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How the homeless, mentally ill land in Atlantic City

philly.com — ATLANTIC CITY - With The Who's "My Generation" playing on his earphones, dressed in crocs and plaid pajama pants, Keith Stell, 57, was happy to tell how he got to Atlantic City two months ago, a paranoid schizophrenic off his meds, a long rap sheet of drug and other arrests, just out of a Gloucester County jail.
Amy Rosenberg Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @amysrosenberg
My story, read it. How the homeless, mentally ill land in Atlantic City http://t.co/yth9MFkK
Michael Days Managing Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @mikedays
How the homeless, mentally ill land in Atlantic City: http://t.co/Rm8NUs3p
Jason Nark South Jersey Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @JasonNark
How the homeless, mentally ill land in Atlantic City http://t.co/h0Gs58bx

How the homeless, mentally ill land in Atlantic City

philly.com — ATLANTIC CITY - With The Who's "My Generation" playing on his earphones, dressed in crocs and plaid pajama pants, Keith Stell, 57, was happy to tell how he got to Atlantic City two months ago, a paranoid schizophrenic off his meds, a long rap sheet of drug and other arrests, just out of a Gloucester County jail.
Stacey Burling Medical Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @StaceyABurling
Interesting story about how the mentally ill and homeless end up in Atlantic City, in light of recent stabbings. http://t.co/QutghEEh
Dan DeLuca Music Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @delucadan
Great @amysrosenberg story I thought was going to be about dogs RT @JitneyGuy: Greyhound therapy for homeless. http://t.co/MeTc9dWk
Amy Rosenberg Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @amysrosenberg
RT @JitneyGuy: Greyhound therapy for homeless. @amysrosenberg RT @samsrialto: @JitneyGuy http://t.co/yW4kNdDr

Corbett to face GOP's 'tough love'

philly.com — HARRISBURG - He is being picketed almost daily by demonstrators in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh - a tin man without a heart, they call him. His Facebook page teems with complaints from angry Pennsylvanians. And his poll numbers have started to sag. Enough, say top political advisers, supporters, and fund-raisers to Gov.
Marc Levy Pennsylvania Politics, Government, and Economy Reporter, Associated Press @timelywriter
via @AngelasInk and @tomfitzgerald is a story about "tough love" for Gov. #Corbett from his worried inner circle: http://t.co/IkKrrTeL
Angela Couloumbis Government and Politics Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @AngelasInk
"Tough love" for Gov. Corbett. Top GOP advisers want him to shake up his senior staff to help fix his image problem: http://t.co/0ZfUcRvs
Tom Fitzgerald Political Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @tomfitzgerald
RT @PhillyInquirer: Front Page: Corbett to face GOP's 'tough love' http://t.co/IJiFhWRT

Give man who put boy in washing machine a break

philly.com — THIS COLUMN was originally intended to be a mild defense of the dad who stuck his baby boy in a washing machine in Camden, but then I found out he wasn&rsquo;t the kid&rsquo;s dad and I kept picturing my daughter stuck in a spin cycle, soapy tears stinging her pretty blue eyes.
Jason Nark South Jersey Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @JasonNark
Maybe I'm a "bad" dad, but I wouldn't put your kid in a washing machine. http://t.co/k5sHm6nR
Michael Days Managing Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @mikedays
Jason Nark: Give man who put boy in washing machine a break: http://t.co/O1MO9ZAm

WTF: Larry Platt resigns from Daily News

philly.com — The Larry Platt era at the Daily News is over 16 months after it started. The editor who redubbed Philadelphia's tabloid as "The People's Paper" and urged a new brand of sharp and sometimes opinionated journalism told staffers this afternoon in an email that he's stepping down, in part to finish work on a book about ageless pitching wonder Jamie Moyer.
Tara Murtha Staff Writer, Philadelphia Weekly @taramurtha
Larry Platt resigns as editor of @PhilaDailyNEws http://t.co/69nsEibp
Chris Krewson Editor, Variety.com, Variety @ckrewson
Platt: "DN stories generate some 45% of traffic" on http://t.co/K0swqesz "despite comparative dearth of resources." http://t.co/RhYYkDjz
Chris Krewson Editor, Variety.com, Variety @ckrewson
Holy crap - Larry Platt resigns at the Philly Daily News, a month after the guy who hired him (Osberg) jumped ship. http://t.co/RhYYkDjz
Angela Couloumbis Government and Politics Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @AngelasInk
And in media news RT @phillynews Editor of Philly Daily News, Larry Platt, resigns http://t.co/rumlP8AS
JoshCornfield Night City Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @JoshCornfield
Behold the power of the Press of Atlantic City: http://t.co/bhE0zjif
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The Chris Christie show

