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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJersey Shore Residents Identify With Pain Of Those In Oklahoma
The destruction in Moore mirrors the dam…Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:05 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditHoward Back In Phillies’ Lineup Against Marlins
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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditKnicks Unsure About Stoudemire’s Role
Amare…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:32 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditRandolph, Grizzlies On The Rebound Again
Zach Ran…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:22 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOklahoma Tornado: How You Can Help
To donate to the Red…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:15 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDeath Of Philadelphia Prayer-Healing Couple’s Son Ruled A Homicide
The death of a prayer-healing couple’s…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:10 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditClippers Head Coach Vinny Del Negro Out After 3 Seasons
The Los Angele…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:06 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNo Love Lost Between Pacers & Heat
It’s b…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:56 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPolice: Family Kept More Than 80 Animals Inside Pa. Mobile Home
Lt. Thomas Shumaker sa…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:44 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditWoman Shot, Killed Inside Home In Chester County
Chopper 3 HD was over the scene a…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:39 PM :: philadelphia.cbslocal.com

6ABC

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSteamy Situation
Meteorologist Cecily Tynan is tracking an increase in heat and humidity.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:54 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditProsecutor: Prison can't hold Kaboni Savage's rage
No prison can contain the fury of a Philadelphia boxer-turned-drug kingpin who killed a dozen people, including two women and four children trapped in a retaliatory firebombing, prosecutors told a fed…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:49 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBox of ammunition explodes, injuring man in New Castle City, Del.
A box of ammunition exploded in a man's face outside his home in New Castle County, Delaware Tuesday morning.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:48 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOklahoma Tornado: How to help and avoid scams
With the deadly tornadoes in the Oklahoma region, we've got information about how you can help.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:06 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLocal search and rescue team helping in Oklahoma
Members of a local search-and-rescue team are in Oklahoma, helping comb the debris after a powerful tornado struck Monday.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:05 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit2 caught red-handed in Radnor burlgary, police say
Two people were caught red-handed during a burglary in Radnor, Pa. on Tuesday morning, and investigators are now trying to figure out if they are linked to more crimes in that area.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:04 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCouple charged in theft of $854K from South Whitehall Township
A former municipal employee and her husband, a former police officer, have been charged with embezzling more than $850,000 from South Whitehall Township in Lehigh County.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:03 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNew push to revitalize Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia
There is a new push to give a portion of West Philadelphia's Lancaster Avenue a makeover.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:02 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOklahoma tornado was top-of-the-scale EF-5
The National Weather Service says the tornado was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:42 PM :: abclocal.go.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAction News anchor Rob Jennings to retire after 36 Years at 6abc
For decades, Rob Jennings has been anchoring the weekend newscasts with his warm, yet authoritative persona.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:17 PM :: abclocal.go.com

NBC10

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMan Hurt After Throwing Dead Vet's Grenade: Police
A man is in the hospital after police say he threw a Vietnam-era grenade at a trash can.Photo Cred…Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:06 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCobbs Creek Girl's Alleged Kidnapper Abandoned?
If the woman accused of kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old girl has any family or friends, y…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:49 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditConn. Waterfront Estate Hits Market for Record $190 Million
One of the most expensive homes to hit the market in the United States is now on sale—in Connecticut…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:17 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMiami Face Mauling Victim Releases Video Message
Nearly a year after his face was horribly maimed in a vicious attack on the MacArthur Causeway, R…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:11 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPhilly to Oklahoma: Checking on Relatives
Philadelphia-area residents attempt to reach their Oklahoma relatives following the devasta…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:08 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPhilly Reacts to Oklahoma Tornado on Twitter
Philly reacts to the Moore, Oklahoma tornado on Twitter.Photo Credit: AP Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:28 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit‪Voters Head to Polls for Historic L.A. Mayor's Race‬
After two years of campaigning bolstered by record contribu…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:30 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDevastation in Oklahoma
Coverage of the deadly tornado that demolished homes and schools in Oklahoma on May 20.Photo Cre…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:23 PM :: feeds.nbcphiladelphia.com

FOX29

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPower Of EF-5 Moore Tornado Dwarfs Hiroshima Bomb
The awesome amount of energy released over Moore, Okla., dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:21 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSources: UPenn Lecturer Accused Of Indecent Exposure, Lewd Acts
Police sources say the two incidents now under investigation took place at Houston Hall, a student center and lecture hall, on Spruce Street in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:01 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit5 Die In Illinois Van Crash On Way To Philly
A deadly van crash kills five people as they journey home to Philadelphia.Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:19 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSentencing Under Way For Drug Kingpin Convicted Of Killing 12
Sentencing hearings began Tuesday for drug kingpin Kaboni Savage.Tue, 21 May 2013, 03:02 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFirst-Responders Searching For Survivors In Okla. Raise American Flag
Crews digging through the rubble in Moore, Okla., discover an American flag and raise it as a symbol of hope and strength.Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:45 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLehigh Co. Couple Charged With Embezzlement From Township Funds
The Lehigh County District Attorney's office has charged a couple with conspiring to embezzle $854,497 from the utility account of the South Whitehall Finance Department between 1999 and 2012.Nancy T…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:43 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPolice Seek 2 After Woman Calls 9-1-1 From Trunk
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:38 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditReport: Del. Man Hurt When Item From Neighbor's Trash Explodes
Officials say a man has been injured in an explosion at a home in New Castle.Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:37 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMore Women Changing Last Names After Marriage
More women are going retro when it comes to their last names after they marry, and taking their husband's surname.Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:33 PM :: myfoxphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDelaware Gym Teacher Charged With Indecent Exposure
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.Tue, 21 May 2013, 11:18 AM :: myfoxphilly.com

NewsWorks

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSitting at work no good, so GSK employees try standing and new treadmill desks
More people seem to be ditching office chairs in favor of standing desks. A recent article in the New…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:25 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPa. Common Core standards took heat, now adoption delayed
Governor Corbett has ordered a delay in the adoption of new high stakes standardized tests for Pennsylvania public schools. Read more...Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:19 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNutter, state Republicans to join forces on school funding?
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wants to raise money for the cash-strapped School District, mostly…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFalcons tagged in Harrisburg provide insight into health of bird population
In Pennsylvania, it's a good time to put ID bracelets around the legs of newly hatched peregrine f…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:21 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNumber of available rentals at Jersey Shore in question
Jersey Shore towns hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy are concerned about the summer rental business. Rea…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:12 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMilitary device explodes outside Delaware home, one injured
A New Castle neighborhood was evacuated and police were on the scene for most of the day Tuesday trying to figure out how a military device exploded. Read more...Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:10 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNew report tracks recidivism for more than 18,000 juvenile offenders in Pennsylvania
One in five juvenile offenders in Pennsylvania commits another crime within two years of leaving the justice system — that's according to a new report from the state's Juvenile Court Judges' Commissio…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:04 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBusiness Journal: What Cooper med school is putting in its time capsule
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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSouth Jersey country club to become public golf course
A South Jersey Country Club is expected to reopen soon as a golf course. One elected official wonders about the future of the facility. Read more...Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:49 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCautious optimism combines with good feeling that N.J. is good place to do business
Many of the company executives attending an economic summit in New Brunswick are voicing more confide…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:45 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com

