flat state funding appeared first on The Temple News.
Thu, 17 Jul 2014, 03:56 PM :: temple-news.com
Criticism of professors' study grows as university finishes ethics review
Complaints of biased funding focus on two economics professors' 2013 private-prison study. The post Criticism of professors' study grows as university finishes ethics review appeared first on The Temp…
Wed, 9 Jul 2014, 08:04 PM :: temple-news.com
Norris Apartments receive federal aid for redevelopment
The university additionally pledged financial and educational support for the future mixed-income housing complex The post Norris Apartments receive federal aid for redevelopment appeared first on The…
Wed, 2 Jul 2014, 09:43 PM :: temple-news.com
University to acquire William Penn property
In a partnership with the LDC Fund, the property is planned to be redeveloped as athletics fields for two of Temple's teams and as a job-training academy that will partner with the university's Colleg…
Thu, 19 Jun 2014, 11:54 PM :: temple-news.com
University to review ethics complaint regarding two professors
In a study of privately-run prisons, funding from private prison companies was not originally stated, something the complaint argues influenced objectivity. The post University to review ethics compla…
Fri, 13 Jun 2014, 12:36 PM :: temple-news.com
Katz remembered by hundreds in memorial service
Held in the Temple Performing Arts Center, speakers included former President Bill Clinton, former Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Gov. Tom Corbett, Mayor Nutter and other prominent people of the…
Thu, 5 Jun 2014, 09:42 AM :: temple-news.com
Katz, trustee and alumnus, dies in plane crash
Lewis Katz, co-owner of the Philly Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com died while in a plane that went down in a fireball shortly after taking off. The post Katz, trustee and alumnus, dies in plane cr…
Sun, 1 Jun 2014, 10:48 AM :: temple-news.com
Professor accused of making anti-Semitic comments
Alessio Lerro, an Italian professor, was criticized by conservative media outlets for questioning the death toll in the Holocaust. The post Professor accused of making anti-Semitic comments appeared f…
Sat, 31 May 2014, 03:27 PM :: temple-news.com
20-year-old man shot Thursday night near Norris Homes
Residents react to the shooting that left a non-temple affiliated man in the hospital The post 20-year-old man shot Thursday night near Norris Homes appeared first on The Temple News.
Fri, 30 May 2014, 08:05 PM :: temple-news.com
Preliminary master plan calls for new science buildings, increased green space
An early Visualize Temple proposal details a new central quad and renovations throughout Main Campus. The post Preliminary master plan calls for new science buildings, increased green space appeared f…
Thu, 29 May 2014, 04:09 PM :: temple-news.com
Two Temple trustees win ownership of top Philly papers
Lewis Katz and Gerry H.F. Lenfest win auction for control of Philly media companies with an $88 million bid. The post Two Temple trustees win ownership of top Philly papers appeared first on The Templ…
Tue, 27 May 2014, 06:44 PM :: temple-news.com
After $25 M donation, School of Medicine to be named after Katz
The longtime trustee's donation, the largest in university history, will go toward the medical school. The post After $25 M donation, School of Medicine to be named after Katz appeared first on The Te…
Thu, 15 May 2014, 11:25 AM :: temple-news.com
Trustees meet to discuss facilities, academics and alumni relations
In a private session, trustees and administrators discussed the upcoming Visualize Temple master plan. The post Trustees meet to discuss facilities, academics and alumni relations appeared first on Th…
Tue, 6 May 2014, 01:12 PM :: temple-news.com
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss claims in Temple case of harassment, discrimination
Five charges brought by a former track & field thrower were dismissed, while three remain. The post Federal judge denies motion to dismiss claims in Temple case of harassment, discrimination appeared…
Fri, 2 May 2014, 09:19 PM :: temple-news.com
Nerds Across America: Two game creators, an animator, and a dancer on bicycles meandering across the country
Philadelphia people tend to be an ambitious sort. No better is this personified than in the ragtag...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Interviews With Masked Warriors: Ophidian the Cobra
With Philadelphia's own Chikara Pro wrestling officially back from its near year-long hiatus and touring North America,...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Geekend Picks: 24 Hour Horror-Thon, Karaoke Gong Show, Buster Keaton Shorts
Hello geeks! This weekend test your mettle at one of two 24-hour fests, plenty of All Hallow's...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
NYCC 2014: Obligatory Cosplay Roundup
One of the things you have to talk about when mentioning New York Comic Con is the...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Noir at the Bar Arrives on October 29th
It's too soon to say yet what the weather will be on October 29th, but it's a...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Geeky Events At The Victoria Freehouse
Ask most people who enjoy a good beer every now and then what one of the hardest...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
The Ocean Blue and Riverside To Revive The Glory Days of College Rock This Week
While the grunge revolution was happening, I was oblivious, instead immersed in the sweetness and light performed...
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
NYCC 2014: Hands on with the How To Train Your Dragon 2 Oculus Rift Experience
Image lovingly borrowed from Polygon.com If you're into tech, no doubt you have heard of the Oculus...
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:30 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Geek of the Week: Libby Reindell
Libby Reindell is a key figure in Philadelphia's local comedy scene–and a true geek at heart. A...
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Apiary Magazine Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Build New Website & Publish More Issues
In the interest of full disclosure, since I am a Very Serious Professional Journalist ™, I'm a...
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:19 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Philly.com - Tech
Yahoo CEO defends strategy in face of criticism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Signaling her reign has reached a pivotal juncture, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is trying to convince restless shareholders that the long-struggling Internet company is heading in the…
Apple issues security warning for iCloud
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple has posted a new security warning for users of its iCloud online storage service amid reports of a concerted effort to steal passwords and other data from people who use the…
Over 1,000 Europeans a day ask Google to scrub Web
SAN FRANCISCO - Google is being swamped with demands from Europeans trying to erase humiliating links to their past.
Will Google's New Inbox App Be The Perfect Replacement For Gmail?
Queen sends her first tweet, signed 'Elizabeth R'
LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II has sent her first tweet - though she kept things traditional, signing off with Elizabeth R.
Ello and Goodbye? Another Social Utopia Gets Its 15 Minutes
In the wider world of domain names, the address is key
Dot-restaurant will debut next month, following on the heels of dot-city, dot-organic, dot-rich, and even - dare we say it? - dot-WTF. So before you suddenly notice how the digital landscape has shift…
The top 20 US cities for tech startup funding
When you think of tech startups, you probably think Northern California. Companies there receive the largest share of funding from venture capitalists, but there are several other notable pockets arou…
In Kensington, a fortunate son waves high-tech flag
The gulf was not immediately apparent as Alex Klein spoke Wednesday. The 24-year-old tech entrepreneur was low-key as he chatted up juniors and seniors at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High…
Doctor diagnoses medical problem, prescribes app
See a problem in your daily life. Say to yourself, Wow, the smartphone in my pocket could help solve that. Become an inventor and entrepreneur.
Technically Philly
UberX is live (and free) in Philadelphia this weekend
A major insurer of Philadelphia taxis just went bankrupt and Uber's taking advantage.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Tonight: Malvern mobile app founder pitches on ABC's 'Shark Tank'
CEO Phil Reitnour's mobile app lets users broadcast video, location and other information in case of an emergency.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:23 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
4 mistakes founders make, according to biz coach Mike Krupit
Some free advice from the veteran entrepreneur.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:31 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Wayne-based business valuation firm BizEquity raises $5.1M
The company, which has ties to legendary Safeguard Scientifics founder Pete Musser, helps small businesses figure out what they're worth.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 12:36 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
SEER Interactive to leave the 'Search Church' in mid-2015
The online marketing company is leaving its trademark headquarters so its 80-person Philadelphia team can all be under one roof.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:02 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Polygon editor (and Philadelphian) Chris Grant responds to Gamergate
Silence isn't the answer.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:50 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Why this Penn Nursing student thinks mobile games can fight water scarcity
He's in the running for a $100,000 prize to make it happen.
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 07:38 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Here's a Storify of highlights from the Forbes Under 30 Summit
A who's who of civic and business leaders — from both the under- and over-30 sets.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 04:05 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Why these app founders took a break from Penn to focus on 'Down to Chill'
The app aims to make hanging out with friends easier. Its founders say the decision to take a year off from school was an easy one.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:20 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
1,400 companies use Wayne's SkillSurvey to check job references
Customers say they get more honest answers when they use the software, which anonymizes responses.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:50 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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City Life
This Evening At The Philadelphia Film Festival: High School High
Key & Peele/alt-comedy fans, take note: The locally-produced Teacher of the Year features an ensemble cast that includes Keegan-Michael Key and Jason and Randy Sklar. Made in the mockumentary mode per…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:59 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
The Times They Are A-Changin': WPHT Cannot Find An Asshole Big Enough To Fill Its Afternoons
The Daily News reports that Dick Morris, the conservative talk radio host for WPHT, is leaving his post to focus on campaigning for 2016 candidates for office, which, if you know anything about Morris…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:16 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
This Evening At The 215 Festival: Kickoff, Steak and Cocktails!
Because you're going to need a little help if you want to be informed enough to properly navigate this year's packed 215 festival, here's a brief who's who to help you plan your evening tonight: Headh…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Right Now In The People's Republic Of Comcast: The Holidays Are Here!