philly.com — Metro columnist Karen Heller has been an Inquirer staff writer since 1986. She has won national, state and local awards for feature writing, investigative reporting and criticism, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary. E-mail Karen here; read her columns here.
Kevin Riordan New Jersey Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @Inqkriordan
#Chris Christie, fading headliner http://t.co/axfoANxs

Adios, ‘Idol’: Final thoughts

philly.com — That was a pretty sad American Idol finale on Wednesday night, and not just for Jessica Sanchez fans. Where was the sparkle? The magic? The energy? Where were the stars? This is clearly no longer a hot ticket in Hollywood. Did you see who was in the audience this year?
David Hiltbrand TV Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @DaveOnDemand_TV
The coronation of Phillip Phillips. Is the sun setting on the #AmericanIdol empire? http://t.co/OcYPpBLX

Romney to give school speech in West Phila.

philly.com — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled to discuss his vision of education reform Thursday morning in one of the most heavily Democratic neighborhoods in the nation: West Philadelphia. The former Massachusetts governor will visit the Universal Bluford Charter School in the 5700 block of Media Street, for a roundtable discussion and a tour of classrooms. The 8:45 a.m.
Daniel Denvir Freelance Journalist and Contributing Writer, Salon, Salon @DanielDenvir
Philly's fight over public ed is THE national ed story, so it's telling Romney is here today touting charters/vouchers http://t.co/rMDWOKSU

Eagles - philly.com

mobile.philly.com — Nate Allen tracked Clay Harbor. The two Eagles raced across the middle of the field. As a pass flew in, Allen reached with his left hand, and swatted the ball to the ground. Fellow safety Kurt Coleman was waiting to congratulate him.
Jonathan Tamari Eagles Beat Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @JonathanTamari
Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman have a tight bond. Can the pair be the answer for the #Eagles at safety? http://t.co/klgkQhpq

Rick Nichols: The resurrection of Bartram's Bitters

philly.com — Had you stumbled upon the well-scrubbed crowd in the tented courtyard at historic Bartram&rsquo;s Garden one evening last week, you could not be faulted for thinking you&rsquo;d discovered a country wedding reception under way beside the old medicinal herb beds.
Michael Klein Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @phillyinsider
Rick Nichols on olde-time bitters re-created at Bartram's Garden. http://t.co/hszwK6Ce

Philadelphia has a taste for escargot and foie gras

philly.com — DOES ANY foodstuff carry as much baggage for Americans as escargot or foie gras? When it comes to escargot, it can be hard to move beyond the old pop-cultural image of snail as &ldquo;snob food.&rdquo; Plus, for many newbies, there&rsquo;s a primal, knee-jerk repulsion to the animal itself or to the presentation that, when done badly, can look like boogers.
Michael Klein Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @phillyinsider
Philly's taste for escargot and foie gras (via @boozecolumnist) http://t.co/GrInA6ee

Accused killer struggled with homelessness, mental illness, family says

philly.com — When Antoinette Pelzer was on her medication, family members said, she was funny, would laugh at anything, and was a stickler for cleanliness. "When she doesn't have her medication, she is a different person," said Ellen Slaughter, 22, of Philadelphia, the youngest of the 44-year-old Pelzer's three children.
Amy Rosenberg Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @amysrosenberg
great job interviewing family members of the alleged A.C. killer by @darransimon http://t.co/mGcH7o24

Corbett to face GOP's 'tough love'

philly.com — HARRISBURG - He is being picketed almost daily by demonstrators in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh - a tin man without a heart, they call him. His Facebook page teems with complaints from angry Pennsylvanians. And his poll numbers have started to sag. Enough, say top political advisers, supporters, and fund-raisers to Gov.
Karen Heller Political Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @kheller
Today's @PhillyInquirer Tom Corbett in trouble. Could be one-term gov http://t.co/B69YO1hy

