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  • Fire Police Officer Dies After Chemical Fire

    msnbc.com: NBCPhiladelphia.com
    16 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    Officials on the scene tell NBC10's Byron Scott that Dave Wintz had been in fire service for almost 50 years.

  • Secret Archive deployed to undercut Monsignor’s innocence

    Philly.com News
    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    “On the job training,” was what Msgr. William J. Lynn told the grand jury in 2004, describing the preparation he had to be the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief investigator of allegations about priests sexually molesting minors. There was little direction from then Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua and only “rare” questions from the archbishop when he filed a report on a wayward priest, Lynn’s testimony reads.

  • Gas Main Struck on White Horse Pike

    msnbc.com: NBCPhiladelphia.com
    16 May 2012 | 1:50 pm
    No one hurt after workers doing repairs hit gas main in Barrington, N.J.

  • Dancer: Buttocks injection damaged lungs

    WPVI Philadelphia News, Weather & Traffic | Philly Area News for the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys
    16 May 2012 | 1:41 pm
    A woman who calls herself the "Black Madam" has been ordered to stand trial in Philadelphia on allegations she administered illegal buttocks injections.

  • Police: New Jersey Man Arrested For 5th DWI In 38 Days

    CBS Philly
    SteveBeck
    16 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    VINELAND, N.J. (CBS) – A New Jersey man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly driving while intoxicated – it is his fifth arrest for DWI in the past 38 days. Authorities say 45-year-old Anderson Sotomayor was arrested at about noon on Wednesday during a traffic stop at Park and Crystal Avenues in Vineland. Investigators say Sotomayor was first arrested for DWI on April 9th. The subsequent arrests happened on April 11th, April 25th, May 12th and Wednesday. (See Previous Story) In two of the DWI arrests, authorities say Sotomayor struck police cruisers and in the April 25th arrest, police…
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  • Secret Archive deployed to undercut Monsignor’s innocence

    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    “On the job training,” was what Msgr. William J. Lynn told the grand jury in 2004, describing the preparation he had to be the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief investigator of allegations about priests sexually molesting minors. There was little direction from then Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua and only “rare” questions from the archbishop when he filed a report on a wayward priest, Lynn’s testimony reads.

  • Plea for mercy — by victim’s mom — fails to sway judge

    16 May 2012 | 1:23 pm
    Stephanie Thompson passionately pleaded for mercy. Her brother, she said, did not kill her son. Instead, Martin Pierce left the Camden County Hall of Justice Wednesday morning with a 42-year prison sentence for his part in a 2008 daytime gun battle that left his nephew, 4-year-old Brandon Thompson, dead of a single gunshot wound to the head.

  • Hotel doorman lends city style a white-gloved hand

    16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    The dapper doorman did not set out to class up the city single-handedly with his blinding-white nylon gloves. But since he has, and since I asked, Leroy Mickens II shares that the key to that gleam is a nightly soak in Dawn detergent, a morning scrub (one gloved hand washing the other), and air drying. “I have eight pairs, so I always have a spare with me if they get dirty,” Mickens says between taking requests from guests at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel across from City Hall. Having been voted the “Neatest” and “Best Dressed” member of the Class of 1961…

  • Delco grandma wins ‘Best Mom on Wheels’

    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    A “dumbfounded” Edna Escher-Gaston, 61, of Swarthmore, was tearfully happy to learn this week that she’d won the “Best Mom on Wheels” contest run by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The grandmother of six was one of 10 finalists but got about 25 percent of the almost 2,000 votes tallied online by the foundation.

  • Was killer trying to silence a witness?

    16 May 2012 | 12:26 pm
    IN A CITY where justice frequently is thwarted by a no-snitching culture, Rodney Ramseur did what others are too scared or too heartless to do: He spoke up and told what he allegedly saw, fingering a former friend at a court hearing last week as the gunman who shot a neighbor in 2010. But Monday night, someone gunned down Ramseur and his girlfriend as they sat in a springtime drizzle on the porch of his Olney home. Now, police are probing whether a retaliation-minded murderer targeted Ramseur for his role in helping authorities prosecute the neighbor’s slaying.
 
 
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  • Police: New Jersey Man Arrested For 5th DWI In 38 Days

    SteveBeck
    16 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    VINELAND, N.J. (CBS) – A New Jersey man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly driving while intoxicated – it is his fifth arrest for DWI in the past 38 days. Authorities say 45-year-old Anderson Sotomayor was arrested at about noon on Wednesday during a traffic stop at Park and Crystal Avenues in Vineland. Investigators say Sotomayor was first arrested for DWI on April 9th. The subsequent arrests happened on April 11th, April 25th, May 12th and Wednesday. (See Previous Story) In two of the DWI arrests, authorities say Sotomayor struck police cruisers and in the April 25th arrest, police…