It's weird to think about it, but even totalitarian regimes celebrate holidays. Hence this year's Comcast Holiday Spectacular, a hellish cacophony of carols and strings that will be ruining the season…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:58 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
The Way We Live Now: $2.00 Cigarette Tax Inspires Attractive Street Art
Some decent #streetart in #brewerytownbeats – nice A photo posted by Peter Ochester (@brewerytownbeats) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:34pm PDT The little pen and pencil crest makes it all feel kind of honorabl…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:28 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
In A Sick, Sad World, It's Nice To Know The Musicians Section Of Philly Craigslist Is Rife With Lovable Goofballs
Really. When's the last time you headed over there? Been a while? It has been for us, too. Meanwhile, everybody, MEET DALE: "If you don't like double bass drum patterns on the choruses of your songs,…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:20 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
SPOKE Magazine Is The New Source Of In-Depth Journalism For Cyclists
Making a magazine, making a video! We're with #malixmedia A photo posted by Spoke Magazine (@spoke_mag) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:24pm PDT Founded by a crew of established and up-and-coming Philadelphia jo…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Dice Raw's LP Jimmy's Back Will Come Back Tomorrow At The Freedom Theatre As The Last Jimmy
Tomorrow night at 8 PM at the Freedom Theatre, The Last Jimmy, the theatrical adaptation of Dice Raw's LP Jimmy's Back, will premiere with Dice in a starring role. Jimmy's Back is Dice Raw's concept a…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:08 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Noontime Nuggetz: Cold Fronts, "Hit Me"
Lyrics videos are usually pretty tiresome, but luckily this one for a burner from Philly power-pop superheroes Cold Fronts makes up for it with singing leads and weird glitchy germs. Cold Fronts play…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:48 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
New Exhibit At Practice Gallery Explores History Of Pennsylvania Dutch Magic
Artist Nick Lenker has a new exhibit up at Practice Gallery that combines performance, ceramics and mixed media to build a narrative study of his personal relationship to Pennsylvania Dutch mysticism.…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:12 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Philadelphia Speaks
The PPA Should Not Sell Taxi Licenses But Lease Them!
The Philadelphia Parking Authority intends to auction off forty-six taxi medallions this year. Elected, political and civic leaders across...
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:04 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
What Have We Given Back Lately, and is it Enough?
I just added to my response on the Where to donate stuffed animals thread bringing up what the St Francis Inn in Kensington does daily, then...
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:20 AM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
UberX Surprise Launch in Philly
UberX just made a surprise Philly launch tonight. This seems to come on the heels of a large insurer of Philly cabs going bankrupt today. RIDE SAFELY...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:02 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Parent network for Washington Square West?
Our family (myself, my fiance and our 3-year-old) currently live in East Falls, and will be moving to Washington Square West in a few months. In our...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:34 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Your Old Cell Phone Can Help a Trapped Woman
Your Old Phone Can Help a Trapped Woman Seventeen people were killed in domestic violence incidences in the city last year, and police officers...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:12 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
What the Heck is a PDAC?
PDAC? What the Heck is a PDAC? A PDAC is Police District Advisory Committee. Every police district in Philadelphia has one. It is composed of...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:09 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Your Old Cell Phone Can Help a Trapped Woman
Your Old Phone Can Help a Trapped Woman Seventeen people were killed in domestic violence incidences in the city last year, and police officers...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:07 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
New Years Eve
I'm looking for something awesome to do for New Year's Eve. My BF is from Texas originally and is loving the city. I want to show him a great Philly...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:00 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Spring Garden Street is looking rough around the edges
This probably belongs in the At least we're not Detroit thread, but... http://goo.gl/maps/FkP47
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:45 AM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
SEPTA could strike again on Monday
SEPTA Strike: It Could Happen On Monday | News | Philadelphia Magazine (http://www.phillymag.com/news/2014/10/21/septa-strike-philadelphia)
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:48 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
another case of workplace violence in ny
another case of workplace violence in ny . dude with hatchet attacks
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:08 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
New Zealand's airline safety briefing...
Not your usual airline safety briefing... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qOw44VFNk8Y&feature=youtu.be
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 06:50 PM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Walgreens at 18th & South
Does anyone know what was going on this morning at the Walgreens on 18th & South? They usually open around 7am, but when I walked by around 8:30 the...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:04 AM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
The Parker Spruce/ 13th St
Does anyone know what happened last night at the PS? Everyone was being evicted and send off in taxi cabs..It was a sad scene, so many elderly and...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:44 AM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Tom Wolf's running mate Sen. Stack will try to hold both offices if elected
A vote for Wolf is a vote for this jackhole too. ---Quote--- He said he was consulting constitutional lawyers to see if it was legal, Brady...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:28 AM :: philadelphiaspeaks.com
Reddit Philly
Guaging interest? Anyone like running (slowly) and brunch?
So I mildly enjoy running and extremely enjoy brunch in the city and I am wondering if there are any like-minded individuals. I usually run somewhere between 3-5 miles, sometimes more, sometimes less,…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 08:31 PM :: reddit.com
Keys found in Hawthorne Park - 12th & Catharine
Found a set of keys in Hawthorne Park (12th & Catharine) submitted by LLM139 [link] [comment]
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 06:02 PM :: reddit.com
How is a supermarket allowed to sell beer?
I was shopping for some groceries and they were giving away free food / beer samples at the Thriftway in Port Richmond so I stopped in and I had a WTF moment. I've lived in PA for all my life and I've…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:39 PM :: reddit.com
Looking for housing or a roommate! ~$450/mo, south/center/west all okay.
I'm looking a roommate to look at housing options with, or a room. I'm looking to spend no more than ~$450/mo, hopefully staying in South Philly but could live out in West Philly too. In South Philly,…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:15 PM :: reddit.com
REMINDER: reddit Halloween #Meetup TONIGHT Cooperage @ 8pm
TONIGHT, 8pm-?? Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar, 7th & Walnut $3 Craft Beer til midnight More info here & here. Come in costume or come dressed up (I'll be doing the latter). There will be $150+ worth of…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:22 PM :: reddit.com
The Navy Yard Hangar: too creepy; didn't go in
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 12:18 PM :: reddit.com
Philly Bike Party Halloween Ride TONIGHT!
Tonight, ride with Philly Bike Party as we celebrate Halloween all over Philly! Come join Philly Bike Party for a spooky community bike ride around the city, with stops for dancing, party games, ghost…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:47 AM :: reddit.com
Places in Philadelphia good for playing fetch with dog?
I'm looking for different places I can take my dog to play fetch. Preferably somewhere where off-leash play is permitted, but any suggestions would be appreciated. I live in West Philly, but willing t…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 11:21 AM :: reddit.com
Guilty Plea Coming from Pa. State Senator LeAnna Washington: A guilty plea is expected next week from Pennsylvania state senator LeAnna Washington, who is charged with using government staffers to plan campaign fundraising events.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:46 AM :: reddit.com
I do not understand Philly politics at all. A while back someone posted a site with a good break down of how the ward system works, too. Does anyone have that handy?
Thank you. This city is so confusing. submitted by brdistheword [link] [12 comments]
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 10:39 AM :: reddit.com
Yesterday's sunset over Oxford Circle
submitted by phillybe…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 05:05 AM :: reddit.com
Kabuki Theater?
I have a couple of friends coming into town and had a thought to take them out to see some kabuki theater. Does anyone know of any small theater companies that have any kabuki-style shows that are goi…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:43 PM :: reddit.com
New Corruption Charges Against Former Phila. Traffic Court Judge.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:41 PM :: reddit.com
Suspect Wanted In Terrifying Daylight Carjacking Outside Gas Station In Philadelphia
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:40 PM :: reddit.com
Help- Mom needs low income Delco apt
Short story- I'm out west permanently, Dad and older sibling passed on, Mom is 80, healthy but can't drive due to vision, living on social security check only. She grew up in Delco, wants to stay here…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:31 PM :: reddit.com
uberX is now live (and free) in Philadelphia this weekend
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:13 PM :: reddit.com
Best place for sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich in east falls / Manayunk / roxborough area?
I use to go to crossroads cafe because I likes their breakfast sandwiches, but they are closed now. Any good breakfast sandwich spots in this area?? submitted by asforus [link] [13 comments]
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:39 PM :: reddit.com
Friday Night Lights
submitted by SunshineandWhiskey [link] [1 comment]
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:33 PM :: reddit.com
All Physics classes at Bodine HS are cancelled, this is NOT ok.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:54 PM :: reddit.com
FAvorite Philly book? Fiction or nonfictiom.
I couldn't answer the question when someone asked me for the best book set in philly. Looking for opinions. submitted by brachiators [link] [36 comments]
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:03 PM :: reddit.com
Korean company to pitch platform screen doors to SEPTA
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:04 PM :: reddit.com
SEPTA City Division TWU 234 (buses, subway, el, trolleys) to hold strike authorization meeting on October 26
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:18 PM :: reddit.com
Original Yuengling Ice Cream Receipt with list of flavors!
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:30 AM :: reddit.com
Wolf would remove food stamp asset test and restore GA
Whoops. Posting on my phone... http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20141024_Wolf_says_he_ll_end_food-stamp_asset_test_if_elected_governor.html submitted by ROTLA [link] [11 comments]
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:32 AM :: reddit.com
Maps of Philadelphia Crime Data (x-post from /r/dataisbeautiful)
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 07:29 AM :: reddit.com
REMINDER: reddit Halloween #Meetup 10/25 Cooperage @ 8pm
October 25th, 8pm-?? Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar, 7th & Walnut $3 Craft Beer til midnight More info here. See some of you tonight at the Weekly Meetup! edit: we recommend you come in costume or come…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:47 PM :: reddit.com
Hidden City Phila
A Monumental Shift At Dilworth Park
Olin's design for Dilworth Park gives Philadelphia what it has long struggled for: a suitably grand approach to the monumental City Hall, says Hidden City co-editor Nathaniel Popkin. Here's his review…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:18 AM :: hiddencityphila.org
Kenney To Hist Commission: Put Buildings On Register, Get More Funding
Firm would simply recoup money through ads, Councilman Kenney wants to bolster Historical Commission, Councilman Henon undaunted by Planning Commission's non-recommendation for Mayfair overlay, and Gu…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:08 AM :: hiddencityphila.org
Bill Seeks To Preempt Tragedy With Better Data For Firefighters
Blueprint reconnaissance for firefighter safety, improvements to the Burk Mansion, City Council considers beautification of vacant land by former convicts, and more inaction on PGW sale
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:24 AM :: hiddencityphila.org
Why The Flying Saucer Deserves Your LOVE
Preservation Alliance calls iconic LOVE Park building a "place to save," zoning changes introduced for parts of North Philly, another firm for the Navy Yard, and a sinking pharmacy in South Philly
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:54 AM :: hiddencityphila.org
The Missing Namesake Of North Philly's Lost Necropolis
Next up in our Halloween cemetery series: Harry K hits the tomes looking for the missing obelisk of Monument Cemetery. Is it sitting in a gravestone dumping ground at the foot of the Betsy Ross Bridge…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:53 PM :: hiddencityphila.org
Of Birds And Drinking Water
Inside the East Park Reservoir, Temple students adopting blocks, UCD to start early on 40th Street plaza, and Jewish life gets a boost at Penn
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:03 AM :: hiddencityphila.org
Preservation Alliance Launches "Places To Save" List
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia reboots their annual Endangered Properties list with new Places to Save announcements
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 06:06 PM :: hiddencityphila.org
Bless Our Beer Gardens, Past and Present
Drinking al fresco reached new heights this summer as brilliantly designed beer gardens popped up all over the city. This isn't anything new though, says Nic Esposito. Philadelphia has been publicly d…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:38 PM :: hiddencityphila.org
Old City Orange Façade To Be Preserved
Historical Commission okays Old City development, the emblematic stairway at the Barnes, Blatstein serious yet anxious about The Provence, 10 homes for NoLibs, and a salvaged cornice delights in Fisht…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 08:42 AM :: hiddencityphila.org
The Tombstone Wall Of Society Hill
With October at hand and Halloween on the way, we thought a series on historic cemeteries was most appropriate. Our first story presents the strange tale of thirty tombstones that sit embedded in the…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:02 PM :: hiddencityphila.org
Philly Chit Chat
#NewRetail South Street Celebrity Dance Studio Opens In November - Millennium Dance Complex
Millennium Dance Complex is coming to Philadelphia, South Street to be precise in the old Pearl Art... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] <…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:36 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Century 21 Grand Opening Photos - Via Instagram - How bout that Champagne Gal?