WFMZ 69

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFirefighters battle fire at Burger King restaurant in Muhlenberg
Firefighters made quick work of a fire that damaged the Burger King in Muhlenberg Twp., Berks Co., forcing the restaurant to close until further notice. The call came in around 4:20 p.m. Tuesday for…Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:15 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditProject could bring jobs to Quakertown
A project in Quakertown, Bucks County could bring lots of jobs to the borough. Gorski Engineering says it's trying to get conditional use zoning for an old factory property at 5th and Apple Streets.…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:48 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTonight on WFMZ-TV: Dr. Phil talks to Brenda Heist
A Lancaster County woman who disappeared more than ten years ago is talking to Dr. Phil. Brenda Heist went missing in 2002 after dropping off her children at school. Heist was presumed dead but earli…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:45 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLVHN builds on relationship with FL cancer hospital
Lehigh Valley Health Network is building on a relationship with a top Florida cancer hospital. Lehigh Valley Health Network is joining the new Moffitt Oncology Network. It's an expansion of the hospi…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:41 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMan killed in morning accident on Route 222 in Berks Co.
A Reading man was killed after his car collided with a tractor trailer during the height of the morning rush Tuesday. The crash was the first of three accidents that snarled traffic along a busy stre…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:32 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditChef Alan's closes restaurant at Fairgrounds Square Mall in Muhlenberg
Chef Alan's has closed its restaurant in Muhlenberg Twp., Berks Co., dealing yet another blow to the struggling Fairgrounds Square Mall. A sign posted on the restaurant's door Tuesday stated that the…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:31 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMotorcycle crashes on Old Airport Road in Amity; coroner called
The coroner has been asked to respond to the scene of a motorcycle accident in Amity Twp., Berks Co. The accident was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Old Airport Road. Offi…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:28 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOfficials bust major heroin trafficking operation in Monroe County
Officials in Monroe County have busted a major heroin trafficking operation. After a nine-month investigation, the Monroe County Drug Task Force used a warrant to search a home on Sand Spring in Barr…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:27 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFifth man, sought in suspected meth lab blast, arrested
Police in Carbon County have caught up with a man wanted in connection with a suspected meth lab explosion. Police in Lehighton arrested Tyler Strawdinger Tuesday morning. They've charged the Strouds…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:26 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditKidsPeace files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
KidsPeace, a private charity that serves children with behavioral and mental health needs, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The goal, said CEO William Isemann, is the final step…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:25 PM :: wfmz.com

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditConstruction worker accidentally killed in Northampton Co.
A construction worker was accidentally killed in Northampton County early Tuesday. Employees of JDS Construction, of Manheim, Lancaster Co., were building a barn at Seiple Farms, 5761 NorBath Blvd. i…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:22 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditRoyals ganan sus dos partidos en casa y viajan a California para ganar dos partidos mas
En el Hockey sobre el Hielo y los Royals de Reading están en la final de la liga ECHL. El equipo de la ciudad de Reading disputa la serie final ante el Thunder de Stockton. Reading jugó sus dos prime…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:08 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSteelhawks players visit kids at Lehigh Valley Hospital
The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks landed at a local hospital Tuesday. The football players took some time off the field to visit the kids in the pediatric unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital's Cedar Crest camp…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:54 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLocal couple on Rachael Ray show for chance to renew vows
A Lehigh Valley couple battled it out on national TV for a chance to say I do again. Manny and Carly Fantauzzi-Quinones, of Nazareth, Northampton Co., were married on July 7, 2012. It was 102 degrees…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:51 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPlans for 8th Street bridge in Allentown move forward
PennDOT is planning for a major construction project in Allentown. Officials said they'll be putting the 8th Street bridge rehabilitation project out to bid sometime in early 2014. Construction will…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:47 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditHealth Beat: Deadly brain drain: Fixing a leaky skull
What one woman thought was allergies turned out to be something far more serious, but fortunately a new technique helped her survive. More and more types of surgeries are switching to new, minimally…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:43 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDA: Nancy and William Tonkin face charges of embezzling $850K
He was supposed to nab thieves, but Lehigh County prosecutors said an ex-cop and his wife stole nearly $1 million from South Whitehall Township taxpayers. The alleged scheme went on for nearly 14 yea…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:43 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTrial starts for Na Cola Franklin in wedding day death of fiancé, Billy Brewster
A trial is underway in Lehigh County for Na Cola Franklin, a woman accused of killing her fiancé just hours before their wedding. A jury was selected for the trial, and testimony began Tuesday aftern…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:32 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditKidsPeace files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
KidsPeace, a private charity that serves children with behavioral and mental health needs, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The goal, said CEO William Isemann, is the final step…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:32 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditWater main break closes block of Liberty St. in Allentown
Residents of one neighborhood in Allentown unexpectedly found themselves living on waterfront property. A broken water main flooded the area of North 13th and West Liberty streets late Tuesday mornin…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:32 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAtlantic City's newest casino emerges from bankruptcy
Who says the house always wins? Atlantic City's Revel casino lost $149 million from its April 2012 opening through the end of March. Success may not yet be a sure bet, but the struggling casino forma…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:29 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOfficials: One dead in Nazareth after shooting
One person was killed in a shooting in Northampton County late Monday night, officials said. It happened around 9:30 p.m. at 202 S. Main St. in Nazareth. Police haven't released the victim's identity…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:49 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPolls are open--it's Primary Election Day
Polls across Pennsylvania are open for the primary election. There are several local races on the ballots, including Lehigh County executive, Bethlehem mayor, Berks County judge (two seats), Northamp…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:31 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDisney's pirates, princesses to bring adventure to Reading
The characters from two of Disney's most popular TV series will be appearing together on stage in Reading this fall. Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice and Disney Live!, will present Disn…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:26 PM :: wfmz.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTerique E. Grayman identified by gray hat, police say
A man who stole a big-screen TV, as well as $7. 19 in change and various food items from a home, was identified by police by a gray hat he was trying to hide, officials said. Terique E. Grayman was c…Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:58 PM :: wfmz.com

Inquirer

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSandy could change Shore's demographic face
LAVALLETTE, N.J. - Yes, they were here to show off the rebuilt boardwalk in this picturesque seaside town, with its touching buy-a-board messages such as This too shall pass etched into the compressed…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:07 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditHuge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and te…Tue, 21 May 2013, 03:08 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSpring comes sooner to Phila. - and that's not good
On average, about 20 species of common spring plants are flowering a day earlier every decade, Panchen concluded. That scenario is happening across the biological spectrum in ways that could put natur…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:30 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit4 years after high school, their journeys go on
For seven area high school seniors whom The Inquirer profiled in a 2008-09 series on their college quest, university life proved an intrinsic search into self, where they would discover new career amb…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:25 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditArchaeological survey set for unmarked Mother Bethel cemetery
It's not that the old Mother Bethel Church burial ground has been lost, exactly. How does one lose a place for the dead?Tue, 21 May 2013, 09:02 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDeveloper buys Woodcrest Country Club
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club was auctioned off Monday to a Marlton real estate group that bid $10.1 million for the historic golf course - nearly $4 million more than its appraised value, acco…Tue, 21 May 2013, 08:56 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPa. Democrats make registration gains in the suburbs
In 2008, when Democratic voter registration spiked in the traditional Republican stronghold of Montgomery County, GOP leaders attributed it to Obama-mania.Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:21 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditHuge Tornado Kills 51
MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:25 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditIntimidation charges once sought against DeCoatsworth
Philadelphia police last year recommended bringing charges of witness intimidation against former Officer Richard DeCoatsworth, once hailed as a hero for his work on the force and charged over the wee…Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:43 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditRange of solutions proposed for deadly Route 130
One of New Jersey's most dangerous highways is getting new attention as lawmakers propose red lights with more sparkle, crosswalks so pronounced they practically scream STOP, and stiffer traffic fines…Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:32 PM :: philly.com

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPhila. smokers and drinkers get ready for (tax) hit
The destitute Philadelphia schools are counting on Kevin Sosinavage, and others like him, to come to the rescue by continuing to do what they're doing: smoking and drinking.Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:14 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFor Philadelphia Futures director, this college success story was personal
For the last 13 years, Joan Mazzotti has made a public career of helping low-income, first-generation students from Philadelphia's public high schools get into and through college.Mon, 20 May 2013, 11:36 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLeaking water in subways costs millions in claims
SEPTA, PATCO, and the City of Philadelphia have paid millions of dollars to victims of slip-and-fall accidents in subways while failing to fix the hazards that cause the accidents.Mon, 20 May 2013, 10:17 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPennsauken printing firm, in hiring boom, looks to expand
In this digital world, old-industry companies can be busier than ever. We're running around the clock, said Nicholas Maiale, second-generation owner of Inserts East Inc. on industrial-heavy Central Hi…Mon, 20 May 2013, 09:07 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditIt's sweet vs. sweet in D.C. fight
WASHINGTON - Even a chocolate bar, it turns out, comes with politics attached. That peanut butter cup tempting you in the checkout aisle or Krimpet calling out from the office vending machine might se…Mon, 20 May 2013, 06:23 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAn IRS office stuck in morass
WASHINGTON - In early 2010, an Internal Revenue Service team in Cincinnati began noticing a stream of applications from groups with political-sounding names, setting in motion a dragnet aimed at separ…Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:19 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSilicon Valley's unlikely new favorite cause: Gov. Christie
TRENTON - The hottest new trend in Silicon Valley isn't inventing a gadget, developing an app, or investing in an IPO.Sun, 19 May 2013, 11:09 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditObama's activism is starved for trust
WASHINGTON - Whatever else happens as a result of the multiple controversies that have engulfed the administration, one thing is clear: President Obama has failed to meet one of the most important goa…Sun, 19 May 2013, 10:24 AM :: philly.com