  • Suspects Sought In Debit Card Theft In Delaware

    SteveBeck
    16 May 2012 | 1:03 pm
    WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) – Police in Delaware are searching for two suspects who used a victim’s debit card to make purchases at three separate stores. The incident happened on May 11th at three stores inside the Concord Mall, including a Barnes & Noble bookstore. According to investigators, the incident began when the 47-year-old victim realized that her bank debit card was missing. After contacting her bank, the victim was informed that someone had used the card to make purchases from three different stores located inside the Concord Mall on Rt. 202 in Wilmington. Investigators did…

  • Elderly ‘Flash Mob’ Invigorates City’s Monthlong Celebration of Arts and Aging

    Ed Fischer
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    By Molly Daly PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A “flash mob” of senior citizens broke into song at noon today on the lawn of the Independence Visitors Center, shining a light on the artistic talents of older adults. It was part of the “Celebrate Arts and Aging” program of the Philadelphia Corporation For Aging, as more than 20 seniors sporting red vests, white shirts, and red, white, and blue bowties belted out a few patriotic songs plus a sprinkling of Tin Pan Alley numbers while a sparse crowd looked on. (Amanda Buonomo of PCA. Credit: Bill Roswell) “This is just…

  • Councilwoman’s Zoning Bill Draws Ire of Her North Philadelphia Neighbors

    Ed Fischer
    16 May 2012 | 12:44 pm
    By Mike Dunn PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It was neighbor versus neighbor in Philadelphia City Council today, as a committee approved a controversial zoning change for the Norris Square section of North Philadelphia. And one of those neighbors was the City Council member who represents that district. Seventh District councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sanchez (top photo) said she pushed for the zoning change to prevent older buildings in the area (bounded by 2nd, Front, York, and Berks Streets) from being converted from single-family to multi-family dwellings. But resident Diana Quiñones (below…

  • Area Hamburger Chain Owners Charged With $15M Skimming

    Ed Fischer
    16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    By Mike DeNardo PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The managers of a popular local restaurant chain have been served with federal tax evasion charges. Five owners of the “Nifty Fifty’s” restaurant chain are charged in a tax evasion conspiracy that allegedly hid $15 million worth of income, cheating the IRS out of $2.2 million in taxes. (Assistant US attorney Nancy Potts. Credit: Mike DeNardo) Assistant US attorney Nancy Potts (below right) says the operators are charged with evading taxes between 2006 and 2010, by “skimming cash from customer payments and receipts, and…
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  • Win Tickets to The Room at the Colonial Theater [Contest]

    Dan
    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    YOU’RE TEARING ME APART, LISA! If you’re a fan of bad cinema like me, you have probably heard of the insanity that is Tommy Wiseau’s The Room. The film is the story of a happy-go-lucky banker (Wiseau) that sees his world fall apart when his friends begin to betray him one-by-one. It’s one of those films that is simply so bad it’s good, that you have got to see for yourself to understand why. It’s no surprise that the film by one of the most eccentric writer/director/actors around has turned into a midnight movie cult phenomenon. Folks show up in costume to not only interact…

  • The Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby is this Saturday!

    David Goodman
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Have you ever watched a parade and then had a burning desire to build a float of your own and take it for a spin? Or watch as floats go by you in person? If you said no, then, well, go to the next post and have a nice day. However, if you said a resounding yes, then get your tools out and get to building. As part of the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, they will be holding the 6th annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby on May 19th at Trenton Ave. and Norris St. in Philadelphia. Last year over 120 people participated in the Derby, which features human powered floats parading down Trenton…

  • Mega Bad Movie Night @ the Academy of Natural Sciences: Win Tickets to Sharktopus

    Eric
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Mega-Mad Movie Night returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences at the end of the month, on Thursday, May 31st. This time around, they’ll be showing the Oscar winning cinematic gem, Sharktopus. On stage for the live commentary are Jason Poole, Paul Callomon, and Mark Sabaj-Perez, the Academy’s shark expert. The event is adults only, and guests can look forward to light snacks, beer, and roaming the museum from 6:30 to 8pm when the movie begins in the theater. Oh! And this time around, the Academy will be hosting a raffling, dishing out a copy of Sharktopus signed by Roger Corman,…

  • The Trocadero Screening “Awesome; I F***in’ Shot That” in Honor of MCA of The Beastie Boys

    David Goodman
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Time stopped for a few minutes on May 4th last week when word spread that Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the iconic band The Beastie Boys, had died. Only 47 years old, he had been fighting a courageous battle against cancer since 2009 and leaves behind an impressive legacy of music and fighting to bring freedom to Tibet. In honor of Yauch and his work, The Awesome Fest and the Trocadero are holding a special screening of the Beastie Boys concert film “Awesome; I F*ckin’ Shot That!” on this Thursday, May 17th. The 2006 film was directed by Yauch and was filmed by giving camcorders to…

  • Masters of the Universe @ the Trocadero [Photos]

    Jo
    15 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. In case you missed it, here are some photos from our event at The Trocadero. We had a great time screening Masters of The Universe with you guys, but we think we enjoyed The Alpha Girls trailer more! Have you seen it yet? It’s awesome! We can’t wait to see the whole movie, and we’d like to congratulate Tony Trov and Johnny Zito on doing such an awesome job. Of course, after Masters of The Universe Skeletor himself hosted his famous Karaoke. We had a blast! You can’t miss our next event. It’s guaranteed to be a good time.
 