OMG as timing would have it I was at the U of P emergency room taking care of the infection in my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:57 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
LAST NIGHT'S PARTIES: Zarwin Baum & Citrin Cooperman Celebrity Casino Night & Funky Bresta
Hope you caught my earlier entry about the opening of Century 21. Long story short, with an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:57 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
One Man's Trash: Week 34 Report
WEEK 34: Allens Lane & Lincoln Drive to Carpenter's Woods My selfish goal/personal motivation for doing this project spread out over the course of a year was to get to know every corner of the park. I…
Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 09:18 PM :: phillyskyline.com
One Man's Trash: Week 33 Report
WEEK 33: Crefeld Street to Cedars House Maps/add'l photos to come. * * * WEEK 33 HAUL GLASS 1 40oz bottle Budweiser 1 jar Classico pasta sauce METAL 1 12oz can Coors Light 1 12oz can Busch Light STYRO…
Wed, 3 Sep 2014, 09:20 PM :: phillyskyline.com
One Man's Trash: Week 32 Report
WEEK 32: Bells Mill Road to Valley Green Maps/add'l photos to come. * * * WEEK 32 HAUL GLASS 4 wine bottles no labels STYROFOAM 1 16oz cup 1 10oz cup 3 pcs random styrofoam PAPER 1 Tastykake pie box l…
Mon, 1 Sep 2014, 09:30 PM :: phillyskyline.com
One Man's Trash: Week 31 Report
WEEK 31: Devil's Pool work party For a group of four people (me, Sarah, Seth, and Eric, who is vacating his post as FOW's volunteer coorindator — best of luck, buddy), we sure made quick work of the c…
Wed, 6 Aug 2014, 09:43 PM :: phillyskyline.com
One Man's Trash: Week 30 Report
WEEK 30: Mt Airy Avenue to Westview Street Maps/add'l photos to come. * * * WEEK 30 HAUL METAL 3 12oz cans Coors Light (crushed) 1 12oz can Diet Coke (share with BFF) 1 12oz can Budweiser 1 12oz can A…
Mon, 4 Aug 2014, 11:01 PM :: phillyskyline.com
Philly Mag
Philly Monitoring 30 Recent Travelers for Ebola
Philadelphia health officials are monitoring 30 people in the city for Ebola, NBC 10 reports. Here's why you shouldn't panic: There are no confirmed cases. Nobody has shown symptoms. But the 30 people…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 07:03 PM :: phillymag.com
The Amazing Adventures of WMMR's Preston and Steve
Illustrations by Danny Hellman Read more from our Conversation Issue. The post The Amazing Adventures of WMMR's Preston and Steve appeared first on Philadelphia Magazine.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:23 PM :: phillymag.com
Weekend Reading: Foles And the Contract
Some links to pass along as we inch closer to Eagles-Cardinals: Bill Barnwell of Grantland tackles the quarterback contract issue in great depth including the future for Nick Foles and the rest of the…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 02:52 PM :: phillymag.com
Valanni Is Offering a "Banged Up Brunch" on Saturdays
Every Saturday, Valanni Restaurant is throwing a "Banged Up Brunch" featuring happy hour drink specials and a selection of brunch favorites, tapas style for $5. No need to decide sweet or savory, just…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 01:01 PM :: phillymag.com
Cox Playing Key Role In Eagles Pass-Rush
Eight different Eagles have notched a sack this season, yet the column next to Fletcher Cox's name shows a goose egg. Looking at numbers alone, it'd be easy to draw the conclusion that Cox is not doin…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:51 AM :: phillymag.com
Uber Launches UberX In Philadelphia, But PPA Says "Not So Fast"
On Friday afternoon, the scads of Uber customers in the Philadelphia area received an email announcing the arrival of UberX, the company's lower-cost alternative, within city limits. The company expla…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:21 AM :: phillymag.com
Eye On the Enemy: NFC East Roundup
Once a week, we'll take a spin around the NFC East to check in on what's going on with the Eagles' division rivals. DALLAS COWBOYS (6-1) Week 8 Opponent: Washington Redskins (2-5) (Monday 8:30 p.m.) L…
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: phillymag.com
Property's Weekend Agenda: Glass Collectors' Paradise
Check out these photos from this glass collectors' estate sale. These are all from the same house. In addition, the estate sale includes this: Among other mid-century modern Danish…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:14 PM :: phillymag.com
17 #GayPhilly Instagrams You Should See This Week: Drag Performers Marry Under a Shower of Glitter at Voyeur and Other Snaps to Warm Your Heart
In a week weighed down with sad news, I thought it would be fun to focus this week's #GayPhilly Instagram roundup on some of the more heart-warming snaps I saw throughout the week. It all started Sund…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 05:05 PM :: phillymag.com
13 Things To Do In Philly This Weekend: Get Spooky in Manayunk, Eat Filipino Hotdogs at Garage, Go Inside The Artist's Studio, And More
The post 13 Things To Do In Philly This Weekend: Get Spooky in Manayunk, Eat Filipino Hotdogs at Garage, Go Inside The Artist's Studio, And More appeared first on Philadelphia Magazine.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 04:27 PM :: phillymag.com
DEEP THROAT: Q&A With Harry Shearer
Illustration by EVERYBODY'S GOT TO BE IN A GANG Harry Shearer — aka the voice of Mr. Burns, Mr. Smithers, Ned Flanders, Otto The Bus Driver and Moe the Bar Tender, aka Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls,…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:39 AM :: phawker.com
CINEMA: The Jazz Nazi
WHIPLASH (2014, Damien Chazelle, 109 minutes, U.S.) BY DAN BUSKIRK Whiplash is a skilled filmization of a preposterous argument. Set in the cutthroat world of a music school jazz band writer/directo…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:42 AM :: phawker.com
BETWEEN TWO FERNS: Brad Pitt & Louis CK
Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Brad Pitt from Zach Galifianakis Do you really need to know anymore?
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:12 PM :: phawker.com
Weed Doesn't Cause Low IQ, Shoddy Science Does
Artwork via DOPE MAGAZINE & THE WEED BLOG WASHINGTON POST: Now, a new study out from the University College of London provides even stronger evidence that the Duke [study's] findings [that marijuana c…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:11 AM :: phawker.com
GIRL TALK & FREEWAY: Suicide (feat. A$AP Ferg)
Girl Talk and Freeway's collaborative EP, "Broken Ankles" featuring Waka Flocka Flame, Jadakiss and Young Chris, was released this past spring via Datpiff. Following Allen Cordell's outstanding and ov…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:23 AM :: phawker.com
INCOMING: Exiles On South Street
This just in from 215 Festival organizers: This week, The 215 Festival — Philadelphia's literary arts festival, featuring readings and events with some of the city's greatest writers (and some prett…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:04 PM :: phawker.com
BEING THERE: Malala Yousafzai @ The NCC
Photo by PETE TROSHAK A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, one Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, in the midst of a light saber duel to the death with one Darth Vader, Dark Lord Of The Sith, declared: "If yo…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:52 PM :: phawker.com
Q&A: Tig Notaro Will Not Go Quietly
BY JONATHAN VALANIA If Tig Notaro never existed we would have never thought to invent her, which not only points out the shortcomings of our imagination but also the depths of her originality. A tal…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 11:59 AM :: phawker.com
CIA MAN: Ben Bradlee & The Mystery Of The Missing Diary Of JFK's Suddenly Dead Mistress
DAILY BEAST: Suicide was not uncommon among the Mad Men of the Cold War, and Janney makes much of the timing of the death of Washington Post publisher Phil Graham, whose suicide in the summer 1963 w…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 05:26 AM :: phawker.com
EARLY WORD: Confusion Is Next
The Thurston Moore Band plays Boot N' Saddle on 10/25 in support of the just-out The Best Day. PITCHFORK: The Best Day is not the first music Thurston Moore has released since becoming the most famo…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:43 PM :: phawker.com
JIM MORRISON: Fat Is Beautiful
HUFFINGTON POST: In a new video excerpt from a 1969 interview with Doors frontman Jim Morrison finds the singer emphasizing that "fat is beautiful." The video was released by Blank on Blank, a new onl…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 11:27 AM :: phawker.com
Q&A With Benjamin Booker, Blooze Hammerer
BY JONATHAN VALANIA It's been quite a year for Benjamin Booker, hand-picked opener for the Jack White's Lazaretto tour, going electric at Norfolk, going crazy on Letterman — not bad for a 25-year-ol…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 04:15 PM :: phawker.com
ARTSY: Can't Get There From Here
We've always loved these illustrated landmark maps and this one of Philadelphia by Tyler illustration instructor Mario Zucca is next level shit. You can buy it on Etsy HERE.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 02:29 PM :: phawker.com
Shmitten Kitten
RE-POST: "I Feel Like My Chances of Finding Love Are Hopeless" via The Frisky
I'm not sure if you've seen it, but I've been doing an advice column called Make It Stop! over on The Frisky for the past few months. Mostly I field questions about pesky co-workers and thorny family…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:49 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Flippin' Our Shades At Author and Blogger Samantha Irby
Samantha Irby is my favorite writer. Her blog, Bitches Gotta Eat,…
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
If You Wanna Be My Lover, You Gotta Get With My Guy Friends: The Three Rules of Dude Besties
While the stomach may be the fabled way to a man's heart, everyone knows that a bestie is (and always will be) the fast track to a woman's weak, melting knees.You know that awkward first group hang, d…
Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 06:56 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Real Talk: I Need A Date To My Friend's Wedding
As wedding season draws to its (merciful) close, I'm faced with one final nuptial hurrah, courtesy of two of my nearest and dearest friends who -- in a shameless attempt to make the rest of us feel ba…
Tue, 29 Jul 2014, 09:46 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Tip Our Hats: Guys Who Stake Their Claim On Me
I love, love, love when he does little gestures to let everyone around us know that we're together. Like when we're ending the night at his corner dive taking down beers the way Ryan Howard would take…
Wed, 23 Jul 2014, 03:06 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Attention People With Dilemmas: I Can Help!