Philly.com

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditThe pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?
Pope Francis' fascination with the devil took on remarkable new twists Tuesday, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped liberate a Mexican man possessed by four different demons despite th…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:35 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOklahoma tornado survivors await news about loved ones
Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:14 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSandy could change Shore's demographic face
LAVALLETTE, N.J. - Yes, they were here to show off the rebuilt boardwalk in this picturesque seaside town, with its touching buy-a-board messages such as This too shall pass etched into the compressed…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:07 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditThe kitten who refused to die
Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:27 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPolice: Missing 21-year-old may have gone off on his own
Pennsylvania state police suggested Monday that 21-year-old Matthew R. Royer, missing since leaving Rhode Island on Thursday, might have decided on his own to detour from returning to his Montgomery C…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:29 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditUS: Prison can't contain Pa. drug kingpin's rage
No prison can contain the fury of a Philadelphia boxer-turned-drug kingpin who killed a dozen people, including two women and four children trapped in a retaliatory firebombing, prosecutors told a fed…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:15 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditElection Day updates: Polls open till 8 p.m.
Voters will go to the polls today to elect the city's next Controller and to vote in a series of judicial races.Tue, 21 May 2013, 03:46 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditController, judgeships up for grabs in Phila.
It may come as a surprise to many Pennsylvania voters, but Tuesday is primary election day, with balloting to choose party candidates for judgeships and a variety of local offices throughout the state…Tue, 21 May 2013, 03:42 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSpring comes sooner to Phila. - and that's not good
On average, about 20 species of common spring plants are flowering a day earlier every decade, Panchen concluded. That scenario is happening across the biological spectrum in ways that could put natur…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:30 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFuture looks grim for Pa. Convention Center
Labor issues are plaguing the expanded Center City structure.Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:23 PM :: philly.com

Delco Times

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJodi Arias asks jury for life term; deliberations begin
PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she lacked perspective when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the re…Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:14 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPrimary Election results as we get them right here
Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:55 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditVillanova hoops star Jayvaughn Pinkston gets ARD in assault case
NORRISTOWN – It was a different kind of court than the one Villanova Wildcats player JayVaughn Pinkston was accustomed to seeing.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:12 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditVillanova hoops star Jayvaughn Pinkston gets ARD in assault case
NORRISTOWN – It was a different kind of court than the one Villanova Wildcats player JayVaughn Pinkston was accustomed to seeing.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:12 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCops: Suspect may face DUI rap after slamming into Yeadon borough hall
YEADON – The driver of an SUV may have been under the influence when he crashed into a wall at borough hall late Monday, narrowly missing several firefighters, police said.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:09 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFrantic search for survivors in wake of devastating tornado in Oklahoma; death toll at 24 (With Video)
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At leas…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:05 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJersey shore readies for 1st post-Sandy summer
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches, even if some are a little thinner this year.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:05 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPoll: Obama's approval ratings steady amid controversies
WASHINGTON — Majorities of Americans believe that the Internal Revenue Service deliberately harassed conservative groups by targeting them for special scrutiny and say that the Obama administration is…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:05 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit1 of 2 Delco women charged in Chesco prison escape plot cops plea
WEST CHESTER – One of two Delaware County women involved in a failed plot to engineer an escape by two accused murderers from Chester County Prison pleaded guilty to charges surrounding the scheme Tue…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:05 PM :: delcotimes.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditVery light turnout across Delco for primary election
Poll workers in Aston anticipated a meager 15 percent of voters would show up to cast their ballots Tuesday, Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:05 PM :: delcotimes.com

Philly Burbs

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAfter 40 years at the polls, Warrington woman says it's time to slow down
At 88, Betty Feriod says she's had a happy life.Tue, 21 May 2013, 07:00 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJudge: NJ terror case not influenced by Boston
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected an argument by two New Jersey men who pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges that their sentences were improperly influenced by news of the Boston…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:45 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPenn State's costs for Sandusky scandal top $44M
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State's costs for legal fees, consultants and other services connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal have topped $44.4 million, the university's latest b…Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:45 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNewsbreak
Good morning to Burlington County Times subscriber Penny Cranmer.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:36 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDelanco police looking for certified police officer
DELANCO — The township Police Department is accepting applications for an officer's position.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:22 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLocal tea party group participates in protest at IRS office
CHERRY HILL — Bill Haney recalls becoming suspicious almost as soon as the letter arrived in January.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:15 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFree expungement seminar to be held Thursday
WESTAMPTON — A free workshop on how to expunge a criminal record will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Burlington County Library on Pioneer Boulevard.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:10 PM :: phillyburbs.com
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FLORENCE — A big black bear was spotted roaming around a wooded area of town Monday and Tuesday, authorities said.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:00 PM :: phillyburbs.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNo issues, few voters reported at Bucks County polls
Bucks County Elections Director Deena Dean didn't have very high expectations for turnout during Tuesday's primary.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:00 PM :: phillyburbs.com
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David Einhorn is an easygoing, tattoo-covered, retired Marine prone to singing and partying. He and his daughter Desirae, a Pemberton Township High School graduate, will be featured on an episode of aTue, 21 May 2013, 05:43 PM :: phillyburbs.com

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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Numerous thefts reported, several cited for public drunkenness and DUI
The following information is provided by the Middletown Township Police Department:Mon, 20 May 2013, 11:03 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNeshaminy teachers' rank-and-file give thumbs down to school board’s latest contract offer
NESHAMINY - The Neshaminy Federation of Teachers (NFT) has rejected the school board’s contract offer in a secret ballot held May 16.Fri, 17 May 2013, 05:23 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCould a waste water treatment plant be in Newtown’s future? Sewer authority floats idea before joint meeting of township and borough leaders
NEWTOWN – Could a waste water treatment plant be in the township’s future?Fri, 17 May 2013, 02:32 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditWashington Crossing Historic Park announces Volunteer of the Year award, reports sell-out crowd for third annual Brewfest
WASHINGTON CROSSING – Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park announce the following news:Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:43 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCouncil Rock School Board hires firm to help project student enrollment
NEWTOWN - To a school district that has a budget around $200 million, $58,335 might not seem like a lot. But if it ultimately leads to things like school closures and redistricting, it’s easy to see w…Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:26 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Two businesses report break-ins, home burglarized, $9,500 in checks and jewelry missing from another
The following information is provided by the Northampton Township Police Department:Fri, 17 May 2013, 11:32 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNEWTOWN TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT: Student cited for disorderly conduct, electrical wire stolen, Cliveden home burglarized
The following information is provided by the Newtown Township Police Department:Fri, 17 May 2013, 10:43 AM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNewtown Borough officially cuts ties with the Newtown Corporation, approves indemnification agreement with township
NEWTOWN BOROUGH – The borough council is officially parting ways with the Newtown Corporation, a nonprofit economic development organization that had marketed the Greater Newtown area.Thu, 16 May 2013, 03:04 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNEWTOWN BOROUGH POLICE REPORT: Gunshots ring out on Edgeboro Drive, incident under investigation
The following information is provided by the Newtown Borough Police Department:Wed, 15 May 2013, 05:01 PM :: buckslocalnews.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAfter more than four decades on the force, Northampton Township Chief of Police Barry Pilla announces plans to retire
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP - In a statement released to the press on Monday, longtime Northampton Township Police Chief Barry Pilla announced his upcoming retirement on July 1. At that time, Pilla said he w…Mon, 13 May 2013, 07:13 PM :: buckslocalnews.com