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  • Announcements, Week of 5/14/2012

    adam
    14 May 2012 | 4:39 pm
      Everyone have a nice Mother’s Day? Terrific. Everyone enjoy seeing Avengers for the first/second/third/fourth time? Wonderful. Welcome back to the hall, friends. Something that I’ve been noticing, and I’m sure you have been too, is the clamor of construction downstairs, all the more noticeable through that hole in the floor. It’s funny to me how all of that noice somehow doesn’t distract from the energy and concentration here. Don’t get me wrong, it can be a seriously inconvenient ruckus at times, but everyone here knows the motivation behind the…

  • Announcements, Week of 5/7/2012

    adam
    7 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    There’s a hole in the floor. Have you seen it? It’s very huge/cool. Let’s be clear, though, that this is a lot more than a sliced-out slab of concrete – it’s the incredible prelude to a remarkable transition, one which we wouldn’t be able to make happen without each and every one of you. This week, celebrate everything you’ve ever done for the Hall: every drop-in day, each Show ‘n Tell, every greeting to a new member, every new pot of coffee, all of those nights at National Mechanics. During tours, I sometimes say that the kitchen area is the…

  • Redesigning Indy Hall – Update #2

    Alex Hillman
    6 May 2012 | 10:14 pm
    There’s still a ton to do, and more updates will be coming over the next few days. I just wanted to make sure that everyone had a proper update after this weekend’s major work and that there weren’t any surprises on Monday morning! If you’re coming into Indy Hall tomorrow or anytime over the next few weeks, you’re going to start to notice some new things. Most notably: Some new desk layouts in the north hall A wooden barrier around the hole for our new staircase The wall that previously contained the red archway between the north and south hall is completely…

  • Redesigning Indy Hall – Update #1

    Alex Hillman
    17 Apr 2012 | 10:10 am
    It’s been a couple of weeks since the Town Hall and the summary I shared and after tons of support, excitement, and creative brainstorming about how we want to tackle our next steps we’ve achieved an important milestone: Our new lease is signed. Adding the first floor to Indy Hall is a go. What does this mean? It means that on June 1st our lease begins and we’ve got a whole bunch of things to do between now and then (not the least of which is celebrate!). Now that the lease is signed, we’ve got a lot to do! First – if you’ve been thinking about prepaying…

  • Announcements, Week of 4/9/2012

    adam
    9 Apr 2012 | 4:39 pm
    Baseball! Baseball is happening! We should all think about grabbing some cheap tickets to a Phillies game and spend a Saturday at the park, soon. The weather’s just right and even if you absolutely detest the sport (or the Phillies), I’m sure a group of us would have a great time. This time of the year reminds me of the fact that I’ve got a ton of new friends to enjoy the season with, and even more reasons to meet new ones. Indy Hall’s Latest! - Ben Garvey - Reed Gustow - Paul Walker - Amy Lisenmayer - Edmond Durana   This Week! Natasha is making lunch on Friday,…
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  • Mother's Day

    11 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    Where would we be without our mama's? Nowhere! That's where. This Sunday is Mother's Day, a holiday that is often met with anxiety rather than anticipation. The pressure is on to find ways to show your mom just how much she is appreciated. Families head out in droves to overcrowded brunch spots. Here are some creative ideas to make your momma feel special and have fun doing it on Sunday, May 13th.    

  • Live Music this May at Union Transfer

    30 Apr 2012 | 12:07 pm
    May is a busy month for live music and touring bands. Philadelphia has a lot of music venues from corporate, concrete auditoriums to grandiose concert halls to dive bars and basements, but something was missing: a midsized concert hall with character. Four Corners Management, R5 Productions and New York's, Bowery Present's, has come together to fill that void. Union Transfer is a beautifully designed indie-rock-centric theatre that boasts "the best and biggest PA/sound System in Philadelphia." If you haven't checked it out yet this the time whether you prefer folk music, indie rock or rap. On…

  • One Shot Coffee

    30 Apr 2012 | 11:38 am
    There are over 500 coffee shops to choose from in Philadelphia. Some have great coffee, but lousy food; some have cute décor but rude service.  Some are too noisy, too cold, or too dark. It takes a lot to get it just right. The perfect coffee shop should obviously have amazing coffee and decent food options, but equally important are the atmosphere and ambiance. Coffee shops are places to work and to meet up, to concentrate or to socialize. The very best coffee shops should produce the perfect environment to be inspired. One Shot is a truly inspired place, from the décor to the…

  • Route 6

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:41 am
    This week I had the chance to visit Steven's Starr's newish restaurant Route 6.  Route 6 serves classic New England style seafood in a beautiful space that will transport you from North Broad Street to a lakeside cabin in Maine. The restaurant is delicious and the ambiance is unbeatable. As expected, Route 6 is not cheap, but you can get in one some newly introduced specials. There's a new happy hour running Monday through Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pick up $1 oysters, $4 draft beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails. Check out the full guide review here.