Christie takes a swipe at budget authority for gloomy revenue projection

articles.philly.com — But David Rosen, budget analyst for the OLS, expects state revenues will grow at 5.5 percent, a full percentage below Sidamon-Eristoff's estimate for fiscal year 2013, which begins July 1. "To put it simply, revenues are rising too slowly to achieve the year-end targets," Rosen testified before the budget committee this morning.
Joelle Farrell South Jersey Politics Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @joellefarrell
Here it is: @GovChristie plans to plug budget holes with clean energy & transpo money, using addtl borrowing to help. http://t.co/EsFJGPXr

Bell thinks he can do well on Eagles' offensive line

philly.com — Most of the Eagles questions this spring involve the defense. On offense, as we've written, the biggest issue is Michael Vick, health and turnovers. There is one other significant offensive unknown, currently listed at 6-5, 311. Demetress Bell talked to reporters Wednesday after his first 2 days lining up as the left tackle, next to Evan Mathis.
Les Bowen Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @LesBowen
Today's story on Demetress Bell is actually in the newspaper, too, so I've got that going for me: http://t.co/hVQ6CtPK

Happy Birthday, Bob: Forty Singers, Forty Dylan Songs

philly.com — Email Dan DeLuca Philadelphia says Happy 71st Birthday to Bob Dylan at Rembrandt's tonight when 40 singers sing that many different songs written by the man born Robert Zimmerman on this day in 1941, starting with Kenn Kweder doing "Love Minus Zero / No Limit" at 7 and finishing off with Jan Zarkin's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" probably round about midnight.
Dan DeLuca Music Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @delucadan
Happy Birthday, Bob Dylan http://t.co/GeQGJQAd #phlinq

La Peña Mexicana: One of the best authentic Mexican kitchens around

philly.com — It&rsquo;s tucked away on the easy-to-miss one-way drive of West Cypress Street in Kennett Square, but La Pe&ntilde;a Mexicana has a paint job that&rsquo;s impossible to miss, its shedlike buildings striped like a bumblebee draped in a Mexican flag.
Craig LaBan Restaurant Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @CraigLaBan
¡Holy Huaraches! La Peña Mexicana brings some authentic, down home taquería sabor to Kennett Square... http://t.co/5lQqbL2f

Source: Corbett’s top staffer to leave

philly.com — INQUIRER HARRISBURG BUREAUGov. Corbett&rsquo;s top staffer will soon be leaving, according to a high-level administration official who asked not to be identified. Bill Ward, Corbett&rsquo;s longtime friend, confidante and chief of staff, will resign his post for another job, the source said. Ward could not be reached for immediate comment Thursday morning.
Angela Couloumbis Government and Politics Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @AngelasInk
Gov. Corbett's top aide to leave the administration. This as top GOPers push governor for new blood on Capitol staff: http://t.co/C8cTF51H

Frankford woman charged with setting 10 fires

philly.com — hER Neighbors instantly recognized the Frankford woman accused of setting 10 fires in the community in recent weeks. "That's Noelle," gasped one 30-year resident of the area, who gave her name only as Toni, when she saw a mugshot of Noelle Bilbrough, 35.
Michael Days Managing Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @mikedays
Frankford woman charged with setting 10 fires: http://t.co/gcsWvpBe

Mission accomplished for 76ers' Turner

philly.com — The 76ers have looked for Evan Turner to grab rebounds, start the fastbreak when the opportunity presents, and to score more. It's something that Sixers coach Doug Collins has implored him to do.
Bob Baptist Sports Writer, Columbus Dispatch @BBaptistHoops
RT @MattMcCoyWTVN: Former #Buckeye Evan Turner getting credit this morning for his defense on Celtics star Rajon Rondo http://t.co/6JCyFZGt