I'm not sure if you've heard, but I'm writing a NEW weekly advice column over on The Frisky called, Make It Stop.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014, 05:03 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
I Legit LOL'ed At This Terry Richardson Spoof Video "I Stand With Dick"
My homegirl Rose Surnow wrote and directed this pitch perfect Terry Richardson-inspired video called, I Stand With Dick. It completely captures the lunacy surrounding his fandom. Rose is a funny lady…
Thu, 3 Jul 2014, 01:17 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Bonerkiller: Guys Who Won't Make a Move
You know what? I'm exhausted.It's July, the month of exponentially increased sweat production, exponentially increased air conditioning bills, short skirts and tube tops at all times, constant leg sh…
Tue, 1 Jul 2014, 11:49 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
I'm Leaving You And I'm Taking the Dive Bar With Me
I live in a city that's all about its corner bars. I hang out with a lot of guys at corner bars. It's what I like to do. Go on a date? Forget it. Throw this lady a beer and shot and we can bypass the…
Wed, 21 May 2014, 03:39 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Tip Our Hats: Guys Who Have Tight "Morning After" Game
Holy hell, Spring is finally in full swing. Leaves are on the trees, co-ed softball players are back in the parks, and the sidewalk cafes are open for day-drinking pink wine. Famously cranky New Yorke…
Tue, 20 May 2014, 10:27 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Pics and Vids: Finally, An Honest Wedding RSVP Card
Happy wedding season, everyone!via Someecards.com
Wed, 14 May 2014, 10:22 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Flippin' Our Shades at Comedian Chip Chantry
By day, Chip Chantry is a fourth grade teacher. But by night, well, he's still a fourth grade teacher, however he does stand up comedy too! He won Helium Comedy Club's Philly's Phunniest 2013 competit…
Tue, 13 May 2014, 01:50 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Things I'm Terrible At: Online Dating
After a brief and ill-advised stint on eHarmony several years ago, (in my defense, I was marooned in the dateless sea of khaki and receding hairlines that is Washington, D.C. and may or may not have c…
Tue, 13 May 2014, 01:09 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Come To This! I'm Judging Geekadelphia's "The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth: A Comedy Throwdown"
What up, homies? Philly Tech Week is comin' 'round the bend, and I'm excited to announce that I'll be judging Geekadelphia's comedy show, The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth alongside Drink Philly's Adam…
Thu, 3 Apr 2014, 03:38 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Want to Become BFFs With Your Ex? READ THIS POST!
I wrote a piece for Thought Catalog about How to Become Best Friends with your ex in 9 Easy-ish Steps. I had a lot of fun writing it and I hope it shows.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014, 12:12 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Pics and Vids: Settle.com, The Dating Site For People Who Just Want Someone Near Them When They Die
Here's a cute spoof about online dating sites from the cool cats at Super Kudzo.Want someone, anyone, as long as he or she has a pulse? Are standards getting in the way of finding true love? Well, Set…
Thu, 13 Mar 2014, 09:09 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Just Between Us: I'm Hot for Teacher (And Most Other Authority Figures, Really)
C'mon, gals. I can't be the only one who envied the boys in Varsity Blues when they realized that the exotic dancer at the strip club was in fact their teacher. (And then hated those boys' luck, becau…
Wed, 12 Mar 2014, 01:36 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
My Latest Good Idea: SoleMates, A Dating Site Where You Can View A Suitor's Shoes Before You Commit To Anything
Listen, it's 2014 and we're all busy as hell. We have to convince our friends to watch True Detective even though the first episode is a little boring, we have to tweet about the bad weather, and we h…
Wed, 19 Feb 2014, 03:43 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
I Love Love Love Guys Who Kick Ass At Doing Laundry
I was never taught how to do laundry growing up. College was the first time I put hamper to laundry room. The year was 1996 and the Internet was a baby that only had chatrooms and Livejournals, so I c…
Fri, 31 Jan 2014, 03:11 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Pics and Vids: A "Girls" Parody Featuring KITTENS!
I love everything about this. They totally nailed the vibe of the show. Just watch.h/t Tastefully Offensive
Wed, 8 Jan 2014, 12:03 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
I Wrote A Humor Piece For Thought Catalog About How The Internet, Cell Phones and Social Media Have Ruined Dating
What do I have to show for my past lov…
Sun, 22 Dec 2013, 04:25 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
I'm Just Gonna Say It: Cuddling in Bed is Overrated
Gentlemen, there's a time and a place for everything. The bed is a time for sleeping and waking up. And that time, my friends, is simply not the time to cuddle.Hear me out. Now before you start thinki…
Mon, 9 Dec 2013, 03:41 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Win Two Tix To See Grouplove!
Philly, I'm giving away two tickets to see GROUPLOVE play the Electric Factory on March 25th.Enter HERE to win!
Fri, 6 Dec 2013, 12:15 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Bonerkiller: Guys Who Refuse To Take Their Coat Off Once They're Indoors
Are you cold?Huh?Your coat. It's still on.Oh. He shrugged. I'm fine.Well, sir, I'm not fine. I'm far from fucking fine. I catapulted past fine thirty minutes ago when he flopped into this dive bar to…
Wed, 4 Dec 2013, 04:05 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
I Love Love Love When He Says "Take Your Time" To Me When I'm Running Late
A little bit about me: I take punctuality very seriously. If you say, Let's meet at 8pm, I would rather die than be late.Maybe it's an East Coast thing. I moved to New York City when I was 18 and I wa…
Thu, 21 Nov 2013, 04:48 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
Coming Attraction: The Barnes Foundation Presents William Glackens, The First Major Survey On The Philadelphia-Born Painter In More Than 40 Years, Opening Saturday, November 8
Any day of the year, a visit to The Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway involves an awe-inspiring permanent collection featuring 181 Renoirs, 69 Czannes and 59 Matisses, along with work…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:00 PM :: uwishunu.com
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre Presents An Innovative Take On Henry V, The Ultimate Underdog War Story, Through November 16
This fall, The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre puts a new spin on a classic underdog war story with an innovative staging of Henry V, on stage now through November 16. As directed by Barrymore Award-…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 01:00 PM :: uwishunu.com
Weekend Picks: Halloween Celebrations In East Passyunk, Manayunk, Rittenhouse And Old City, Head Of The Schuylkill Regatta, POST, Terror Behind The Walls, Oktoberfest At Dilworth Park And More
This pre-Halloween weekend means tons of tricks and treats are in the bag all throughout the region. Halloween arrives in neighborhoods including East Passyunk, Manayunk, Rittenhouse and South Street…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:00 PM :: uwishunu.com
Now Open: Nordstrom Rack Is Open For Business On Chestnut Street Today, Friday, October 24
A photo posted by nordstromrack (@nordstromrack) on Oct 10, 2014 at 6:32am PDT Nordstrom Rack is now open on Chestnut Street, joining the influx of new retailers to recently open in Center City. Get s…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:15 AM :: uwishunu.com
Wursthaus Schmitz At Reading Terminal Market Celebrates National Bologna Day Today, Friday, October 24
Now here's a holiday that's worthy of serious observation: National Bologna Day. Leave it to the fine folks at Wursthaus Schmitz in the Reading Terminal Market to give a lunchmeat celebration its due,…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:15 AM :: uwishunu.com
A Guide To Day Of The Dead Celebrations In Philadelphia: Festivals And Special Events At Museums, Restaurants, Bars And Beyond
Gear up for a fiesta, Philadelphia! Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, arrives in Philadelphia with a slew of festive happenings. Officially, Day of the Dead begins on Thursday, October 31 with A…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:00 AM :: uwishunu.com
Now Open: Century 21 Department Store Debuts Designer Deals In Its Brand-New Philadelphia Store On Market Street
Philadelphia's rapidly expanding shopping scene feels like it has welcomed fashionable new era. Now, style-seekers in Philadelphia have serious options for shopping not only High Street stores and ind…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: uwishunu.com
Tonight Picks: Philadelphia Film Festival Block Party, Ghost Tours And Halloween Happenings, Mega-Bad Movie Night, 215 Festival And More
As the weekend creeps up on us, the workweek starts its wrap up with a slew of cool events. Tonight, the Philadelphia Film Festival continues with screenings, yes, but also with a food truck block par…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:15 PM :: uwishunu.com
Family-Friendly Actvities And Amazing Carving Displays At Moravian Tile Works Pumpkinfest In Doylestown, Saturday, October 25
There are jack o'lanterns, and then there are jack o'lanterns. This Saturday, head to historic Doylestown for one of the region's most popular annual fall events: Pumpkinfest. During this squash-centr…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:15 PM :: uwishunu.com
Franklin Square Plays Host To An Afternoon Of Free Trick-Or-Treating This Saturday, October 25
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Franklin Square's trick-or-treat trail, which brings free Halloween fun to the historic park this Saturday, October 25. From noon to 3 p.m., youngsters are invited out for…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:00 PM :: uwishunu.com
The 2014 Thomas Eakins Head Of The Schuylkill Regatta Returns To Philadelphia This Weekend, Saturday And Sunday, October 25-26
This weekend, rowers from all over the world will flow to Philadelphia for the renowned Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, returning Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26. What began with…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 12:15 PM :: uwishunu.com
The Annual 215 Festival Spotlights Philadelphia's Literary Scene On South Street This Weekend, October 23-26
Starting today, October 23 and running through Sunday, October 26, the 215 Festival returns to celebrate Philly's literary scene with free readings, cocktail-fueled events and more. This year, the lit…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:00 AM :: uwishunu.com
Arden Theatre Company Presents An Exhilarating Production Of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations This Fall, October 23-December 14
There are plenty of twists and turns when the Arden Theatre Company presents Great Expectations, running through December 14. Based on Charles Dickens' classic coming of age novel, Great Expectations…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:15 AM :: uwishunu.com
Tonight Picks: Witch Craft Beer Crawl In East Passyunk, Terror Behind The Walls, Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday, Ghost Tours, Philadelphia Film Festival And More
Rainy Wednesday evenings call for museum visits, bar crawls and haunted fun. Luckily, the city is full of rainy-weather appropriate happenings this evening. Both the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Nat…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:15 PM :: uwishunu.com
Mo'ne Davis Stars In Touching New Commercial That Debuted During Last Night's World Series Game; Watch The Full Spike Lee-Directed Documentary
Mo'ne Davis won over the hearts of Philadelphia this summer when she and the Taney Dragons made an amazing run in the 2014 Little League World Series. Well, prepare for her to win over your heart all…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:30 PM :: uwishunu.com
Real Estate
Naked Philly
Four Homes Will Finish a Project Long in the Making on Leithgow Street
They'll join their sister homes soonMr. Fox CommentsAs we're sometimes wont to do, we were meandering around some of the lesser known streets in Northern Liberties this week, looking for some projects…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:06 PM :: nakedphilly.com
For a Change, Development Near Temple That's Not Student Housing
Certainly not what we expectedMr. Fox CommentsStudent housing construction has been all the rage near Temple, with projects large and small changing almost every block in the neighborhoods surrounding…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:31 AM :: nakedphilly.com
Height and Density Planned for Washington Avenue Corner
Well this would be coolMr. Fox CommentsGenerally when we talk about Washington Avenue, we're harping on possible projects west of Broad Street. Despite the fact that the other half of Washington Avenu…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 02:59 PM :: nakedphilly.com
Something Happening Near 7th & Girard?