  • May Events

    27 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am
    Italian Market festival are this month. Revelers are permitted to imbibe in the sun and sample Philly's deliciousness. There is also a crop of creative new must see's like the Art Star Craft Bazaar and the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby which are as fun as they are inspiring. Check the May Events Calendar for details.
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  • UPDATE: Jonathan Papelbon Seems Confused

    Jim Adair
    16 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    We’re really starting to like the guy, and he’s really starting to like us, but Jonathan Papelbon seems a bit confused: In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, the new Phillies closer said that Philadelphia reminds him of Paris. Now, Papelbon has never actually been to Paris, but he has seen it in some movies. [...]

  • Dept. Of Old Grudges: Let’s Hope That Barrier Can Contain Them

    Jim Adair
    16 May 2012 | 11:53 am
    The few, the proud, the Barnes protesters; fighting the good fight outside today’s press preview. We’ll have our impressions of the new Barnes later this week.

  • Captain Freeshit: Win Tickets To See Justin Townes Earle At The TLA Saturday Night!

    Jim Adair
    16 May 2012 | 11:37 am
    In a time when most children with famous fathers are starring on the show Girls, Justin Townes Earle is putting his name out there by making some truly remarkable music. Dude’s had it pretty rough so far (with addiction, multiple rehab stints, and a not-so-great relationship with said famous father, Steve Earle) but has turned [...]

  • Noontime Nuggetz: Market East, “Elena”

    tips
    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Here’s the newest clip from Philebrifaves Market East, next slated to play May 24th at North Star Bar.

  • This Moment In Parties: Is Silent Disco The Best Disco There Is?

    tips
    16 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    If you ask us, we’d say no, for we subscribe to the Whit Stillman view on such things. However, one cannot deny that we live in a time where simply throwing a dance party with music just no longer seems like enough. There’s the Cat Face Party, the Rebel Bingo party, the ’70s rollerskate party, [...]
 
 
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  • Sixers lock up final playoff spot with blowout win over Nets - 105 - 87

    24 Apr 2012 | 9:29 am
    The Sixers finally secured a playoff spot getting a easy 105-87 win over the shorthanded New Jersey Nets. The Nets played their last home game in New Jersey as next season they will be playing in Brooklyn, NY. For the Sixers, Elton Brand, Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young each scored 15 points. Andre Iguodala had a nice all around game scoring 14 points, getting 7 rebounds and dishing off 9 assist. Evan Turner was efficient off the bench scoring 13 points on 6-8 shooting. Lou Williams off the bench added 11 points.For the Nets, Marshon Brooks scored a game high 18 points. Kris Humphries notched…

  • James 41 points too much for Sixers - 99-93

    4 Apr 2012 | 8:50 am
    LeBron James took charge in this contest and made up for the absence of Dwyane Wade with a stellar 41 point night to turn the Sixers back 99-93. James was virtually unstoppable despite the Sixers best effort to hang around. Also for the Heat mario Chalmers added 19 points and Chris Bosh scored 17 points.For the Sixers, Evan Turner went off on the Heat again scoring 26 points. Lou Williams off the bench scored 18 points. Andre Iguodala scored 11 points including some empathic throw downs that will surely make the highlight reel. Iguodala was injured by Mario Chalmers who poked him in the eye…

  • Sixers make trade for Sam Young

    15 Mar 2012 | 3:04 pm
    The Philadelphia 76ers made a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and acquires guard/forward Sam Young in exchange for the rights to Ricky Sanchez. The Sixers acquired Sanchez’s rights from Denver and Reggie Evans. Young adds versatility to the bench and should provide the Sixers a tough defender and scoring. Young is listed at 6'6" 220.

  • Pacers sharp shooting take down Sixers - 111-94

    15 Mar 2012 | 8:22 am
    The Indiana Pacers used a sharp shooting second half of play to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-94. George Hill provided a potent punch off the bench as he finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds while hitting some long threes going 3-3 from long distance to help the cause. Danny Granger also gave the Sixers problems as he scored 20 points. David West added some interior offense getting 18 points.For the Sixers, Evan Turner continues to shine as a starter as he finished with 21 points. Backcourt mate Jrue Holiday added 17 points. Elton Brand help to offset David West as he scored 16 points.

  • Sixers bury Knicks at MSG - 106-94

    12 Mar 2012 | 8:27 am
    The Sixers used a game changing third quarter to fuel and ride to victory over the New York Knicks 106-94. Lou Williams was lethal from beyond the arc hitting 3-5 and finishing with a game high 28 points. Evan Turner also delivered with an impressive double double scoring 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Andre Iguodala also had a strong game scoring 17 points, getting 7 rebounds and 8 assist. The Sixers are rolling again which is a good sign for the push to the playoffs.For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Jeremy Lin was solid with 14 points and 7…
 
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  • Phillies' Worley placed on DL (The SportsXchange)

    16 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vance Worley was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with right elbow inflammation.