Times Herald

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPhoenixville assault victim admits he stabbed himself
WEST CHESTER - Alan Clifford Coleman may have shown admirable paternal instincts in trying to keep his daughter away from a convicted sex offender who his ex-girlfriend had taken up with. But the way…Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:11 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMontgomery County Commissioners Chairman Josh Shapiro launches Keystone Reform
NORRISTOWN - Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Chairman Josh Shapiro has launched a new political action committee (PAC) called Keystone Reform, which he says aims at having a voice in the broa…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:01 AM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCONTEST: Play Stash the Cash
With Memorial Day and summer looming just off in the distance, no doubt you're starting to think about a vacation.How does $10,000 sound to help you on your way?It's not a pipe dream. It's our Stash t…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:01 AM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNorristown summer 2013 concert series
NORRISTOWN - The Norristown summer 2013 concert series will start on May 26 at 7 p.m. with the Norristones at the Elmwood Park bandshell. Concerts will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.Dean Garo…Mon, 20 May 2013, 11:12 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNorristown Area board discusses budget, other topics
WEST NORRITON - The school board for the Norristown Area School District discussed a number of topics that will be voted on next week, most notably the proposed final budget for the 2013-14 year.The p…Mon, 20 May 2013, 10:53 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPHOTOS: PAL Track Field team practices on Fornance Street
NORRISTOWN - About 48 members of the Greater Norristown PAL Center's Track & Field team ran up a steep 200 meter hill on Fornance Street as part of their conditioning exercise under the eye of coaches…Mon, 20 May 2013, 09:00 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit3 men charged in West Pottsgrove home invasion murder
NORRISTOWN - A mission to rob a West Pottsgrove man during a home invasion took a deadly turn and has three men facing murder-related charges for an alleged cold-blooded killing, according to prosecut…Mon, 20 May 2013, 08:33 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLancaster County man convicted of having indecent contact with girl, 5, in Pottstown
NORRISTOWN - A Lancaster County man has been convicted of a charge that he had indecent contact with a 5-year-old girl while he visited a Pottstown residence.Vernon Lee Davis, 63, of the 900 block of…Mon, 20 May 2013, 05:33 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditParents of missing Skippack college student appeal for his return
SKIPPACK - At a hastily assembled press conference outside the Pennsylvania State Police's Skippack Barracks on Monday afternoon, the parents of missing 21-year-old college student Matthew Royer appea…Mon, 20 May 2013, 05:24 PM :: timesherald.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNo fireworks for Norristown July 4th celebration
NORRISTOWN ÂÂ- The celebration of July 4 in Norristown will have a 5K run, an Independence Day parade and afternoon activities and entertainment at Elmwood Park.But there will not be any fireworks d…Mon, 20 May 2013, 03:44 PM :: timesherald.com

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Shmitten Kitten

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I Love Love Love Doodlers
From Mieko, who thinks it's hot when a guy puts pen to paper and draws something cute: I believe there's a song that goes: When a man loves a woman/ He shares his amazing doodling skills/ Doodles what…Tue, 21 May 2013, 03:39 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com

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Things That Make Me A Bad Boyfriend: I Take Bar Trivia Too Seriously
Bar trivia is an awesome idea. What better way to spend an evening than drinking beer and answering ridiculous questions about obscure topics no one should really know about? Personally, nothing makes…Mon, 20 May 2013, 03:04 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditReal Talk: Bad Boys Over 30 Must Die
Real Talk: Bad Boys Over 30 Must Die
You meet him, pounding whiskey gingers at the bar with “his boys.” You know the type; the kind that shows up to dive bars at 1:15am. He has a motorcycle. He thinks Facebook chat is a legitimate way to…Mon, 20 May 2013, 11:57 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBonerkiller: DJs
Bonerkiller: DJs
From Jill, who does the smirk 'n' jerk to grown men living the DJ lifestyle: I have known many wonderful and lovely deejays but dating a DJ is the absolute worst. It’s all, “Let’s go to this club on…Fri, 17 May 2013, 02:48 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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I Love Love Love When He's Not Creepy About Being Into Pop Culture Bullshit
From Dana, who'd prefer if he'd put the issue of Us Weekly down: It’s no secret I’m a pop culture junkie. So when a guy can make a sly pop culture reference, I start rubbernecking. Do you casually ask…Mon, 13 May 2013, 05:07 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditQuick Rant: Oh Jeez, Where'd He Go?
Quick Rant: Oh Jeez, Where'd He Go?
From Jackie, who wants to kick his disappearing act in the scrotum: Like so many single, non-desperate women these days, I have ventured into the often scary world that is online dating. While there…Mon, 13 May 2013, 04:22 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Bonerkiller: His Old, Beat Up, Plastic-y Jesus Sandals
From Sabrina in DC, who reallllly doesn't like his shitty sandals: I was walking to meet him on our second date and giving myself a pat on the back because he’s cuter than I remembered; short hair, be…Fri, 10 May 2013, 02:14 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com

Philly Chit Chat

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RADNOR HUNT, PREAKNESS (& A VIDEO) AND FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVANCY LINKS
Hey I'm running late for some things, but a lot of you tell me you check out my sites via links from my blog so here they are. Have a great day. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/out_and_about/Photos…Tue, 21 May 2013, 10:09 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com

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Another Funtastic Night at the Covenant House Annual Event: 2013 A Night of Broadway Stars
The Covenant House Night of Broadway Stars took place on Monday, May 13th at the Kimmel Center. The evening will featured performances by top Broadway stars to poignant stories told by homeless youth…Mon, 20 May 2013, 09:26 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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ANNE KLEIN HAS CLOSED, L&I Sticker on Bettie Page, & UTRCHT ON THE MOVE - Walnut Street Stories
You know I love my Walnut Street Center City Stroll's, stories are everywhere, and yesterday was no different. I was headed to John Wind's new art exhibit at the James Oliver Gallery in Old City and…Sat, 18 May 2013, 11:12 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS ON EAST PASSYUNK AVE
When you open a home decor store, your days will be filled with fabulous products, inspiring projects, and people who appreciate fine merchandise, and that's exactly what happens at HOME | a furnishi…Thu, 16 May 2013, 01:44 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditEvent: The 52nd Global Gala: Treasures
Event: The 52nd Global Gala: Treasures of Armenia - Saturday May 18, 2013
International House Philadelphia Celebrates the People & Culture of Armenia with 52nd Global Gala: Treasures of ArmeniaThis Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 6:30p.m., International House Philadelphia (IHP) w…Wed, 15 May 2013, 05:27 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention LifeSavers Cocktail Party & My Story
I can't begin to tell you how important an organization like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is, and I wish it were around when I attempted suicide as a hopeless and confused 21 year o…Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:28 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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There's Something Missing in Rittenhouse Square Park!! Plus Party Photo Links.
The other night when I left the Rittenhouse Row Preview Party at Rittenhouse Hotel (links to the photos at the bottom of the page), I noticed the urns were missing that sit on the pedestals, across th…Wed, 15 May 2013, 11:35 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com

Bicycle Coalition

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Bike to Work Day Recap
Friday's Bike to Work Day was a big success! We enjoyed beautiful weather and more than 150 bicyclists joining Mayor Nutter for a leisurely ride down the Ben Franklin Parkway.We'll have more photos up…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:33 PM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org

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Bike to Work Tomorrow With Mayor Nutter
It's going to be a beautiful morning - grab your bike and glide down the parkway with Mayor Michael Nutter!Thu, 16 May 2013, 04:38 PM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org
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Cyclist Struck By Tractor-Trailer On Callowhill St
According to 6ABC a cyclist was struck by a tractor-trailer at 2nd and Callowhill St in Philadelphia at approximately 9 AM this morning. The victim was transported to Hahnemann University Hospital in…Thu, 16 May 2013, 12:25 PM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org
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Donate Your Bike At The Trenton Ave Arts Festival This Saturday
The Trenton Ave Arts Festival is happening this Saturday from noon…Thu, 16 May 2013, 09:30 AM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org
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Women Bike PHL Interview #5: Shelly Salamon
Shelly Salamon owns Fairmount Bicycles, a full-service bike shop located at 2015 Fairmount Avenue that opened in June 2010.Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:49 PM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org
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Reminder: Philly Ride of Silence is Happening Wednesday EVENING
A reminder that the Ride of Silence is happening tomorr…Tue, 14 May 2013, 05:00 PM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org
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Center City Bike Ride This Saturday Perfect For Families and New Bicyclists
A new tradition is beginning this Saturday morning in Washington Square Park. Join us for the First Annual Safety First bicycle ride! The ride is perfect for families and newer bicyclists - a fun oppo…Tue, 14 May 2013, 02:51 PM :: blog.bicyclecoalition.org