Demolition could be a sign of things to comeMr. Fox CommentsWith the growth of Northern Liberties on one side and South Kensington on the other, a bunch of new buildings have risen and some others are…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:22 AM :: nakedphilly.com
Marlborough Street Church Will Indeed Come Down
And five homes will rise in its placeLou Mancinelli CommentsEarlier this month, developers from Greenpoint Developers, an offshoot of Tower Investments, presented plans to the Fishtown Neighbors Assoc…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:10 AM :: nakedphilly.com
Changes at Vacant Building Near Temple?
New windows at leastMr. Fox CommentsOver a year ago, we directed your attention to the northwest corner of Broad & Jefferson, to a building that's been sitting blighted for as long as we can remember.…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 04:00 PM :: nakedphilly.com
We Came Upon Some Slightly Different Plans for 22nd & Walnut
Because plans will change, ya know?Mr. Fox CommentsRemember yesterday, when we told you that a surface parking lot at 22nd & Walnut would be disappearing with six new homes appearing in its place? The…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 08:36 AM :: nakedphilly.com
Little Spoon a Great Addition to South Street West
The place is adorableMr. Fox CommentsBack in the springtime, we told you about plans to convert the former Baja Room at 15th & South into a new neighborhood cafe. And the other day, Little Spoon Cafe…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 04:34 PM :: nakedphilly.com
Manton Street Park Getting a Mural
And maybe a new neighborMr. Fox CommentsRemember Manton Street Park? Back in the summer of 2011, a collection of near neighbors cleaned up this long vacant parcel at the corner of 4th & Manton, turnin…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 11:35 AM :: nakedphilly.com
New Homes for 22nd & Walnut?
Sure, seems like a good callMr. Fox CommentsRecently, we got a tip that zoning notices had appeared on the southeast corner of 22nd & Walnut, a property that's currently being used as a surface parkin…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 08:31 AM :: nakedphilly.com
Plan Philly
Full video coverage of the Oct. 21 Philadelphia City Planning Commission meeting
October's meeting of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission was one of its longest in recent memory. The Commission dealt with zoning remappings, property transfers, building designs, digital sign…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:05 PM :: planphilly.com
October 24: SEPTA strike looms | Office sales doubled in first half | The math of Park n' Rides
Michael Noda says there could be a SEPTA strike as soon as Monday. The PR fight between ride-sharing companies, like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, and traditional taxi fleet owners is…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:25 AM :: planphilly.com
The draft Lower Northwest District Plan public review period has started
The DRAFT Lower Northwest District Plan is now available for public review. It can be accessed here. It is a large file, so please have patience. The Planning Commission…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:21 AM :: planphilly.com
Councilman proposes funding committee to register more historic buildings
Councilman Jim Kenney introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at stepping up the city's efforts at historic preservation. The measure would create a "Special Committee for Consideration of National Regis…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 04:42 PM :: planphilly.com
Mayfair overlay gets a thumbs-down from Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted Tuesday to disapprove a proposed zoning overlay in the Northeast Philly neighborhood of Mayfair that would ban 15 separate business categories, including beauty parlors,…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:45 PM :: planphilly.com
October 23: Tangled titles | Failed taxi auction | Century 21 opens | Automating SEPTA
Nobody bid on the new $475,000 medallions at PPA's first auction for wheelchair-accessible taxi licenses. Paul Nussbaum reminds us that taxi medallions (which ration the privilege to drive a for-hire…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:39 AM :: planphilly.com
Build new LOVE upon old strengths
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:38 AM :: planphilly.com
Digital billboards on East Market approved by Planning Commission
Here's something you may know: the area of Market Street between Broad and 7th streets was designated as a special advertising district a few years ago, permitting developers to place large…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 06:17 PM :: planphilly.com
October 22: Sliding doors for SEPTA | Center City's Millennial migration boom | Peopledelphia | Milkman's return
Councilman David Oh says a Korean company, TIS, Inc, wants to use Philadelphia as a demonstration project for sliding glass doors in rail stations that open when the train arrives. This…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:44 AM :: planphilly.com
Planning Commission approves down-zoning in North Philadelphia
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission recommended approval of three bills on Tuesday that would implement portions of the Lower North District Plan, one of 18 neighborhood plans being undertaken…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:33 PM :: planphilly.com
Adopt Housing Trust Strategy to Preserve Neighborhood Balance
Community Contributor and former Philadelphia Housing Director John Kromer offers some ideas about how Philly can preserve housing affordability for low- and moderate-income families in ways other th…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 11:57 AM :: planphilly.com
October 20: The week ahead: Big doings at Planning Commission; Take the Parks Alliance survey; Are you a friend of the Wissahickon?
Hey everyone, welcome to a new week. On Tuesday, look forward to a long day at the PCPC. PlanPhilly reporter Jared Brey and videographer Steve Metzger will be there for the…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 06:09 AM :: planphilly.com
Mixed-use apartment complex proposed for historic Old City building
A group of developers…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:28 PM :: planphilly.com
October 17: Non-resident ward leaders | Inclusionary zoning benefits | Cecil B. Moore Ave. tension | Manufacturing to residential in NoLibs | 22nd/Market trial | Philly.com lives
Happy Friday. Here's what we're reading this morning: How come three Democratic ward leaders don't live in the wards they're elected to represent? City Paper notes that City Controller (and likely……
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 09:13 AM :: planphilly.com
October 16: Teacher protests draw paid opponents | Multi-modal millenials | Little Berlin Fairgrounds decamping | 1818 Market selling | Dilworth ice rink | VOTE
Happy Thursday, here's what's shakin: Before today's School Reform Commission meeting, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is expected to lead a large outside district headquarters on North Broa…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 09:13 AM :: planphilly.com
Land Bank holds hearing on strategic plan
The Philadelphia Land Bank held a hearing Wednesday afternoon to solicit public input on a draft of its strategic plan, which was developed by Interface Studio and a coalition of advocacy…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 10:46 PM :: planphilly.com
Washington Avenue restriping plan aims for balance, offers minimal improvement for bikers
Washington Avenue is a rough street. Cars tango with trucks loading, people park in the median, pedestrians skirt forklifts, and cyclists have to weave through the chaos. Add to that badly…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 02:36 PM :: planphilly.com
Fresh faced: 2014 Storefront Challenge honors
A great storefr…
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 11:41 AM :: planphilly.com
October 15: Energy benchmarking report, challenge | Mt. Airy school diversity | Washington Avenue growing up? | Inside Bok | Elected school board? |
Good day, Philly. Here's your Wednesday morning news fix: The city released its second year of energy benchmarking data, measuring how Philly's largest commercial and public buildings are faring in……
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 09:06 AM :: planphilly.com
Advocates call to strengthen Land Bank Strategic Plan
The fledgling Philadelphia Land Bank is the city's best chance to put the lion's share of its vacant and tax-delinquent properties into responsible hands for new uses. The citywide effects could……
Tue, 14 Oct 2014, 05:00 PM :: planphilly.com
Curbed Philly
Brothels: It's well established that college should...
It's well established that college should be a time of experimentation, but the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is taking that mandate very seriously. One class for grad and up…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 06:08 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Young Guns 2014: Reminder: Young Guns Nominations Close in Exactly One Week
Here's your official reminder that nominations are open for Curbed Young Guns 2014, our search for the next wave of architects and interior designers. Nominees must be under the age of 35 and they mus…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 03:00 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Let's Dance: Millennium Dance Complex To Transform South Street's Pearl
Photos Lauren Mame Thomas It looks like we'll be seeing a new breath of fresh air at the former Pearl Arts & Crafts building at 417 South Street. Millennium Dance Complex Philadelphia (MDCP)...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 02:12 PM :: philly.curbed.com
It Came From Twitter: The Lawn At Dilworth Park Opened with a Grass Ribbon Cutting
Been to way too many ribbon cuttings but first grass ribbon I've seen. Lawn opens at Dilworth Plaza. pic.twitter.com/QuIPiGY2yS— Julia Terruso (@JuliaTerruso) October 24, 2014 Talk about goi…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:23 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Preservation Bill Proposed: It's odd that a Philadelphia landmark...