  • Phillies Looking Better but Need to Do More: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

    16 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Are the Philadelphia Phillies gaining momentum? They just might be after their thrilling 4-3 win over the Houston Astros. By winning the game, the Phillies accomplished a couple of firsts on the young season. The win gave them their first three-game winning streak of the season. It also gave them their first victory in extra innings.

  • NL Capsules (The Associated Press)

    16 May 2012 | 1:07 am
    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Marco Scutaro hit a leadoff homer against closer Santiago Casilla in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the mistake-prone San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night.

  • Lyles will get second chance as fifth starter (The SportsXchange)

    15 May 2012 | 7:50 pm
    The Astros' games of hide the fifth starter are coming to an end. Jordan Lyles got the start Tuesday, and Lyles is going to be the starter, at least for a while. No more shuttle to Oklahoma City.

  • National League notebook -- May 15, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

    15 May 2012 | 7:30 pm
    Arizona: CF Chris Young (right shoulder) doubled in his first at-bat Monday in his first game on a rehab assignment at high-A Visalia (Calif.). He was 1-for-4 while playing eight innings in the field. The plan was to have Young play three games for Visalia before possibly rejoining the D-backs. ... RF Justin Upton on Monday got his first hit in 19 career at-bats against Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw. He also got the first stolen base against Kershaw this season.
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  • Kennelly set for AAA debut with IronPigs

    15 May 2012 | 6:19 pm
    Hot News for C Tim Kennelly

  • Blanton getting the job done for the Phillies

    15 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    Joe Blanton has been pretty much of an afterthought for the Phillies since he's been battling injuries. Now, Blanton is healthy and at this point in the season, has more wins than Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay combined.

  • Trio of 'Pigs heading for Philly?

    10 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
    It's the age we live in. Phillies prospect Michael Schwimer was simply congratulating some teammates on their pending promotions to Philadelphia, but he was actually breaking news.

  • Elarton named IL Pitcher of the Week

    7 May 2012 | 6:55 pm
    Scott Elarton was nowhere near being in pitching shape when the Phillies found him, but he's proving that he could be ready to help, if needed. His most recent exploits garnered him honors from the International League.

  • Mitchell appears on Phillies radar

    6 May 2012 | 9:22 pm
    Derrick Mitchell opened some eyes at Reading last season and even more eyes this spring. Now, he's just trying to make the necessary adjustments to have success at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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  • The Perfect Predator

    16 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    A dream had carried the boys so far from home, some 5,000 miles across the ocean to a cramped and dingy apartment in Philadelphia: a hope that ice hockey could change their lives. Ivan Pravilov could fulfill that dream, they were told. He could take them from the daily grind of post-communist Ukraine to the gleaming ice of the NHL.

  • Flyer-turned-TV analyst Bill Clement shares his insights about leadership

    16 May 2012 | 11:43 am
    Freddie Shero pulled out a piece of string one day and taught them all about leadership. You pull on the string and it follows you anywhere. You push on that limp string and it goes nowhere. Bill Clement watched Bobby Clarke pull guys to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. When time was short and the stakes high, Clarke could push, too, staccato phrases, sharp as a cattle-prod, delivered where the sun don’t shine.

  • Rangers looking to take 2-0 lead - for a change

    16 May 2012 | 9:23 am
    For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a one-game-to-none lead earned in the confines of "The World's Most Famous Arena."

  • Hat trick for Carter

    16 May 2012 | 3:26 am
    GLENDALE, Ariz. - Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes Tuesday night, 4-0, to take control of the Western Conference finals.

  • The Kubina experiment

    Frank Seravalli
    15 May 2012 | 9:15 am
 
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  • Local Author Spotlight!

    3 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    Video taken March 10th, 2012The Melting Pot in Philadelphia, PACozy Slippers host Tysheena Finney interviewing local authorKelly Simmons, author of the novel, The Bird House. http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Philadelphia Science Festival

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:25 am
    April 20-29, 2012Every April Philadelphia's schools, universities, cultural institutions, and research centers unite as one to put science in the spotlight. Scientists and engineers throughout the city offer fun, interactive programs for Philadelphians of all ages. For more information: http://www.philasciencefestival.org/http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Philadelphia Book Festival

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:22 am
    A celebration of reading and literacy, the sixth annual Philadelphia Book Festival takes place April 16-21, 2012, with evening Author Events at Parkway Central featuring world-renowned writers, including United States Poet Laureate Philip Levine; National Book Award winner Nikky Finney; Philadelphia Poet Laureate Sonia Sanchez; and National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Robert Polito. Also on tap for this exciting six-day festival is Friday's First Person StorySlam, where competing storytellers will expose their best mistaken-identity stories. For more information:…

  • Walk+Run Against Hunger

    13 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    The Walk+Run Against Hunger supports more than 100 food pantries, soup kitchens and hunger-relief agencies in Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey.Together, they help hundreds of thousands of local families put food on their tables every day.For more information: http://www.hungercoalition.org/hungerwalkhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia

  • Where to Bike in Philadelphia.

