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Commas key in battle to control Philly newspapers?

The future of Philadelphia's two major newspapers could turn on a pair of commas in the bankruptcy code.

Quick Take: What's old is new — A.I., 76ers stink

The moment was electric. Allen Iverson was back. There was a pulse at Wachovia Center. Fans in the seats. In every seat.

Investigators: Candle caused Philly apartment fire

Fire investigators in Philadelphia say a candle caused a weekend apartment fire that injured nearly 21 people, including four firefighters.

Surprise guilty plea in Philly officer's death

A chubby-cheeked young defendant surprised a packed courtroom Thursday by pleading guilty to the Halloween 2007 murder of a Philadelphia police officer during a doughnut store robbery.

Judge delays auction for Philly newspapers 1 week

The bankruptcy auction for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News is on hold one week while creditors appeal a key bid rule.

US judge nixes credit in bid for Philly newspapers

A judge says creditors trying to take over Philadelphia's two major newspapers in a bankruptcy auction must bid in cash, not with the millions owed them.

Philly commuters relieved but angry as strike ends

Life began returning to normal Monday for commuters who spent the previous work week frazzled from a public transit strike, and many expressed relief that buses and trains were running again but remained angry about the transit workers' walkout.

Owners fight credit bid in Philly newspaper sale

The owners of Philadelphia's two major dailies are waging a late-stage battle to keep the newspapers from creditors in a looming bankruptcy auction.

Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike

The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to get to work.

Strike-crowded Philly commuter train catches fire

Fire has broken out on a Philadelphia commuter train during the morning rush, complicating commutes hampered by the city's transit strike. Officials say no injuries have been reported.

Why do sports turn us into irrational fanatics?

Sometimes their team wins, and sometimes it loses. Sometimes they cheer. Sometimes they curse, scream, even cry.

No Philly transit union strike during World Series

The Philadelphia transit system's largest union agreed Saturday not to go on strike as contract talks continued hours before the start of Game 3 of the World Series, Pennsylvania's governor and the city's mayor said.

Students build green cars for $7.5M in prizes

The kids at West Philadelphia High School’s Academy of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering are a driven bunch, and that’s good news for everyone. What’s driving them is their effort to design a 100-mpg passenger sedan that could go a long way — on very little fuel — toward helping to fight America’s oil habit.

Philly newspaper owners appeal credit-bid ruling

The owners of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are appealing a bankruptcy court ruling that would likely give the company to creditors.

Key hearing on bids for Philly newspapers delayed

A key bankruptcy issue that could determine the next owner of Philadelphia's two main daily newspapers won't be resolved Tuesday after all.

`Always Sunny' live tour adds second Philly show

Fans of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are so devout they've made the TV sitcom's live tour a sellout and a second show has been added for Philadelphia.

Philly newspapers wage local-ownership campaign

Investors in Philadelphia's two major newspapers are promoting the virtues of local ownership as they battle creditors for control of the company.

Vick signing draws mixed reaction in Philly

Michael Vick's return to the NFL with the Eagles is getting a mixed reaction in Philadelphia.

Cooking blamed as Philly fire kills 2, injures 5

Philadelphia fire officials say cooking sparked a weekend row house fire that killed a woman and a boy and injured five others.

State court again strikes down Philly gun laws

A state appeals court ruled Wednesday that the city cannot enforce an assault weapons ban and a law prohibiting guns bought by one person and given to another, measures passed by City Council in an effort to combat persistent gun violence.

Columbia-Highroad rider wins Philly cycling race

Pro cycling's strongest team, Team Columbia-Highroad, demonstrated its dominance again Sunday when teammates Andre Greipel and Greg Henderson finished 1-2 in the 25th annual men's Philadelphia International Championship.

Father pleads for kidnapped ex-wife, daughter

Abductions and carjackings are things that happen to other people in other places, not to average, hardworking people in leafy suburbs. At least that’s what Anthony Rakoczy always believed — until Tuesday afternoon, when police called to say that his daughter and ex-wife had reported that they were kidnapped and being held in the trunk of a car.

Williams wins Democratic nomination for Philly DA

A former assistant prosecutor on Tuesday won a five-way Democratic primary for district attorney, making him the heavy favorite to win in November and become the first black DA in the city's history.

Philly getting new spot for free entertainment

A new outdoor venue with year-round free entertainment is about to open in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.

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DOJ Issues Gag Order In Black Panther Probe
Source: judicialwatch.org

The Justice Department has ordered government lawyers who filed a complaint against the New Black Panther Party for intimidating voters in last year's presidential election not to cooperate with a nonpartisan civil rights commission investigating how the Obama Administration ha …

Philadelphia Buys Wi-Fi Network What a long strange trip it's been
Source: Broadband and DSL reports

It's now being purchased by Philadelphia for $2 million, and integrated into the city's existing fiber and wireless municipal ambitions -- which are centered around public safety, government communications, and targeted public access:

Hospital workers lose jobs over flu shot
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

This year, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia made it mandatory for employees to get the seasonal flu shot.

Christmas time in the city

Last night my friends and I decided to have a get together. The plan included the Macy's light show and a cup of hot cocoa. It was a nice night to be outside, just a little chill in the air and clear skies. We met in the middle of City Hall.