It's odd that a Philadelphia landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places can still be left unprotected by local government if left off of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 11:33 AM :: philly.curbed.com
View From The Top: Here's a Window Washer's View from One Logan Square
Image via Ultra Sports Live People are getting one hell of a view of One Logan Square today from a slightly different vantage point — hanging from the side of the building. A fundraising event f…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:22 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Lights, Camera, Action: Check Out David Lynch's Former Blue Velvet-y Fairmount Home
The clouds mimic the hair. Photos: Redfin/Interview Magazine This home at 2429 Aspen St. has some pretty killer history. Not only is it a quaint 2-bed, 1-bath rowhome dating back to 1866, it's...
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:06 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Linkage: Mayfair Seeks Biz Ban; Gulp, Did You Say Bed Bugs?; More!
Photo viz PlanPhilly · Why didn't anyone bid on the new taxi medallions? · Mayfair looks to zoning to ban certain types of business. · A local dude is on Shark Tank tonight. · Is i…
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 08:40 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Restorations: Ben Bradlee, the former executive editor...
Ben Bradlee, the former executive editor of the Washington Post who died on Tuesday at age 93, has a long list of accomplishments to his name. He helped publish the Pentagon Papers and oversaw the Pos…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 05:29 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Pending Sales: Both Units at the Corkified POP! Project Are Under Agreement
It looks like you missed your chance to own one of Postgreen's POP! units in Kensington — both are under agreement and expected to close in the coming weeks. Located at 2037-39...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 03:25 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Gentrification Primer: Want an in-depth look at what...
Want an in-depth look at what really drives gentrification in Philadelphia? You'd be hard pressed to find a better primer on the subject from the Daily News. From long-standing homeowner constantly be…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:37 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Signs of the Times: East Market's Copious Amounts of Digital Signage Approved
Rendering via BLT Architects Let's take it back to Market Street for a minute and talk about the digital signage on the East Market project that was recently approved by the Planning Commission. As yo…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 01:22 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Comment of the Week: Have to give the Parker her...
Have to give the Parker her due. She has stood her ground and kept her original name and fame for oh so many years. Though I know it is a dump it has proved shelter for some good people over...
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:52 AM :: philly.curbed.com
SEPTAWIRE : Korean Company Will Pitch Platform Screen Doors to SEPTA
Image of the platform screen doors via Metro SEPTA is all over the news these days. When they're not in talks with union heads staving off possible strikes or renaming transit hubs, they're being prop…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 11:21 AM :: philly.curbed.com
William Penn: Bad Ass: Remember how annoying (and admittedly awesome)...
Remember how annoying (and admittedly awesome) those Chuck Norris facts were a few years ago? Well, Billy Penn has a list of little-known details about William Penn that totally eats those other so-ca…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 10:20 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Grand Opening: Let the Renaissance Commence, Century 21 Opens Today
Photo via Metro Philly Well, today's the day: The new life for the famed Strawbridges & Clothier store begins yet again, this time as the New York-based Century 21, which opens its door today for C21S…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 09:50 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Linkage: Tombstones in the Delaware River; Sad KFC Spot Is Sad; More!
Photo by Katrina Ohstrom via Hidden City · How did those gravestones in the Del. River get there? · Psh, housing boom? Philly's in an office boom! · 5-story w/ retail headed to 22nd & W…
Thu, 23 Oct 2014, 08:35 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Curbed Features: The town of Marfa, Texas—200 miles...
The town of Marfa, Texas200 miles from the nearest airport and 60 miles from the Mexican borderlooks so quintessentially desert that it was used as a location for There Will Be Blood and N…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:54 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Ribbon Cutting: The Green Space at Dilworth Park Will Open This Friday
Rendering via PlanPhilly The news just keeps on coming out of the machine that is Dilworth Park. First, it opened. Then, it sponsored everything. Inga was unimpressed. Finally, it announced that whole…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 02:31 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Philly Playgrounds: The Community Design Collaborative is, er,...
The Community Design Collaborative is, er, collaborating with Philly-based GIS firm Azavea to figure out how to revitalized the city's early childhood learning centers — playgrounds. A lot of th…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 01:22 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Houses of the Holy: N3rd St. 'Search Church' Looks to Optimize Parking Situation
SEER wants to convert the courtyard into a parking lot/deck. Photo: Google Maps SEER Interactive, an SEO company housed inside an old church on the tech-minded N.3rd St. corridor, recently went before…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:37 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Calling All Artists: Are you an artist in need...
Are you an artist in need of studio space among the tight confines of city living? West Philly Local reports on a new collaboration called the Neighborhood Time Exchange: West Philadelphia Artist Resi…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 10:26 AM :: philly.curbed.com
On The Auction Block: $150K Gets You Into the Auction for Pat Croce's Estate
If classic movie The Jerk were to be remade today, Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin, ya'll) would most certainly shack up in Pat Croce's Villanova estate, which heads to 'absolute auction' on...
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 09:19 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Linkage: IKEA Takes on 'The Shining'; Installing a Sea Wall; More!
Photo by phillytrax via Curbed Philly's Flickr Pool · 75' long steel sea wall in Brick, NJ is badass. · IKEA's The Shining spot is dead on. · Car crashes into Jefferson Medical Offices.…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 08:30 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Conversions: Curbed national today takes a look...
Curbed national today takes a look inside a 99-year-old former schoolhouse recently converted into a super charming Canadian vacation home. Inspired the beach cabanas on the Magdalen Islands, the inte…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 03:42 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Pricechopper: Elfreth's Alley 'Deathmatch' Charmer Is Now $70K Cheaper
Remember way back in June when we pit three amazing Elfreth's Alley homes against each other in a winner-take-all Real Estate Deathmatch? The gorgeous 3-bed, 3-bath rowhome at 123 Elfreth's Alley with…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 03:23 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Beer Gardens 101: While summer is firmly behind us,...
While summer is firmly behind us, it's never too early or late to discuss Philly's wide array of legit beer gardens. Hidden City takes a trip down memory lane and revisits some of the more recent bast…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 01:27 PM :: philly.curbed.com
SPONSORED POST: Taking Space Farther with Micro-Living
Inspired by BP gasoline with Invigorate®, The Next Mile explores the stories of trends, products and people who go a little farther than the norm. The series is a collaboration between BP Fuels and Vo…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 01:02 PM :: philly.curbed.com
On The Rental Market: Live Above the Future Kensington Community Food Co-op
Rendering of the Kensington Community Food Co-op via Grid Philly Attention all you cool kids who enjoy doing crazy things like eating fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, large apartments, community…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 12:23 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Soldiering On: The Soldiers National Museum in Gettysburg...
The Soldiers National Museum in Gettysburg will close its doors on Nov 2. The museum features a collection of Civil War artifacts, including a Confederate encampment, and saw as many as 400,000 visito…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 10:26 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Bad News Bears: There Was a Small Fire at the Sketchy Parker Spruce Hotel
Screen grab via Google Maps The Parker Spruce Hotel experienced an all-too-familiar scene yesterday as cars with flashing lights and sirens surrounded the area — only this time it wasn't the SWA…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 09:36 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Linkage: Philly's First Pot Ticket Issued; Society Hill Tombstones; More!
Photo by phillytrax via Curbed Philly Flickr Pool · This dude received Philly's first-ever ticket for weed. · Imagine a swimming pool at the base of the Art Museum. · PATCO track work o…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 08:45 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Celebrity Real Estate: Curbed National reports that Lady Gaga...
Curbed National reports that Lady Gaga just bought a 10,270-square-foot house om Malibu, California. Barring, perhaps, the 1960s-era two-lane bowling alley and 800-bottle wine cellar, the 2005 South-o…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:45 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Preservation Watch: Preservation Alliance Earmarks Four Buildings in Danger
The Legendary Blue Horizon, Photo: Philly.com The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia is switching things up a bit with their new Places to Save list. Usually, those reporting on the built e…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 03:22 PM :: philly.curbed.com
On The Market: This Victorian Farmhouse May Make You Leave the City
Have you ever thought about packing up your city life and living out in the 'burbs? Check out this brick Victorian farmhouse out in Lansdale listed for $985K. With its classic siding...
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 12:44 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Inga Saffron Says: On the new Family Court Building:...
On the new Family Court Building: Sure, Philadelphia's first new courthouse in a generation is a dispiriting example of bland, office-park architecture plunked in the civic heart of the city. The exte…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 11:53 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Bart Is Frustrated: As it turns out, waiting an...
As it turns out, waiting an extended period of time to see if you've won Philadelphia's second casino license can be a tad frustrating. That's what mega-developer Bart Blatstein told Newsworks as he c…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 10:42 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Rendering Reveal: Orange Is the New Black Again and Again at Old City's 'National'
Image and Renderings via PlanPhilly After multiple attempts to redevelop the The National Products building near 2nd and Arch St. in Old City, is it possible that we'll finally see the orange-tiled fa…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:52 AM :: philly.curbed.com
PennDOT Is Gettin' Salty; Odd-Ball School Bus Attack; More!
Photo: Daz_Zaku via Curbed Philly Flickr Pool · WTF News: Women road rage on a school bus. · 9 amazing things you didn't know about Frank Lloyd Wright. · South Philly CVS evacuated due…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 08:40 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Curbed Interviews: Graphic novelist Kristen Radtke, a self-proclaimed...