    12 Apr 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Spring is here and this weekend weather is looking fantastic!  So it's time to get your bike out of the garage or in my case the basement and get your ride on!To help you with that is the below book by Julie Lorch.http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyPhiladelphia
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  • PhillyCHI Meeting – John Ferrara – Fitter Critters: Designing a Persuasive Video Game, Thursday, May 24

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:49 am
    Please join us as John Ferrara discusses how designers can build meaningful and persuasive game experiences. All PhillyCHI events are free and open to the public. *Space is limited. Registration required.* Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Social time 6:00PM-6:30PM) Location: OSIsoft 1700 Market Street, Suite 2201 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Map: http://g.co/maps/9a6u5 Parking: http://philapark.org/ Registration REQUIRED: http://fittercritters.eventbrite.com/ About the Presentation The unique ability of video games to command playersʼ attention and express meaning…

  • PhillyCHI Open Studio: Electronic Ink – Thursday, May 17th

    admin
    9 May 2012 | 5:38 pm
    Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM Location: Electronic Ink One South Broad Street, 19th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-922-3800 Map: http://g.co/maps/yu5ry Parking: http://philapark.org/ RSVP – Nice but not necessary: phillychi@gmail.com Come socialize with design and research professionals at PhillyCHIʼs May open studio. Electronic Ink will open its doors to the design community for an informal happy hour and tour of its Broad Street research labs and design spaces. Drop by and talk shop with the Electronic Ink crew, participate in a usability test, and…

  • I-SITE and PhillyCHI: Tech and Design Themed Quizzo – Thursday, April 26th

    admin
    4 Apr 2012 | 8:47 am
    Join I-SITE and PhillyCHI as we celebrate Philly Tech Week with a Quizzo custom made for folks who love technology and design. Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM (Game starts at 7PM, but come early to get a table) Location: Trestle Inn 339 N. 11th Street (11th & Callowhill) Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 267-239-0290 Map: http://g.co/maps/k7hk8 RSVP: help us plan by registering at phillychi@gmail.com I-SITE and PhillyCHI are pleased to host a technology- and design-themed Quizzo as part of Philadelphia Tech Week (phillytechweek.com/). Trivia questions will be based on…

  • PhillyCHI 6th Annual Design Slam

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    22 Mar 2012 | 10:36 am
    Please join PhillyCHI and appRenaissance as we host the 6th Annual Design Slam. All PhillyCHI events are free and open to the public. **Space is limited. Registration required.** Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 8:45PM (The Slam starts promptly at 6:30PM) Location: appRenaissance 309 Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Phone: 888-784-6619 Map and driving directions: http://www.apprenaissance.com/contact-us/ Registration: http://phillychi-design-slam-2012.eventbrite.com Come out and compete in a fast-paced race to create the best design solution to a real- world problem.

  • PhillyCHI Meeting – Tomer Sharon – Achieving Failure: Alienating Stakeholders – Wednesday March 28th

    admin
    8 Mar 2012 | 9:50 am
    Please join us as Tomer Sharon discusses how to effectively exclude stakeholders ensuring they ignore your research. All PhillyCHI events are free and open to the public. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is another private event occurring the same night at Razorfish Health on the 4th Floor. This event is unrelated to the PhillyCHI event happening on the 11th Floor. *Registration required for this event.* Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Social time from 6:00-6:30PM) Location: Digitas Health, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107…
 
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  • Pennsylvania Innocence Project Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

    16 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    I'll be shooting this event: Pennsylvania Innocence Project's 3rd Anniversary Celebration Highlights Justice and Science Science has become an indispensable ally in the fight for justice. DNA test results have lifted up the gates to freedom for hundreds of the imprisoned innocent. Because of the undisputed accuracy of DNA testing, we now know that wrongful convictions are a

  • Taste of the Nation - Does Arthur Etchells have a doppelgänger

    16 May 2012 | 8:46 am
    In Philadelphia, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation event brought together the area's top chefs and restaurants who donated their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Along with a bounty of culinary delights, guests will had the opportunity to sample select wines from Sonoma Cutrer, specialty cocktails and premium beers provided by Belukus Marketing and Duvel.

  • Calderwood Gallery Re-Locates to the Hot, Hot Side of North Broad Street

    15 May 2012 | 9:59 am
    The revitalization of North Broad Street continues to gain momentum. Following the openings of restaurants Vie and Route 6, Calderwood Gallery has opened is brand new greatly expanded showroom across the street on 631 N. Broad. Calderwood Gallery features interesting and unique furnishings and rare classic photographs. Calderwood Gallery launched in 1982 by Janet and Gary Calderwood,

  • WALGREENS COMES TO ONE SOUTH BROAD, this is not your mother's drugstore - Details, Sketches & Floor Plans

    15 May 2012 | 9:59 am
    I'm excited that something is going in at this location. Ever since this location (Broad & Chestnut) became empty I started doing serious research to see if anyone was interested in renting it. I thought it would move quickly as it's the last of the red hot corners left in Philly. Usually I would put out my findings on Twitter @iphillychitchat and you might recall me saying that the