Actor Terrence Howard’s ex-girlfriend accused of assaulting him

philly.com — An ex-girlfriend of Terrence Howard faces a preliminary hearing June 12 for allegedly punching the actor in the face outside his house last month. On May 6, May Seng Yang, 39, of Plymouth Meeting, showed up at the Whitemarsh Township home of the &ldquo;Red Tails&rdquo; and &ldquo;Hustle &amp; Flow&rdquo; star and argued with his current girlfriend, Erica Jiles, according to an affidavit of probable cause by Whitemarsh police.
Dan Gross Gossip Columnist, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyGossip
Ex-GF of Terrence Howard charged w/ assaulting the actor tells cops he punched her, gave her Herpes. http://t.co/P6qQp4eg

Ravi got off lightly?

philly.com — Metro columnist Karen Heller has been an Inquirer staff writer since 1986. She has won national, state and local awards for feature writing, investigative reporting and criticism, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary. E-mail Karen here; read her columns here.
Kevin Riordan New Jersey Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @Inqkriordan
#Ravi sentence angers readers http://t.co/kl5O8lci

Neubauer, Roberts to receive Philadelphia Award

philly.com — There is nothing in the deep backgrounds of either Joseph Neubauer or Aileen Roberts that quite augurs the passion, imagination, and sheer stubbornness required to move an embedded cultural monument and build it anew.
Michael Days Managing Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @mikedays
Neubauer, Roberts to receive Philadelphia Award: http://t.co/TQujqXCo

Video of boy in Camden washing machine goes viral

philly.com — A video has gone viral of a man putting a young boy in a washing machine at a Camden laundromat, then scrambling to find help after the machine automatically locks and turns on.
Monica Yant Kinney Metro Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @myantkinney
Video of boy in Camden washing machine goes viral http://t.co/icRnrsdO

Eagles young safeties looking to make an impact

philly.com — Nate Allen tracked Clay Harbor. The two Eagles raced across the middle of the field. As a pass flew in, Allen reached with his left hand, and swatted the ball to the ground. Fellow safety Kurt Coleman was waiting to congratulate him.
Jeffrey McLane Eagles Beat Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @Jeff_McLane
#Eagles young safeties looking to make an impact, per @JonathanTamari: http://t.co/JfQraLaL

Give man who put boy in washing machine a break

philly.com — THIS COLUMN was originally intended to be a mild defense of the dad who stuck his baby boy in a washing machine in Camden, but then I found out he wasn&rsquo;t the kid&rsquo;s dad and I kept picturing my daughter stuck in a spin cycle, soapy tears stinging her pretty blue eyes.
Ellen Gray Television Critic, Philadelphia Daily News @elgray
Don't put other people's kids in the washer, and some thoughts on parenting, from my colleague Jason Nark: http://t.co/CoXtbw5N

AP Sources: Corbett's top aide is leaving job

philly.com — HARRISBURG, Pa. - Gov. Tom Corbett's top aide apparently is leaving the job as the first-term Republican battles criticism over his cost-cutting agenda and his ability to wage political battles. Two people told The Associated Press that they each were told by separate senior administration officials that chief of staff Bill Ward is leaving the job.
Marc Levy Pennsylvania Politics, Government, and Economy Reporter, Associated Press @timelywriter
Top #Corbett aide apparently leaving his job: http://t.co/7VQOcuwd

Corbett to face GOP's 'tough love'

philly.com — HARRISBURG - He is being picketed almost daily by demonstrators in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh - a tin man without a heart, they call him. His Facebook page teems with complaints from angry Pennsylvanians. And his poll numbers have started to sag. Enough, say top political advisers, supporters, and fund-raisers to Gov.
Tom Fitzgerald Political Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @tomfitzgerald
Currently reading Corbett to face GOP's 'tough love' http://t.co/LIiXByHg

How the homeless, mentally ill land in Atlantic City

philly.com — ATLANTIC CITY - With The Who's "My Generation" playing on his earphones, dressed in crocs and plaid pajama pants, Keith Stell, 57, was happy to tell how he got to Atlantic City two months ago, a paranoid schizophrenic off his meds, a long rap sheet of drug and other arrests, just out of a Gloucester County jail.
Christina Hernandez Freelance Journalist @tinahernandez
This is how we treat our homeless and mentally ill? Put them on a bus: http://t.co/Xmz7PWDN via @phillyinquirer