12 Cool Places to Eat in Philadelphia
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Philly's Restaurants Serve Up Plenty of Dramatic Atmosphere

Auctioned homes go for under $150G
Source: The Boston Herald

The region's home prices may be on the rise, but home buyers cashed in on bank-owned properties this week at rock bottom prices.

What exit? Yes, It's the Jersey Turnpike World Series!
Source: ballcaps.wordpress.com

If San Francisco and Oakland can have the Bay Bridge World Series, and the Cardinals and Royals the I-70 series, the Yankees and Phillies can lay claim to the New Jersey Turnpike World Series.

O'Keefe, fresh out of ACORN exposé videos and relevance, re-releases old video.
Source: The Washington Post

Unlike previous videotapes, the heavily edited footage includes audio of the two conservatives but none of the ACORN Housing Corp. worker's responses to their questions.

Video makers release tape of Philly ACORN trip
Source: msnbc.com

Two conservative activists release a new undercover video targeting ACORN, an attempt to reignite a simmering political controversy surrounding the Democratic-leaning agency.

2009 MLB Playoffs Day 2....Live Blog

Welcome back for day 2 of the MLB playoffs. Hopefully the games are more entertaining today then they were yesterday. We're still a while away from first pitch today. Got some good baseball articles? Send them my way.

MLB Playoffs Day 1....Live Blog

1:32 AM - Rick Ankiel strikes out looking on a 100 MPH fastball to end the game. Dodgers go up 1-0 winning this one by a score of 5-3. I'll be back again tomorrow to live blog. Spread the word. Have a good night.

At OpEdNews: OpedNews Journalist and Six Protesters Arrested At
Source: OpEdNews.Com Progressive

Philadelphia, PA, September 12, 2009: Six members of various anti-war groups, including World Can't Wait and Military Families Speak Out, and an OpedNews journalist, were arrested today at approximately 3pm (ET) at a protest organized to shut down The Army Experience Center, loca …

2009 Philly Fringe: An experiment in movement
Source: prlog.org

So what happens if you put a group of dance students (and in some cases former dance students), ranging in age from 14 to 21, with varying skill levels, styles of dance, backgrounds and experiential levels, in a dance studio, take away all the rules and tell them to create moveme …

Poorest US Cities Are Democrat Controlled
Source: therightperspective.org

An interesting correlation between America's poorest cities and their overwhelming control by the Democrat Party can be seen, with some cities never having elected a Republican mayor.

Holder's Black Panther Stonewall. By John Fund. AUGUST 20, 2009, 7:11 P.M. ET
Source: Wall Street Journal

President Obama's Justice Department continues to stonewall inquiries about why it dropped a voter intimidation case against the New Black Panther Party.

Gary Null answers a question on suing the government under tort law.

Gary Null: We'll take another call. Roy Tuckman: KPFK. You're on the air with Gary Null. 4th Caller Bob: Ah, good morning gentlemen. Hello Gary. Gary Null: Hi. Caller Bob: This is Bob from Los Angeles. Gary Null: Hi Bob.

Vick, Eagles agree to 2-year deal

Quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Joel Segal, confirmed to ESPN.com.

Mike Vick to Philly: Good Sense?

With all of the hoopla about Vick being a "dog murderer", a "sociopath", and "the scum of the earth", the real football dialogue seems to be getting drowned out. So we can handle that here.

Michael Vick Signed by Philadelphia Eagles

Michael Vick signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Will Vick be used as a quarterback, are have the Eagles tempting to employ the "wild-cat" offense? Will Vick be received well in the city of brotherly love?

Goodbye, Philly: No more location shooting for 'Cold Case'
Source: TV Squad

The stars aren't happy about it either. John Finn -- who plays Lt. Stillman, Lily's boss -- said, "It's a big mistake. Philadelphia was our heart and soul. Love Park and Fishtown and all those places, you cannot recreate that anywhere."

Director/activist Spielberg is '09 Liberty Medal winner
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

Steven Spielberg, the master storyteller whose films Amistad, Empire of the Sun, and Schindler's List underscore the triumph of freedom over tyranny, will receive the 2009 Liberty Medal on Oct. 8 at the National Constitution Center.

Murders...but Meadows Too; My City Offers the Best and the Worst ~ Part II

Today I went back to the woods near my home in Philadelphia. I hadn't been there since last Saturday when, as I explained in Part I, the following occurred in my city:

Murders...but Meadows Too; My City Offers the Best and the Worst

I will not invite my friends to Philadelphia - it is dangerous here; still, amid the dangers there is also beauty and many good people; so, while I withhold your invitation, I will share a bit of both the danger and the beauty of the city in which I have lived all of my life, but …

One Person Was Killed After a Brutal Fight Outside Citizen's Bank Park - cbs3.com
Source: cbs3.com

Great. Philly fans: I really hope you are happy about our reputation as sǝןoɥssɐ. Look what it got us – blood on our hands. City of Brotherly Love.

Swim club accused of racial discrimination against kids - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Shin CNN (CNN) -- A Philadelphia-area day care center said Thursday that members of a private swim club made racist comments about the center's children, and the club then canceled their swimming privileges.

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