PW Style

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Hot New Jams: Beyonce, Tricky, Kelly Rowland, Daft Punk and Busta
This is a big week! All kinds of fresh new music is getting thrown at us. And to make sure we’re all on the same page, we thought we’d throw some links at ya. Beyonce – “Grown Woman“ YES! A thousand t…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:40 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com

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Tomorrow: Check Out the Most Whimsical New Mural in Philly
While I’m generally not a big fan of a lot of the murals in this city (the older ones in particular, which tend to be more creepy than interesting), there’s just something about a giant cat head protr…Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:51 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
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Eviama Life Spa Moves Locations and Becomes More Beautiful: A Q&A with Founder Penny Ordway
Photos c/o PW’s J.R. Blackwell. Sometimes it’s initimdating for dudes to get something waxed. For ladies, too, I’m sure. And while males may not be brave enough to get anything waxed downtown (ya know…Sat, 18 May 2013, 04:44 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
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Photos: Forking Stupid at Fire & Ice
While I may not have been familiar with Fire & Ice prior to my cooking session with Executive Chef Chris Nguyen, apparently the Old City restaurant is known to quite a few locals for their monthly “Dr…Fri, 17 May 2013, 12:57 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSaturday: A Free ‘Baby Goods eXchang
Saturday: A Free ‘Baby Goods eXchange’ in South Philly
Whether you have a child, you’re expecting one, or you know someone who is, this is one event you’re going to want on your radar because times is tough—and kids are expensive. This Saturday, from 10 a…Thu, 16 May 2013, 03:42 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
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Indochino, the Custom Menswear Traveling Tailor Pop-Up, Visits Walnut Street Until May 27th
Hurry up! You have until May 27th to go get yourself measured and consulted by in-person stylists at Indochino’s pop-up traveling tailors at 1518 Walnut Street, and it’s a rare opportunity go get onto…Thu, 16 May 2013, 03:37 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOn The Record: Talib Kweli, Fitz &
On The Record: Talib Kweli, Fitz & The Tantrums, Little Boots, Lady Antebellum, Classixx, And Mikal Cronin
Talib Kweli Prisoner of Conscious (Javotti Media/EMI/Capitol) Sounds like: A really mixed bag from Kweli’s fifth, and not in a pleasant, mixed-nuts kind of way—all over the place, too many guests, not…Wed, 15 May 2013, 02:08 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com

XPN Music

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Merry Christmas (a little early) from Cee-Lo Green; listen to “Silent Night”
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Listen to Adele’s new James Bond movie theme, “Skyfall”
The new James Bond movie, Skyfall, is out on November 9th. Adele was pegged to record the theme song for the movie which you can listen to below. Adele co-wrote the song, and from the outset, it’s got…Thu, 4 Oct 2012, 08:48 PM :: xpn.org
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Monday 9 O’Clock News Playlist – October 1st!
Rockin’ right into October on this week’s New Music Show! Only an hour tonight, but no shortage of new music. Along with some new VAN MORRISON, we introduced a bunch of new artists including THE AMA…Mon, 1 Oct 2012, 09:55 PM :: xpn.org
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Movie trailer for “Coldplay Live 2012″
Coldplay Live 2012 and a Mylo Xyloto live album come out on November 20th. The concert film was recorded during Coldplay’s most recent tour. Three physical versions of the release will be available, a…Wed, 26 Sep 2012, 08:32 AM :: xpn.org
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBon Iver’s winning tattoo
Bon Iver’s winning tattoo
Giulio Rossi is the winner of the Justin Vernon/Bon Iver Tattoo Contest. The competiti…Tue, 25 Sep 2012, 09:03 AM :: xpn.org
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XPN Monday 8 O’Clock News Playlist – September 24th!
Last show of September, and plenty of debuts tonight! We previewed new albums from TITUS ANDRONICUS, THE KOPECKY FAMILY BAND, and A.C. NEWMAN. Plus, two more songs from our Featured Album Babel from…Mon, 24 Sep 2012, 09:55 PM :: xpn.org
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Wilco’s animated video
Wilco has released a new animated clip for the song Sunloathe off their latest album, The Whole Love. The video was directed by Peter Glantz and illustrated by Nathaniel Murphyy, who also contributed…Fri, 21 Sep 2012, 09:03 AM :: xpn.org

Around Philly

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFlick of the Week: At Any Price
Flick of the Week: At Any Price
At Any Price A terrific melodrama about family, masculinity,…Thu, 16 May 2013, 04:46 PM :: aroundphilly.com

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Amy Schumer Takes a Jab at “Philly Meatheads”
Amy Schumer recently appeared on Letterman to plug her new (…Thu, 16 May 2013, 12:14 PM :: aroundphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMayor Nutter Proposes New Taxes on Fun
Mayor Nutter Proposes New Taxes on Fun
Potentially bad news for those of you who like to smoke, drink and generally have a good time in the city of Philadelphia. In an effort to raise an estimated $90 million for city schools, Mayor Nutter…Thu, 16 May 2013, 12:03 PM :: aroundphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditGov. Corbett Clarifies His Recent “D
Gov. Corbett Clarifies His Recent “Drug Test” Gaffe
By now you’ve probably heard about our governor’s most recent slip of the tongu…Mon, 13 May 2013, 10:46 AM :: aroundphilly.com
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Center City Comedy Presents: 4 Headliners for a Cause
Our friends at Center City Comedy have decided to do some go…Fri, 10 May 2013, 09:33 AM :: aroundphilly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFlick of the Week: Kiss of the Damned
Flick of the Week: Kiss of the Damned
Kiss of the Damned An American-made Eurotrash vampire flick.…Thu, 9 May 2013, 03:05 PM :: aroundphilly.com
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Flick of the Week: The Reluctant Fundamentalist
The Reluctant Fundamentalist Mira Nair’s slick adaptation of…Fri, 3 May 2013, 03:14 PM :: aroundphilly.com

Philadelphia Will Do

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You know those re-cut trailers where A Christmas Story becomes a...
You know those re-cut trailers where A Christmas Story becomes a horror film or Psycho becomes a romantic comedy?Well, ABC Family has made one of those (in all seriousness!) for Christopher Nolan’s gr…Sun, 7 Apr 2013, 05:32 PM :: philadelphiawilldo.com

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True Confessions of a WrestleManiac
Late last month I read at Writers Night in America, a monthly series held by Dan Bruskewicz of the Philadelphia band TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb. I read alongside my friend (and Daily News gossip colu…Sun, 7 Apr 2013, 12:49 PM :: philadelphiawilldo.com
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The diner from Seinfeld and “Tom’s Diner”...
The diner from Seinfeld and “Tom’s Diner” makes a cameo in Season 6, Episode 20 of Law & Order…Sun, 17 Mar 2013, 04:18 PM :: philadelphiawilldo.com
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Poster circulated in Philadelphia to discourage the coming of...
Poster circulated in Philadelphia to discourage the coming of the railroad, 1839, (ARC 513347)…Mon, 25 Feb 2013, 01:32 PM :: philadelphiawilldo.com
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Yesterday, CBS News Sunday Morning had a cute little segment on...
Yesterday, CBS News Sunday Morning had a cute little segment on the SS United States, the hulking ship currently docked in South Philadelphia across the street from IKEA. (The Sunday Morning recap say…Mon, 18 Feb 2013, 08:31 PM :: philadelphiawilldo.com
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Friday night I watched some of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game,...
Friday night I watched some of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, which featured about as many former and current players as it did celebrities. (Also: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan! My dad says he…Sun, 17 Feb 2013, 08:50 AM :: philadelphiawilldo.com

Philaphilia

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Dead-Ass Proposal of the Week-- May 21st
Tun Tavern Reconstruction 109 Spruce Street Old conje…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:35 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com