A message from the past

philly.com — We had a Purge Party at the paper Monday. Think free pizza, not Joseph Stalin. Management is encouraging us to cull our belongings so we have hopes of squeezing into the ladies garment department at Strawbridge&rsquo;s.
Daniel Rubin Metro Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @danielrubin
thru a hole in time: http://t.co/lMp6aDxD

Radio show in John Bolaris' forecast?

philly.com — John Bolaris joined Steve Martorano to host a two-hour radio show after Monday's Phillies game on 1210 WPHT AM. The former Fox 29 meteorologist might be interested in a permanent job in radio as he doesn't want to leave Philadelphia, where his daughter lives.
Dan Gross Gossip Columnist, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyGossip
Radio show in @JohnBolaris forecast? He's interested in 1210 gig, station mum on if it's being offered. http://t.co/R53Q0w9d

Days is back, Platt out at Daily News

philly.com — MICHAEL DAYS had vowed the last time he ran the Daily News that he wouldn&rsquo;t be the final editor of Philadelphia&rsquo;s scappy tabloid, and so at Wednesday&rsquo;s annoucement that he&rsquo;s coming back, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson reminded him of that promise. &ldquo;And I&rsquo;m not going to be,&rdquo; Days responded.
Ellen Gray Television Critic, Philadelphia Daily News @elgray
You CAN go home again: @mikedays is back, Platt out at Daily News http://t.co/daEbpMQT
Jason Nark South Jersey Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @JasonNark
Days is back, Platt out at Daily News http://t.co/kwJOcBSM

Neubauer, Roberts to receive Philadelphia Award

philly.com — There is nothing in the deep backgrounds of either Joseph Neubauer or Aileen Roberts that quite augurs the passion, imagination, and sheer stubbornness required to move an embedded cultural monument and build it anew.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Philadelphia Award being given to two Barnes Foundation trustees today http://t.co/9EJ5xuFD

Survey says the Philadelphia region’s cultural picture is brighter

philly.com — The region&rsquo;s cultural organizations are showing signs of recovery from the fiscal crisis and deep recession that began in 2007, according to an annual survey conducted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Individual giving is up, foundation support is up, earned income is up, and even some hiring is under way, the survey shows.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Cultural Alliance survey indicates arts organizations continue to recover from recession http://t.co/dZM6NIHK

Review: THE ISLAND

philly.com — By Toby Zinman For the Inquirer The Island by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona, is about a real island in South Africa, the site of a notorious prison. If you've been there you know how stark and oppressive Robben Island is, despite its having now become-merely, happily- a tourist site.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Toby Zinman reviews the Lantern Theater Co. production of The Island http://t.co/LbpR13Om

Author Craig Johnson lives his cowboy dream

philly.com — Growing up, Craig Johnson had the kind of romantic aspirations we all do. He wanted to be a cowboy. And he wanted to be a writer. Most of us end up forfeiting these types of daydreams to life&rsquo;s harsher demands. Johnson held onto his. Both of them.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Writer Craig Johnson escapes the hustle of Wyoming for a Philadelphia pastorale http://t.co/L8F3GDQN

Excerpts from reviews of the Barnes new building on the Parkway

philly.com — I take history and authenticity seriously. I have never disguised my defense of originals over copies, or my distaste for the Disneyfication of reality or the more genteel &ldquo;authentic reproduction,&rdquo; an oxymoron that devalues the creative act by glossing the knockoff with a false veneer of respectability, because a faux is a fake is a phony.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
A sampling of reviews of the new Barnes Foundation gallery in Philadelphia http://t.co/fNGgrrfB

Englert named acting president of Temple University

philly.com — Temple University has tapped current provost and long-time administrator Richard M. Englert to serve as acting president while the search for a permanent successor continues. Englert, also senior vice president for academic affairs, will become acting president on July 1 upon the exit of current president Ann Weaver Hart, Temple Board President Patrick O&rsquo;Connor said Wednesday in a telephone interview.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Provost Richard Englert named acting president at Temple http://t.co/R2gyjxzc

Paul Fussell, 88, author and Penn professor emeritus

articles.philly.com — He joined the faculty of Penn in the early 1980s and retired about a decade later. For years he and his wife lived in an apartment on Walnut Street near Rittenhouse Square.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Writer Paul Fussell has died http://t.co/bmsRRdbh