Graphic novelist Kristen Radtke, a self-proclaimed junkie for abandoned buildings, is creating a graphic memoir for the hidden histories of the world's deserted architecture. Curbed National chatted w…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:19 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Young Guns 2014: Reminder: Young Guns Nominations Close in Exactly Two Weeks
Here's your official reminder that nominations are open for Curbed Young Guns 2014, our search for the next wave of architects and interior designers. Nominees must be under the age of 35 and they mus…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 03:00 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Sold Stuff: Green Street Project Gets the Green Light in Northern Liberties
Screen grab via Google Maps The 400 block of Green Street will soon look very different. Gone will be the dumpy vacant warehouse at 413 Green Street that last housed digital imaging center, soon to be…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 02:18 PM :: philly.curbed.com
More TempleTown: TempleTown is back in the news...
TempleTown is back in the news again and not simply because it's a terrible name for a neighborhood. The Daily News examines how the Temple-fication of the surrounding Cecil B. Moore Community is putt…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:35 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Y-M-C-A: Look at the Spiffy New Gymnasium at The Metropolitan Building
All photos via Reinhold Properties The Metropolitan apartment building recently overhauled its gymnasium into a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Designed by Louis Jallade in 1926, it remains one of…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 10:54 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Inga Saffron Says: "As things now stand, developers will...
As things now stand, developers will be the ones advertising the affordable units, vetting the low-income applicants, and maintaining the waiting list. Cross your fingers that there is no abuse. In ma…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 09:44 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Droning On: Hold On, This Drone Video of Philadelphia Is Everything
Screen grab via Vimeo Remember yesterday when everyone went bananas over the drone video of The Divine Lorraine Hotel? Well, a reader tipped us off to a little site called Dronestagram — a socia…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 09:27 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Linkage: VP Joe Biden Digs The Delaware; Ebola Grades Are Out; More!
Photo by phillytrax via Curbed Philly's Flickr Pool · Philly get 'A to A+' Ebola preparedness grade. · Bell Curve tackles how real the Real Housewives will be. · Thriftway in Fishtown n…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 08:30 AM :: philly.curbed.com
Abandonment Issues: This month, a long-abandoned hospital...
This month, a long-abandoned hospital on New York's Ellis Island opened to the public for the first time in 60 years, and with it, comes a thrilling installation by French street artist JR. Two-dozen…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 04:38 PM :: philly.curbed.com
Blitz at the Ritz: Craig Spencer, co-owner of the Residences...
Craig Spencer, co-owner of the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, thinks it's the perfect time for his building to sell out. The Philadelphia Business Journal notes that 80% of the 85 condos still left i…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 03:30 PM :: philly.curbed.com
On The Market: Rule Chestnut Hill from this Jaw-Dropping Ballroom/Solarium
It seems like just about every day that we bring you an architectural wonder from the northwest section of the city that gracefully glides onto the market. This one at 545 Mermaid...
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 02:03 PM :: philly.curbed.com
City Council Cries 'Mommy!' As Corbett Signs HB80 Exterminating Philly's Illegal Gun Laws
Earlier this week the Pennsylvania Legislature passed House Bill 80, an amendment to the PA Uniform Firearms Act. In it, the legislature modified the language in the uniformity section of our state's…
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:24 PM :: philadelinquency.com
PA Supreme Court Pissing Contest – We Have the Low Down Docos
Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille really, really, really does not like Justice "Famous" Seamus McCaffery. And this order here below shows. Edit: Oh yes… one of the pornograms that Famous Seam…
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 04:30 PM :: philadelinquency.com
How Shitty Can The Management at The Piazza Get? According To This: REALLY SHITTY.
UPDATE: PYT owner Tommy Up shares his views about the Piazza fencing and netting that went up last weekend… Two pictures show Tommy Up's PYT restaurant has been fenced in and tarped up. Did PYT clos…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 06:21 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Everyday Feminism: How You Too Can Deal With the Guilt of Living In a Gentrified Neighborhood
Everyday Feminism is a dark corner of self-ascribed guilt on the Internet, kinda-like BuzzFeed meets Ms. and Jezebel. So of course there's the usual types of posts you would expect on its site… But t…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 12:36 PM :: philadelinquency.com
People Who Only Support the First Amendment If It's Speech They Agree With Now Have a Sad
We predicted this would go down badly ages ago, but PA Superior Court finally has had their say: The First Amendment protects speech you don't like. What a shocker. [Philly.com] Sorry, Shops at Lib…
Sat, 18 Oct 2014, 11:22 AM :: philadelinquency.com
We're You Not Able to Get to PDQ Yesterday? We Had Some Drama
If you tried to access the site in the last 24 hours while it was down, could you please contact firstname.lastname@example.com? We are trying to find out if you came to our site but were not able to rea…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:54 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Club Aura LOLsuit Might End Up In Front of a Federal Jury as Northern Liberties Neighbors, PDQ Fight Back
Last year this LOLsuit was filed against Philadelinquency by Marc Stein-owned Club Aura, a nuisance* nightclub that was ruining the lives of neighbors on the block of Front and Fairmount with late-nig…
Mon, 13 Oct 2014, 07:46 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Landlords Who Don't Get Rental Licenses Take Enormous Risks
Earlier I had told you about the nightmare house in Port Richmond at Cedar and Ann Street that had turned an entire block upside down. The property owners in this case, Marek and Katarzyna Kucharski h…
Tue, 7 Oct 2014, 03:24 PM :: philadelinquency.com
It's Time for the Teachers To Strike. Now.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers should go ahead and strike. I know they can't, it's against the law in Pennsylvania; they're the only union who can't, but look at it this way: There is no way…
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 11:18 PM :: philadelinquency.com
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has effectively been crushed. The post BREAKING – SCHOOL REFORM COMMISSION UNILATERIALLY CANCELS TEACHERS CONTRACT appeared first on PDQ.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 09:52 AM :: philadelinquency.com
The Philadelphia Police Don't Appear to be Trained – So We'll Make You Smarter Than @PhillyPolice For Free
Two very interesting articles have appeared lately in the DN that appear to show some cops at the PPD think that stun guns are really OK (they're not, they're illegal in the city), and that Mace/Pep…
Mon, 6 Oct 2014, 09:43 AM :: philadelinquency.com
[UPDATE] WORLDSTAR-ish Brawl/Screamfest in Port Richmond is a Constant Nuisance, Residents Fed Up
UPDATE: I reached out to one of the owners of the property, who tells me that they have retained an attorney to help them with their tax issues. They had purchased this property when it had already…
Sun, 5 Oct 2014, 12:43 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Time for Some Introspection: Why Does PDQ Exist?
There's a few times in the life of a blog like this one where you sit back and wonder, Why the hell am I doing this? Why am I putting energy into something–will it yield a result? Am I satisfied doi…
Sat, 4 Oct 2014, 11:31 AM :: philadelinquency.com
You Really Need to Get Off Your Ass And Read This Series About #PhlEd
CityPaper has decided to run secret stories from insiders who work within the School District of Philadelphia. This week's edition: what it's like when a student's parent is murdered minutes after pi…
Fri, 3 Oct 2014, 09:24 AM :: philadelinquency.com
You're GUILTY, Mothafucka!
Enjoy prison, dumbass. [DN] The post You're GUILTY, Mothafucka! appeared first on PDQ.
Wed, 1 Oct 2014, 08:13 AM :: philadelinquency.com
How Many Cop Visits Does It Take For The City To Get Sick Of a Club?
In this case, 428. Unfortunately, the City gave out a nightclub license to this building. The type of license the club has requires the police captain's approval, so at some point in the past, the l…
Wed, 1 Oct 2014, 12:33 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Ready for that $2 Cig Tax on Wednesday?
Correction: The difference between sales tax in Philadelphia and PA suburbs is actually 2%, not 1%. That's twice as much reason to leave the city to shop! Wednesday is when the $2/pack cigarette tax…
Mon, 29 Sep 2014, 01:57 PM :: philadelinquency.com
A Soupçon About People Butthurt Over Posting the (Alleged? Yawn, Whatever) Gay Bashers Home Addresses
This is my last post over the gay bashing thing in Rittenhouse, where yesterday I posted where the 3 defendants being charged in the attack live… with their mommy and daddies. To people thinking I am…
Fri, 26 Sep 2014, 04:38 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Here's the Home Addresses of the (Accused) Suburbanite Gay-Attacking Bigots
From left to right, here are the home addresses where each one of these bigots charged in the gay attack in Center City live: Phillip R. Williams – A property at 157 Acorn Drive, Warminster Pennsylvan…
Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 08:37 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Why PDQ Was Shut Down Last Week
Late last week I took down PDQ as my personal friend, Ori Feibush, launched his campaign to run for City Council. You might have been wondering: why? Put simply, I love what Ori has done in Point Br…
Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 09:22 AM :: philadelinquency.com
From the Dept. of Shit Building: Permits? We Don't Need No Fuckin' Permits.
I love how the owner of this Fishtown property has demolished everything around the candy stripe placard (which is still in force). I thought we were living in a new day where demolition work would b…
Thu, 18 Sep 2014, 11:23 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Hey Philly Parents! Another Fake "Parents Care" Site Arrives in Time to Pump Up Charter Schools
Before I begin to go deep, let's get one thing straight: charter schools are shit. Not just that we have shit charter schools, many of them are downright awful, but the actual way we've implemented…
Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 01:52 AM :: philadelinquency.com
That Time When Our District Attorney Thought It Was OK To Put Lying Cops on the Stand and Fire Whistleblowers
I've waited to see if anyone besides CityPaper, who broke the story about a Philadelphia police officer who admitted to lying on the stand continuing to be called as a credible witness, would at least…
Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 02:17 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Cosmic Kenyatta
Looks like @CouncilmanKJ is having some 80′s flashbacks. Ahh, memories. The post Cosmic Kenyatta appeared first on PDQ.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 01:31 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Neighborhood Boils Over in Facebook Rage as Kenyatta Johnson Argues to Preserve Blighted Building at Zoning
Point Breeze, you never let me down. Enter 2010 Wharton Street, a dilapidated warehouse that is the proposed site of nearly 22 new homes. [Correction: at the time of the PlanPhilly article it was 50…
Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 10:06 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Philadelinquency For Sheriff?
It's nice to be king. A fully-autonomous monarch can call the shots and do as he pleases, at least until the money runs out. The Sheriff of Philadelphia County has nearly full-autonomy. As one of t…
Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 06:38 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Open Question Time: How Do We Do Gentrification Without Gentrification?