  • BEAUTIFUL TABLE SETTINGS to inspire, & for charity - Date with a Plate

    14 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    Penncora Events - "A Place to Reflect" DATE WITH A PLATE  The two-day “Date with a Plate,” took place at Peche Sherman Mills in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, brings together more than two-dozen table displays created by some of the region’s top professional decorators, interior designers, florists and retailers, as well as those set by private collectors and table décor
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  • Stay In The Conversation

    Beau Lebens
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

  • Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

    Sheri
    15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

  • Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

    Erica V.
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

  • New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

    Michelle Langston
    10 May 2012 | 8:11 am
    Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

  • Find Friends Who Use WordPress

    Nick Momrik
    1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…
 
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  • Food is Not a Privilege

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Over 192,000 people have taken the pledge.  A year ago I took the pledge.  Have you?  Have you pledged to add your voice to the national movement of people committed to ending childhood hunger in America? No child in America should go hungry.  Food should be a right, not a privilege.  I have written about this issue before.  Yet one in five children in this country does not have enough to eat and soon that number could get even larger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as SNAP) is formerly the food stamp program.  Contrary to the old myths about people on food…

  • In the NICU Daze

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Notorious for having lousy birthdays, it was beginning to look like this one would be no different than the last few.  There were just nine weeks to go in my first pregnancy.  Well, not exactly my first, but my first that had made it this far along.  That morning of my birthday, I woke up with a sudden jolt.  My water had broken. They kept me in the hospital on bed rest for four long weeks.  At 35 weeks my son was born and we got to bring him home with us two days later.  With baby number two, I wasn’t as lucky.  That time my water broke at 26 weeks and we lived in fear with each day…

  • On Being Mom Enough

    Jessica
    13 May 2012 | 7:03 am
    On the heels of this week’s hoopla about the now infamous Time magazine article, there has been a lot of talk about the various choices women make as mothers.  Motherhood is not about whether we co-parent or not, whether we breastfeed or not, whether we work full time or not.  Motherhood is about giving it our all and loving with all of our hearts.  Motherhood is about being there while: …. an embryo becomes a fetus, growing inside your womb until it is ready to see the world. …. a fetus becomes a newborn; with sleepless nights, poopie diapers and late night phone calls to the…

  • #VlogMom: The Today Show, Please!

    Jessica
    10 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    What show would you like to be guest on?  The question this week comes from Jennifer at MommyBKnowsBest.com.  As for me, I have two answers.  What’s yours?  Leave it in the comments below.  I can’t wait to hear them! Check out the responses from the other #VlogMoms too: Technorati Tags: ESPN, The Today Show, Today's Professionals, vlogmom

  • Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop: Way to go, Facebook!

    Jessica
    9 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Facebook has over 845 million active monthly users and it’s users either “like” or “comment” on the site a whopping 2.7 billion times per day.  In the United States alone there over 161 million Facebook users.  With numbers like that, it is fabulous to see that Facebook is taking it’s social responsibility seriously. In case you were unaware, Facebook recently added organ donor status to its Timeline.  Considering the numbers of people around the world in need of an organ transplant, and how many will die waiting for a donation. this change could have an…
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  • Just Listed! The 311 on 301 Race Street

    ssomers
    16 May 2012 | 11:23 am
    Stats: This 5th floor level studio condo is single and looking! Located in Old City's Historic Wireworks Penthouse... 301 Race Street, 515 is a total catch. The unit is very clean, offers a lot of storage, built in closets, high 12 foot ceilings, and tons of natural light. South facing, modern kitchen, Washer/Dryer included, central air/heat, all electric, marble counter-top, shower and floors, over-sized, arched windows, easy to maintain laminate wood flooring, and an attic area. The kitchen also features Lynchberg Cherry cabinets, sliding drawer trays, tile floors and glass and subway…

  • Relisted! 206 E. Girard Ave, Commercial Storefront for Rent

    ssomers
    15 May 2012 | 3:27 pm
    You're green at home, but how green is your business? This 790 square foot space (with 540 sq basement) at the award-winning Levesque Flats is seeking LEED Platinum Certification. Rent this Commercial Space in Fishtown for just $2,050 a month. You can have it all at 206 E. Girard Avenue... Finally, Environmentally Conscious Renters can live and work without compromising beliefs in an environmentally friendly world. This is a commercial storefront with exceptional foot traffic a few blocks from the Girard EL station, built with sustainable, recycled, and energy efficient materials. All the…

  • A Showstopper near Avenue of the Arts: 1204 S Carlisle Street

    ssomers
    14 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Need a 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath with an Avenue of the Arts Location? Check out 1204 S Carlisle Street, a must-see home! Many of the original features have been retained and used to complete this transitional style home. A vintage vestibule with stained glass and original tile communicates a welcome home message the moment you cross the threshold. A loft space and finished basement adds more room for whatever it is you need to make your home more comfortable and convenient. Priced under $250,000, this home is a huge value and the upgraded kitchens and baths are sure to amaze. Full tiled powder…

  • Shopping Party & Fundraiser at SA VA

    ssomers
    14 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    Looking for something fashion-savvy to do this Wednesday? InLiquid and SA VA combine forces for a special Shopping Party & Fundraiser held at SA VA in Rittenhouse Square. Proceeds will help support programming at InLiquid.  Curious about InLiquid? Check out the video feature we did with Rachel Zimmerman last year.