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LOST BUILDINGS ARE BACK!!!
After an 8 month hiatus, Lost Building of the Week is back!!! They will be hosted by the Philadelphia Magazine's Property Blog! Northern National Bank 2300 Germantown Avenue Fri, 17 May 2013, 12:25 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Empty Lot of the Week-- May 14th
Hidden Grasshit Lot Northeast Corner of Spruce Street and 38th Parallel Place Tue, 14 May 2013, 02:53 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Old-Ass Building of the Week-- May 13th
Kaplan Career Institute Philadelphia Campus 3000 Market …Mon, 13 May 2013, 10:07 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Dead-Ass Proposal of the Week-- May 7th
African-American Hall of Fame and Sculpture Garden George's Hill, Fairmount Park Tue, 7 May 2013, 01:00 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Empty Lot of the Week-- April 30th
Metropolitan Hospital Lot Bounded by the 8th, Vine, Franklin Streets and the Metroclub Condo Wed, 1 May 2013, 02:50 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
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Old-Ass Building of the Week-- April 29th
The Yamaha City Building 81 Fairmount Avenue …Mon, 29 Apr 2013, 02:38 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com

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Neuronetics presented new data showing its NeuroStar TMS Therapy System was not only effective in the immediate treatment…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:01 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditComic Con meets Philly Beer Week
Philadelphia will be a lively place in coming weeks. In addition to Philly Beer Week (May 31 to June 9), Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con is scheduled for May 30 to June 2. Comic Con, which will be…Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:59 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
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The new normal really is permanent and not just some temporary residue form the recession. That’s what law firm managers told consulting firm Altman Weil in its fifth annual “Law firms in Transition”…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:59 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
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By day, Matthew Rubba is a fourth-year associate at Blank Rome, where he focuses on his consumer financial ser…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:19 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditIs another Center City office building ripe for conversion?
Another Center City office building is being eyed for a conversion to apartments. Chestnut Place at 42 S. 15th St. is reportedly under contract to be sold to a developer involved with the conversion o…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:15 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
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Pancakes and sausage in the morning. Gourmet chicken tikka masala at night. The 401 Diner in Conshohocken…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:03 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
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After 15 years, La Salle University President Michael J. McGinniss announced his resignation. He'll remain on until his c…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:55 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
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Hershey’s is launching its first-ever “completely brand new” international brand, targeting China. Hershey Co. (N…Tue, 21 May 2013, 12:17 PM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
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People with chronic constipation and irritable bowl syndrome may soon get some much-needed relief…Tue, 21 May 2013, 10:53 AM :: feeds.bizjournals.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditWhat's Cooper med school putting in their time capsule?
When Cooper Medical School of Rowan University was building its medical education building in Camden, N.J., it included…Tue, 21 May 2013, 10:16 AM :: feeds.bizjournals.com

Inquirer Business

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMarlton medical group works to reduce readmissions
Stephanie Celani not only knew the phone number of her patient John Pantalone, she also knew his weight to the half-pound when asked one day this month.Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:58 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPhillyInc: Activists see diversity lack on Urban Outfitters board
Urban Outfitters Inc. is the high-profile local company that shareholder activists are targeting once again over a lack of diversity on its board of directors.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:32 AM :: philly.com
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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCasey promotes health-care research as job source
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey says he doesn't have an answer to the national need for balance in creating health-care financing solutions, but he knows that National Institutes of Health funding helps put and k…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:11 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditUrban Outfitters' record revenue falls short
Urban Outfitters Inc., the hipster retailer headquartered at the Navy Yard, reported Monday that it had record quarterly revenue and a 39 percent increase in profit after reining in store markdowns.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:09 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditYour Money: A cautionary tale for whistle-blowers
If you have the guts to blow the whistle on a Wall Street investment fraud and approach U.S. regulators with your allegations, beware the case of Kathleen Furey.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:05 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSmall firms do well in uncertain market
NEW YORK - Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a slow and choppy start to the week for Wall Street.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:01 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditUS Airways touts diversity to LGBT group
A US Airways executive told the Independence Business Alliance on Monday that Philadelphia's largest airline was pursuing and seriously committed to diversity in its workforce.Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:59 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCampbell stocks fall despite higher revenues
Campbell Soup Co. shares tumbled Monday despite a rebound in U.S. soup sales and an increased earnings forecast for the fiscal year that ends in July.Tue, 21 May 2013, 04:46 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditYahoo purchase is big for young Tumblr founder
NEW YORK - As a teenager, Tumblr chief executive officer David Karp would canvass the streets of the Upper West Side, offering to build websites for local businesses. After his freshman year of high s…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:18 AM :: philly.com