Jared Brey at PlanPhilly informs us of the new non-profit and labor coalitition that has just been set up entitled Development Without Displacement, which is basically set up to be a thinktank to grab…
Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 04:02 PM :: philadelinquency.com
So Here's the Point Breeze Organizing Committee's Excuse for Activist Yarmus' Flipping Windfall
On PBOC's Facebook page appeared this after we discovered a PBOC anti-gentrification activist had flipped her house for a sweet-ass gain: 1) She posted a $104K windfall gain on the sale of one's hom…
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 10:23 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Point Breeze Anti-Gentrification Activist Flips Her House For a $104,000 Gain
Remember Dina Yarmus? She was the Point Breeze anti-gentrification activist we told you about last spring who put her house up on the market looking for a suitor and seeking a 195% return. Well, she…
Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 10:38 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Let's Explain How Chaka Fattah Stole From Inner-City Children, Diagram Style
Today's bombshell about Congressman Chaka Fattah needs some 'splainin. Of course, you can get lost in the pages of detail in the plea deal describing how an illegal $1MM loan was laundered through Fa…
Thu, 28 Aug 2014, 01:05 PM :: philadelinquency.com
The Days Might Be Numbered for the Fattah Organization
Bob Brady is my congressman and also the head of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee, or DCC. As such, he's the defacto leader of the city's political machine. Next to him is the business man…
Thu, 28 Aug 2014, 08:19 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Carpenter's Union Thinks Jammin' to Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock Will Get Their Jobs Back
Outside the offices of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, who wouldn't care less how well they dance. The post Carpenter's Union Thinks Jammin' to Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock Will Get Their Jobs…
Fri, 22 Aug 2014, 12:42 PM :: philadelinquency.com
New Socio-Economic Term for Today: DILDO #NeighborhoodVoices
DILDO /ˈdɪldəʊ/ (n., abbrv.) [pl: -oes] Dual Income/Large Dog Owner Douglys and Cassandra, a young couple in a semi-committal relationship, recently moved to Port Richmond with their dog, Mr. Barkensf…
Thu, 21 Aug 2014, 02:39 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Dumb Landlords Who Don't Pay Attention To Their Property File Class Action Lawsuit
Tenants who skip out on their PGW gas bills eventually cause the debt to be slapped on to the property itself in the form of a gas lien. It's the Philadelphia Gas Works' favorite tool to recover wha…
Fri, 15 Aug 2014, 08:07 AM :: philadelinquency.com
Dept. of OMFG WHY CAN'T YOU FIX THIS JANNIE BLACKWELL
1. The property is vacant. 2. Someone is claiming a full $30,000 Homestead Exemption on this property and making sure the property taxes are paid up so nobody will be tempted to try to take the prope…
Wed, 13 Aug 2014, 12:27 PM :: philadelinquency.com
Lunch Break: Drag Queen, Chik-Fil-A Edition
Someday, somebody's gonna make you wanna gobble up a waffle fry But no go, don't you know, Chik-Fil-A say, you'll make the baby Jesus cry
Thu, 31 Jul 2014, 11:04 AM :: phoodie.info
Fishtown NoLibs Penn's Landing Restaurant Week August 1-10 Will Destroy Democracy, America
In the distant future, grad students, if there still are such things, will scratch their heads and chuckle bemusingly at us, as we did generations before, as grad students studying the folly of the la…
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 03:32 PM :: phoodie.info
Sketch Burger Search Leads To Burger Sketch
Whilst searching (unsuccessfully) for a video clip of the latest episode of the Travel Channel's Food Paradise offering, which features our own lil Sketch Burger, we stumbled upon this webisode. Whene…
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 02:22 PM :: phoodie.info
Lunch Break: Weaponized Meats Edition
If you're looking for a video that has everything, this is the video for you… if everything = wieners in calipers, the Phanatic, ballistic tests Chris Wheeler and a Hatfield sampler of Hoagiemouth.…
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 11:50 AM :: phoodie.info
Chhaya Cafe's Cheesesteak Waffle Is Only Acceptable Within The Confines Of The Delaware Valley
In one of Kurt Vonnegut's later works, Bluebeard, Rabo Karebekian goes on and on about how the abstract expressionists were able to break all those rules because they had mastered them and in some cas…
Thu, 10 Jul 2014, 04:02 PM :: phoodie.info
Prime Stache Pop-up Will Smoke Your Spice Or Vice-Versa
Tomorrow night The You've Changed bar group is popping into Prime Stache to pop-up a pop-up. The event, "Smoke & Spice: Cocktails from the Devil's Cookbook" will feature smoky and spice cocktail creat…
Thu, 10 Jul 2014, 02:24 PM :: phoodie.info
Lunch Break: Still Waters Edition
The only thing these people fear more than revenuers? The dentist.
Thu, 10 Jul 2014, 01:58 PM :: phoodie.info
There Are No Rooms Available In Tuscany, But S'okay, Paradiso Brought The Wines Over Here
Wednesday, which is tonight, at 6:30, which is in a couple hours, Paradiso Wine Bar will be continuing it's Drinking Italy tastings with the wines of Tuscany: This Wednesday, July 9, our popular Drink…
Wed, 9 Jul 2014, 03:53 PM :: phoodie.info
Mac And Cheese, Breakfast And A Mercyfuck From The Past
Yesterday while exploring the fuzzy origins of Lord Baltimore's signature confection, we were given a chance to reference our old touring pal, Mary Prankster. Seems a lifetime ago when as a young, vio…
Wed, 9 Jul 2014, 02:25 PM :: phoodie.info
Last Day For Half Price Tix To Old York Road Cellars Summerfest
Today is the last day to get yerself some $5 tickets for What Exit Wines and Old York Road Cellars' Summerfest 2014. This Saturday July 12th, from noon to 5pm, in Ringoes, NJ, there will be games give…
Wed, 9 Jul 2014, 01:44 PM :: phoodie.info
Philly Insider
Tria hires chef Karen Nicolas
With the 2015 opening of Tria Fitler Square, the wine/beer-focused restaurant will ramp up its culinary offerings.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 09:28 PM :: philly.com
Aldine: opens in Rittenhouse
George Sabatino has unlocked the door of Aldine: - his long-in-the-works restaurant/bar on the northwest corner of 19th and Chestnut Streets.
Sat, 25 Oct 2014, 04:23 PM :: philly.com
City Tavern bounces back from fire
Walter Staib, the chef/owner, said he didn't think the damage was severe initially.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 10:30 AM :: philly.com
Kensington Quarters sets its opening
Kensington Quarters, the butcher shop, a meat classroom, restaurant and a bar under one roof at 1310 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown, is poised for Oct. 29.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 09:16 AM :: philly.com
¡¿What's in a restaurant name?!:.
So many ways to name a restaurant. Cue the punctuation.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014, 12:30 AM :: philly.com
Geno's adds Italian hoagies to the menu
Geno's sold hoagies years ago, but founder Joey Vento discontinued them after a couple of tour buses pulled up and overwhelmed staff by ordering many hoagies.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 03:56 PM :: philly.com
More burgers: Grub Burger Bar opens in Willow Grove
Its first area location opened last week at 159 York Rd. in Willow Grove (215-800-0699).
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 12:39 PM :: philly.com
Gennaro's moving to East Passyunk
Owner Mike Giammarino says he is in the process of buying a building at 1533 S. 11th St. that was occupied previously by Da Vinci's restaurant, which closed Sunday.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014, 05:40 AM :: philly.com
A bar for Devil's Pocket
Chef Andrew Wagner and Marcus Versace decided to honor their neighborhood when they took over Resurrection Ale House at Catharine Street and Grays Ferry Avenue.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 04:04 PM :: philly.com
Ahoy, Lo Spiedo: Vetri at the Navy Yard
On Monday, Oct. 27, the Vetri crew - Marc Vetri, Jeff Benjamin, Brad Spence, and Jeff Michaud - plans to open Lo Spiedo right there (4501 S. Broad St., 215-282-3184).
Tue, 21 Oct 2014, 03:48 PM :: philly.com
Which Philly restaurant won a '$1M review'?
Times of London critic Giles Coren, the latest in a long line of cranky British food-TV personalities, is out with Million Dollar Critic, a series that documents his dining experience in five restaura…
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 10:39 AM :: philly.com
The stories behind 2nd Story Brewing in Old City
A farmer, a restaurateur and a home-brewer are behind a new brewpub where Triumph Brewing was.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014, 09:59 AM :: philly.com
Hippot: New new shabu shabu in Chinatown
Now in the space of less than a year, we have two spots: Simply Shabu, a BYOB, opened in January at 1023 Cherry St., and much more recently, there's Hippot Shabu Shabu, a mod-looking spot that replace…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 05:44 PM :: philly.com
Ting Wong lives!
The Chinatown duck house will not close permanently, according to signs posted this morning in the window.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:55 PM :: philly.com
Sarah's Place: A new old bar in Brewerytown
Sarah's Place is pretty much the way it used to be as Sara's Place - long bar, TVs - though much cleaner. Even the old vinyl floor remains. Now, it's technically Sarah's Place - the h an homage to the…
Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 12:42 PM :: philly.com
Inside V Street in Rittenhouse
Perhaps as soon as Saturday, Oct. 18, Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby will open V Street, the couple's vegan bar off Rittenhouse Square (126 S. 19th St.), next to Zama. Where their Washington West vegan r…
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 12:39 PM :: philly.com
5 Starr restaurants are among the top 100 in U.S. sales
His top-grossing spot in 2013 was Buddakan New York, according to a trade publication.
Thu, 16 Oct 2014, 09:56 AM :: philly.com
Coatesville native on 'Top Chef'
Joy Crump, 46, a 1986 graduate of Coatesville High, is executive chef and co-owner of Foode, a restaurant and catering service in Fredericksburg, Va.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 11:01 PM :: philly.com
Brick & Mortar hires Ricci as chef
Brian Ricci's previous post was at Kennett in Queen Village.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 03:44 PM :: philly.com
Where to drink (fairly) cheaply on Sunday
The Sunday Funday Drink Special Locator, a staggering piece of work that lists, neighborhood by neighborhood, the Sunday specials: brunches, half-price specials, and the like.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014, 11:07 AM :: philly.com