  • Has the Philadelphia Rental Market Gone Mad?

    ssomers
    13 May 2012 | 7:57 am
    In the past, I would be upset when a current tenant would call and say they were leaving one of our investment properties that we owned.  I would be concerned that the rental amount might go down and even worse it might take a month or two to rent it out.  There is nothing worse than having a vacancy (or two) as a property owner! However, in the last 6 months, when a tenant has said they are leaving, no worries!  In every single case, the property was rented out immediately, with multiple applications and a higher rent amount!!  In a few cases, the rent amount went up for my properties…
 
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  • Food is Not a Privilege

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Over 192,000 people have taken the pledge.  A year ago I took the pledge.  Have you?  Have you pledged to add your voice to the national movement of people committed to ending childhood hunger in America? No child in America should go hungry.  Food should be a right, not a privilege.  I have written about this issue before.  Yet one in five children in this country does not have enough to eat and soon that number could get even larger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as SNAP) is formerly the food stamp program.  Contrary to the old myths about people on food…

  • In the NICU Daze

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Notorious for having lousy birthdays, it was beginning to look like this one would be no different than the last few.  There were just nine weeks to go in my first pregnancy.  Well, not exactly my first, but my first that had made it this far along.  That morning of my birthday, I woke up with a sudden jolt.  My water had broken. They kept me in the hospital on bed rest for four long weeks.  At 35 weeks my son was born and we got to bring him home with us two days later.  With baby number two, I wasn’t as lucky.  That time my water broke at 26 weeks and we lived in fear with each day…

  • On Being Mom Enough

    Jessica
    13 May 2012 | 7:03 am
    On the heels of this week’s hoopla about the now infamous Time magazine article, there has been a lot of talk about the various choices women make as mothers.  Motherhood is not about whether we co-parent or not, whether we breastfeed or not, whether we work full time or not.  Motherhood is about giving it our all and loving with all of our hearts.  Motherhood is about being there while: …. an embryo becomes a fetus, growing inside your womb until it is ready to see the world. …. a fetus becomes a newborn; with sleepless nights, poopie diapers and late night phone calls to the…

  • #VlogMom: The Today Show, Please!

    Jessica
    10 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    What show would you like to be guest on?  The question this week comes from Jennifer at MommyBKnowsBest.com.  As for me, I have two answers.  What’s yours?  Leave it in the comments below.  I can’t wait to hear them! Check out the responses from the other #VlogMoms too: Technorati Tags: ESPN, The Today Show, Today's Professionals, vlogmom

  • Thoughtful Thursday Blog Hop: Way to go, Facebook!

    Jessica
    9 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Facebook has over 845 million active monthly users and it’s users either “like” or “comment” on the site a whopping 2.7 billion times per day.  In the United States alone there over 161 million Facebook users.  With numbers like that, it is fabulous to see that Facebook is taking it’s social responsibility seriously. In case you were unaware, Facebook recently added organ donor status to its Timeline.  Considering the numbers of people around the world in need of an organ transplant, and how many will die waiting for a donation. this change could have an…
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  • Where Can I (Wednesday)… Recycle Toothpaste Tubes?

    Julie
    16 May 2012 | 10:41 am
    Brushing my teeth is one of my favorite activities. I beam when my dental hygienist comments on my teeth condition. Yet I use a lot of toothpaste, and those empty toothpaste tubes are a gray area on the green front. Can you recycle them? Can you not? Don't fear my readers... I did some investigating to figure out what we can do with our toothpaste-less tubes:

  • Get on 2-Wheels & Celebrate May as Bike Month

    Julie
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    May is officially Bike month, and we're ready to for some two-wheeled action!  Philadelphia's the #1 bike-commuting city and the bicycling rates keep rising, so we're in the PERFECT city to celebrate! The Philadelphia Bike Coalition has tons up its sleeve... How can you celebrate this joyous occasion?

  • Support PAWS & Eat Delish Vegetarian Food at Cuba Libre!

    Julie
    14 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    Who's getting hungry to help some kitties & pit bulls? Next Tuesday, May 22nd, come to a vegetarian dinner benefiting PAWS at (and hosted by) Cuba Libre. For $45, you can nom on (details & full menu, after the jump!)

  • Friday Roundup: Bike Philly’s Cancelled, Love Your Park & Local Fun

    Julie
    11 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    Happy Friday! Here's what green news you missed this week:

  • Friday Quickie: Last Minute Idea to Go Local For Mother’s Day

    Julie
    11 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    As you know from my locavore kick, you can reduce your carbon footprint and get fresher, tastier foods when sourcing locally. This Mother's Day, try planning an all-locally sourced meal!  Whether free-range omelets or seasonal fruit pancakes, you're sure to put a smile on Mom's face. Find delicious meat-free options like these Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins or veggie brunch ideas. Check out other ways to green your mother's day!
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