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDiane Mastrull: Consultant who turned Horsham firm around is now an owner
Kip Anthony was a farm boy from the Midwest who went on to become a mechanical engineer at big companies doing big things.Mon, 20 May 2013, 12:21 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTown By Town: Chadds Ford: The charms of Wyeth country
One in a continuing series spotlighting real estate markets in this region's communities. Bruce Prabel and his wife, Marianne, crossed Brandywine Creek from their northern Delaware home in 1979 to wha…Mon, 20 May 2013, 10:29 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAVI should be just a first step
The growth-killing Philadelphia tax structure has to change, and now is as good a time as any to start. Taxes have taken center stage in the city with the implementation of the Actual Value Initiative…Mon, 20 May 2013, 10:19 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLeaking water in subways costs millions in claims
SEPTA, PATCO, and the City of Philadelphia have paid millions of dollars to victims of slip-and-fall accidents in subways while failing to fix the hazards that cause the accidents.Mon, 20 May 2013, 10:17 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPennsauken printing firm, in hiring boom, looks to expand
In this digital world, old-industry companies can be busier than ever. We're running around the clock, said Nicholas Maiale, second-generation owner of Inserts East Inc. on industrial-heavy Central Hi…Mon, 20 May 2013, 09:07 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditUnion protests Temple hospital over arbitration dispute
The leader of the union that represents health-care employees at Temple University Hospital on Sunday threatened a strike over an arbitration dispute involving a terminated employee accused of sexual…Mon, 20 May 2013, 09:05 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPhillyInc: Penn's new ed-tech incubator a bit different
Does Philadelphia have room for one more specialized business incubator? It may, indeed, if enough education- technology entrepreneurs choose to take the plunge into what the University of Pennsylvani…Mon, 20 May 2013, 08:04 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditWeb Wealth
Experts say we're doing a terrible job teaching children how to handle money. But many groups and companies are stepping forward with solutions aimed at parents, teachers, and youngsters.Mon, 20 May 2013, 07:37 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPeople in the News
MacElree Harvey Ltd., West Chester, named Felice Glennon Kerr, an attorney in its Centreville, Del., office, an equity partner in the firm.Mon, 20 May 2013, 07:31 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJeff Gelles: Beware of credit-report offers when checking your status
When it comes to credit issues and identity theft, I sometimes feel like what we used to call a broken record.Mon, 20 May 2013, 05:06 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditInsider Transactions
Securities trades recently reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission by officers, directors and principal shareholders of corporations based or having sizable employment in the Philadelphia a…Mon, 20 May 2013, 05:03 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBankruptcies
Pennsylvania Kenneth E. Fichthorn doing business as General Residential Contractor and Jennifer E. Fichthorn, 641 Willow St., Pottstown; Chapter 13; no schedules available.Mon, 20 May 2013, 04:59 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOn the Boards
Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, a nonprofit organization that organizes Philadelphia's largest regatta, elected Benjamin Speciale and Jennifer Wesson to its board. Speciale is managing member of Speci…Mon, 20 May 2013, 04:58 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAs boomer owners sell, buyers step up
NEW YORK - Baby boomers preparing for retirement are driving a surge in small-business sales, as they find more and more buyers confident enough in the improving economy to expand their own businesses…Mon, 20 May 2013, 04:31 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOn the House: 'Town by Town' series offers more
I've grown fond of Town by Town, the Sunday Business section feature, not only for what it contributes to my understanding of local real estate but also for the ways it expands my knowledge of other t…Sun, 19 May 2013, 02:21 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTown By Town: Chadds Ford, By the Numbers
Population: 3,640 (2010). Median income: $106,342 (2008). Area: 8.7 square miles. Homes for sale: 113. Settlements in the last three months: 29.Sun, 19 May 2013, 09:36 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditEdward Bogosian; owned Camera Shop of Bryn Mawr
Edward Bogosian, 82, longtime owner of the Camera Shop of Bryn Mawr, died Saturday, May 11, of bone cancer at his home in Villanova.Sun, 19 May 2013, 06:28 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditLess-costly natural gas? Not for some in Pa.
Amid the Marcellus Shale natural gas boom, Melinda Taylor has watched with growing frustration as the price of natural gas plunged, but not the heating bills in her neighborhood in Tredyffrin Township…Sun, 19 May 2013, 06:26 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFive Below goes back to market
Initial public offerings may get all the attention, but when companies uncork secondary offerings, it's worth a close look at who is doing the selling.Sun, 19 May 2013, 05:41 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditChevy Silverado gets impressive update
The domestics have made considerable progress in developing and marketing cars and crossovers. But their bottom lines remain intimately linked to the sales of big pickup trucks.Sun, 19 May 2013, 01:34 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditHaven: A fairy-tale house in real life
As a little girl, Evelyn Haines (nee Schufrieder), dreamed of marrying Prince Charming. Instead of living in a turreted castle, though, she and her prince would live in the big barn in Roxborough wher…Sun, 19 May 2013, 01:33 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBusiness Calendar
Treasury Auctions 4-week bills, May 21; 3-month and 6-month bills, May 20; 1-year bills, May 29; 2-year notes, May 28; 3-year notes, Jun. 11; 5-year notes, May 29; 7-year notes, May 30; 10-year notes,…Sun, 19 May 2013, 01:19 AM :: philly.com
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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditStocks close higher for fourth straight week on upbeat news
NEW YORK - Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday. A gauge of future economic activity rose more than analysts had expected, as did a measure of consumer conf…Sat, 18 May 2013, 06:24 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditCasey calls for action on IRS abuses, Syria
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said Friday that the Obama administration needs to make a clean break by quickly identifying all who were responsible for the IRS's targeting of conservative groups and spe…Sat, 18 May 2013, 06:15 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNBC Sports expects $800 million in 2014 Winter Olympics ad sales
An NBC Sports executive says advertising sales for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, are going exceptionally well, with the company projecting $800 million in revenue.Sat, 18 May 2013, 05:54 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSuits fly in dispute over surgical practice
The court fight among former partners in 3B Orthopaedics P.C. took a bitter turn this week with a new lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania and a former partner in the high-profile surgical p…Sat, 18 May 2013, 05:52 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditFalling yen is bonanza for consumers, tourists
Attention, bargain-hunters around the world: Japanese goods - from cars to televisions - are going on sale. Credit Japan's drive to pump cash into its economy to stimulate growth. The extra money floo…Sat, 18 May 2013, 01:20 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJolie's revelation has business, legal angles
The revelation this week by the film star Angelina Jolie of a double mastectomy to help avoid breast cancer had business and legal angles as well.Fri, 17 May 2013, 04:14 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTwo local landlords buy D.C.-area apartments
Two of the biggest apartment landlords based in the Philadelphia area are betting on Washington, hoping the federal government and the contractors who depend on it will weather the budget battles that…Fri, 17 May 2013, 04:06 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTalks set in Kobe dispute
A private settlement conference in the Kobe Bryant sports memorabilia case is scheduled for Friday morning in the chambers of U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Schneider.Fri, 17 May 2013, 03:54 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDiane Mastrull: A business fueled on pickle power
Victor Mallet admits the pairing was not a logical one: a Ghana-born-and-raised business consultant becoming part-owner of a pickle company.Fri, 17 May 2013, 03:51 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditN.J. jobless rate dips to 4-year low
New Jersey's April unemployment rate dropped below 9 percent - to 8.7 percent - marking its lowest point in four years, the state's Department of Labor and Industry reported Thursday.Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:43 PM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSEPTA delays budget votes, hoping for help
Hoping for more money from the state, the SEPTA board is postponing action on its budgets for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Fare increases are still expected on that date.Fri, 17 May 2013, 11:04 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit11 of 13 SUV models do badly in crash tests
DETROIT - Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly.Fri, 17 May 2013, 07:37 AM :: philly.com
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Fri, 17 May 2013, 07:32 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTeva treads lightly in morning-after controversy
The recent controversy surrounding the morning-after contraceptive pill called Plan B One-Step has been argued in political, regulatory, and legal circles. But Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd., which makes t…Fri, 17 May 2013, 05:24 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter Reddit$1M in shale money coming to Phila. region
About $1 million in Marcellus Shale money will make its way to the Philadelphia area to subsidize the purchase of natural-gas-fueled school buses and trucks.Fri, 17 May 2013, 05:21 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditWorker-rights group wants airport wages raised
Community activists and an interfaith group want Philadelphia City Council to amend a lease agreement between the city and US Airways Group to boost the salary of 1,500 low-wage airport workers and re…Fri, 17 May 2013, 05:06 AM :: philly.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditChina's slowdown puts pressure on its new leadership
BEIJING - The global economic malaise has knocked the stuffing out of Luo Yan's business making toy animals. Sales of Hello Kitty dolls and plush rabbits have fallen 30 percent over the last six month…Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:33 AM :: philly.com

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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNovel Facebook Discovery Order Out of Lancaster County
In a recent Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas case of P…Mon, 20 May 2013, 04:07 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditREGISTRATION OPEN FOR LACKAWANNA PRO BONO'S JUNE 3, 2013 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:19 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAnother Decision out of Eastern District of Pennsylvania Applying the Restatement (Third) in a Products Case
In the recent products liability case of Reardon v. Illinois Tool Works, Inc., PICS Case No. 13-0891 (C.P. Pa. April 10, 2013 Yohn, J.), Judge Yohn of the Eastern District Federal Court chose to apply…Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:18 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditA Philadelphia County Rule 1925 Opinion Upholding Erie Insurance Forum Selection Clause
I previously reported on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas post-Koken decision on venue in the case of Fish v. Erie Insurance Company, No. 003411, Jan. Term, 2013 (C.P. Phila. Co. 2013 New…Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:13 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPennsylvania Superior Court Sides With Claimant in "Sign Down" UIM Case
In its recent decision in the case of Weilacher v. State Farm, No. 124 WDA 2012 (Pa.Super. 2013)(Musmanno, Wecht, and Colville, J.J.)(Opinion by Musmanno, J.), the Pennsylvania Superior Court sided w…Mon, 20 May 2013, 01:12 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJudge Mazzoni of Lackawanna County Addresses Notice Requirement in UM Case
In his recent April 5, 2013 decision in the case of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Roshan, No. 2010-Civil-3105 (C.P. Lacka. Co. 2013 Mazzoni, J.), Judge Robert A. Mazzoni entered a…Tue, 14 May 2013, 04:20 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJudge Nealon of Lackawanna County Addresses Proper Pleading of a Complaint
In his recent decision in the case of Rogers v. Thomas, No. 2012 - CV - 1464 (C.P. Lacka. Co. May 10, 2013 Nealon, J.), Judge Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas entered…Tue, 14 May 2013, 04:19 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditJudge Zulick of Monroe County Denies Punitive Damages Based Upon Cell Phone Use in Unique Case
Segway Device In the case of Platukis v. Pocono Segway Tours, LL…Mon, 13 May 2013, 09:41 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPlaintiff Permitted to Consolidate Two Separate Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits Under Pa.R.C.P. 213
Judge R. Stanton Wettick of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas recently allowed the consolidation of two entirely separate motor vehicle accident lawsuits by a same Plaintiff in the case of Ja…Sun, 12 May 2013, 07:40 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditResearch Tools on Tort Talk
Most Tort Talkers receive their Tort Talk info by way of email. If y…Thu, 9 May 2013, 09:13 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com

Drug and Device Law

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPlaintiff’s Second Try Still Preempted
We talk about a lot of motions to dismiss on this blog and being a defense blog, the overwhelming majority are successful. Motions to dismiss being what they are – motions that examine on…Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:24 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPlaintiffs Discover Risks of Refusing to Participate in Predictive Coding Discovery
Let’s see whether it works: Discovery! Are you excited? How about this: Technology Assisted Review!! Nothing yet? How about: Predictive Coding!!! We gave you three exclamation points for that o…Mon, 20 May 2013, 07:46 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditA Not So Bad Blast from The Past
We saw the news yesterday about DePuy discontinuing two of their lines of hip implants, which have been involved in some litigation. While we are not ignorant of the impact of litigation…Fri, 17 May 2013, 01:52 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPolett To Be Reargued En Banc
We previously blogged about the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacating an 8-figure in Polett v. Zimmer and remanding for a new trial due to multiple reversible errors committed at the first trial. Unfo…Fri, 17 May 2013, 12:18 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPublisher Liability Rejected By Philadelphia C.P. Court
Some time ago we were highly critical of a potentially dangerous expansion of liability for failure to warn to publishers of medical literature.That’s right, publishers.In our prior post we went after…Thu, 16 May 2013, 05:09 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMark Marcum Down as a Not-So-Good Case on Preemption and TwIqbal
We are looking forward to this week’s DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar and the opportunity to get together with so many old friends. We'll learn some new things, relearn too many old things, mayb…Wed, 15 May 2013, 08:15 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditThird Circuit Calls on Preemption to Oust New Jersey Food Claims
Last year, we blogged about the District of New Jersey’s dismissal of a putative class action involving the margarine substitute, Benecol Spread. See here. In celebrating the win, we foc…Tue, 14 May 2013, 02:47 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditIndiana’s “Government Compliance” Presumption Against Defect and Negligence
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion applying the section of Indiana’s Product Liability Act (IPLA) that, under certain circumstances, creates a rebuttable presumption against a fin…Mon, 13 May 2013, 04:09 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditInteresting Consumer Protection Twist
Every now and then we come across something new and interesting that, frankly, we hadn’t thought of ourselves. That’s how we felt when we read the recent opinion in Boudreaux v. Corium International,…Fri, 10 May 2013, 01:55 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditThe New Jersey NuvaRing Litigation Summary Judgment Decision
This post comes from only the Dechert side of the blog, as Reed Smith is involved in this litigation. * * * …Thu, 9 May 2013, 01:49 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com

ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBig Sky Beat Down
We read rulings under the Federal Tort Claim Act about as often as we read bench trial rulings or rulings from the District of Montana. Or rulings where a judge says he is retiring in two…Thu, 9 May 2013, 07:59 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDeposition Lojinks
Our last few weeks have been filled with depositions. Mostly we have been defending them. And mostly we have exited the proceedings feeling they were non-events. That is precisely how you want depo…Wed, 8 May 2013, 07:30 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditThe Finer Points of Removal
You know we love removal – 63 posts and counting. But, before you cast this post aside as another discussion of fraudulent joinder, removal before service, or principal place of business,…Tue, 7 May 2013, 03:16 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMDL Precedent Rescue - Big List
Several of us (the Reed Smith side, obviously) recently attended the firm partners’ retreat. All our brainstorming about how to improve client service started us thinking about the blog. In some way…Mon, 6 May 2013, 11:55 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMore On CAFA and Cognizable Injury
We like CAFA – that is the Class Action Fairness Act – because a federal forum is generally much preferred (and becoming moreso after Dukes and Comcast) for class actions involving prescription medica…Fri, 3 May 2013, 08:00 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNew Plaintiff Argument Against Generic Drug Preemption Rejected
...And it's from Pennsylvania. Judge Stanton Wettick, from Allegheny County (who is certainly in the running for most respected CP judge in the state) has issued an opinion, Krelic v. Mutual Pharmace…Thu, 2 May 2013, 04:23 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBreaking News - Opinion Reversing $6.5 Million Actos Verdict
We saw this morning that the boxcar California verdict that was being ballyhooed the last couple of days was reversed by the trial judge granting a nonsuit (the California equivalent to judgment n.o.v…Thu, 2 May 2013, 12:56 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOur Blogger Emeritus
Long time blog subscribers surely remember our co-founder, Mark Herrmann, who wrote for the blog for over three years, until late 2009. Then, for his own good and sufficient reasons, he gave up the p…Thu, 2 May 2013, 08:31 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAnother Shameless Plug
Once again, we've been asked to shill for a DRI Drug and Medical Device meeting. Since we're defense side shills by nature, we are only too happy to oblige. Here goes:****************It is that time…Wed, 1 May 2013, 05:49 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditSDNY Sinks "Circumstantial Case for Products Liability"
We’re constantly reminded of what self-centered creatures we are. Both at work and on the home front, it is hard to dwell too long on something without wondering what's in it for us. Just a little w…Wed, 1 May 2013, 07:30 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditMuddling of Pennsylvania Strict Liability and Implied Warranty Law
Normally we embrace cases that find that plaintiff has failed to meet the pleading requirements of Twombly and Iqbal. We like when courts ferret out the claims that can’t even get out of…Tue, 30 Apr 2013, 03:14 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditAnother Preemption Win for Branded and Generic Manufacturers
This post is from the Reed Smith side of the blog only – the Dechert lawyers were not involved. The Iowa Court of Appeals has affirmed summary judgment entered in favor of both branded and generic…Mon, 29 Apr 2013, 09:01 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTwice in One Month
We hadn’t blogged about the Biomaterials Access Assurance Act (“BAAA”), 21 U.S.C. §§1601-1606, since 2008 (see post), and now we are posting about it for a second time this month. Maybe w…Fri, 26 Apr 2013, 12:39 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditA Stale Roll and a Dismal Clean Sweep
People usually think it's a good thing to be on a roll. But that is not always the case. We have defended client depositions where there was nothing worse than a witness on a roll, especially if tha…Wed, 24 Apr 2013, 07:30 AM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditA Honey of a Litigation – Part 2
It has been about two months since we first posted about the swell of class action litigation over honey. Your homework at that time was to watch The Bee Movie while we watched the honey…Tue, 23 Apr 2013, 01:52 PM :: druganddevicelaw.blogspot.com

Sports

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ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBrowns sign RB Jackson, rookie S Slaughter (The Associated Press)
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns signed running back Brandon Jackson to a 1-year contract, bringing him back after two seasons in which he never got to showcase his versatility.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:11 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBrowns release Hagg amid flurry of moves (The SportsXchange)
Safety Eric Hagg was released by the Cleveland Browns, who also waived running backs Jamaine Cook and Robbie Rouse and linebacker Ryan Rau.Tue, 21 May 2013, 06:00 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditBrowns add ex-Eagles RB Miguel Maysonet (NBC Sports)
Yet another former Eagle has landed in Cleveland. On Tuesday, the Browns announced they were awarded rookie running back Miguel Maysonet on waivers from Philadelphia. In something of a surprise move,…Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:42 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditChiefs installing mixed bag offensive system (The Associated Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs are putting together an offense that promises to be bold and dynamic, if not downright revolutionary, a blend of old and new under coach Andy Reid.Tue, 21 May 2013, 05:16 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditNFL helping Eagles improve the Linc (Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia)
The NFL on Tuesday approved a plan to give the Eagles some financial support as Lincoln Financial Field undergoes cosmetic enhancements.Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:39 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditPatriots, Cowboys and Rams spent the most guaranteed money on undrafted rookie free agents (Shutdown Corner)
The New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams each spent over $100,000 in guaranteed money on their class of undrafted free agents this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of…Tue, 21 May 2013, 02:33 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDennis Kelly ahead of Lane Johnson, for now (Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia)
When asked about the fact that he's working behind tackle Dennis Kelly in OTAs, first-round pick Lane Johnson said, “We’ll see what happens when training camp comes.Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:16 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditOpportunities dwindling for Dennis Dixon (Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia)
Eagles coach Chip Kelly continues to say there's an open competition for the QB job, but Dennis Dixon's chances lag behind the team's three other contenders.Tue, 21 May 2013, 01:00 PM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditDexter McCluster Could See Larger Role in Kansas City Chiefs West Coast Offense (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
COMMENTARY | The Kansas City Chiefs will feature a much different look when the 2013 NFL season kicks off--primarily with who will be taking the snaps on offense and the plan of attack once the ball i…Tue, 21 May 2013, 11:32 AM :: sports.yahoo.com
ShareFacebook Twitter RedditTrent Cole embracing position change after 8 seasons (Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia)
At age 30 and after eight NFL seasons, Trent Cole is being asked to play a new position – and he's enjoying the change.Tue, 21 May 2013, 10:23 AM :: sports.yahoo.com