Orchestra files plan for exiting bankruptcy

philly.com — Thirteen months after entering Chapter 11, the Philadelphia Orchestra Association on Wednesday night filed its plan for exiting bankruptcy. With consent - sometimes hard-won - now in place from key creditors, the orchestra's blueprint for recovery will be considered by U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the coming months.
Stephan Salisbury Cultural Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @SPSalisbury
Orchestra plan to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy http://t.co/HVHcAzu1

Accused killer struggled with homelessness, mental illness, family says

philly.com — When Antoinette Pelzer was on her medication, family members said, she was funny, would laugh at anything, and was a stickler for cleanliness. "When she doesn't have her medication, she is a different person," said Ellen Slaughter, 22, of Philadelphia, the youngest of the 44-year-old Pelzer's three children.
Jason Nark South Jersey Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @JasonNark
RT @PhillyInquirer: Front Page: Accused killer struggled with homelessness, mental illness, family says http://t.co/HhiHLI8e

UPDATED: WTF?: Platt resigns, Days back at Daily News

philly.com — UPDATE: Days in. MIchael Days, the popular editor who ran the Daily News from 2005 until early last year, is back at the helm. Daily News staffers burst into spontaneous applause when publisher Bob Hall announced that Days -- who in the interim had been managing editor of the Inquirer -- would be returning to the tabloid.
Porsha Grant Producer, WPVI ABC Philadelphia @ProducerPG6
RT @phillydotcom: UPDATE: Michael Days returns as Daily News editor in chief as Larry Platt resigns effective June 8. http://t.co/YP3400Lb
Tara Murtha Staff Writer, Philadelphia Weekly @taramurtha
RT @phillydotcom: UPDATE: Michael Days returns as Daily News editor in chief as Larry Platt resigns effective June 8. http://t.co/glvORPos

UPDATED: WTF?: Platt resigns, Days back at Daily News

philly.com — UPDATE: Days in. MIchael Days, the popular editor who ran the Daily News from 2005 until early last year, is back at the helm. Daily News staffers burst into spontaneous applause when publisher Bob Hall announced that Days -- who in the interim had been managing editor of the Inquirer -- would be returning to the tabloid.
Wendy Warren Editor, Philly.com @WendyWarren
Congrats to Mike Days, who will return to @PhillyDailyNews!! And so very, very many thanks to Larry. http://t.co/VS2hofcP
Will Bunch Senior Writer, Philadelphia Daily News @Will_Bunch
"WTF?" http://t.co/LgmM3449 Larry Platt out, Michael Days in as editor of Philadelphia Daily News. Everything old is new again

Physicians’ group opposes Einstein’s use of kittens in training

philly.com — Is it still necessary to use kittens to teach pediatric medical residents how to insert breathing tubes into tiny babies? Doctors at Albert Einstein Medical Center say yes. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine thinks not. The Washington-based nonprofit group, which says it has 10,000 physician members, said this week that it plans to file a complaint about the practice against Einstein on Thursday.
Jessica Gonzalez Producer, WPVI ABC Philadelphia @HessicaGonzalez
Does anyone actually support it? MT @phillydotcom: Physicians group opposes use of kittens in training by Einstein Med http://t.co/9wAvXq4Y

A Year Later, Matthews Looks to Learn

philly.com — It's too bad this can't be Casey Matthews' rookie year. Early in the 2012 offseason, Eagles strength coach Barry Rubin started working to get the 2011 fourth-round pick from Oregon up to 250 pounds, from 232, to give him more strength for grappling with linemen.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
Eagletarian: A Year Later, Matthews Looks to Learn http://t.co/o3r4q1Pk #Eagles #NFL
Les Bowen Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @LesBowen
RT @phillysport: Casey Matthews tries to climb out of a hole that was dug for him. @LesBowen http://t.co/ZvUCDNCi

PA cities: Closer to bankruptcy?

philly.com — Cash-strapped Harrisburg's former court-appointed financial receiver, lawyer David Unkovic, was expected in Commonwealth Court Thursday for a hearing on the future of the reorganization plan he once led. It was unclear if the would-be financial czar will be telling details of the political interference he claimed led to his departure to Judge Bonnie Leadbetter, who's asked only for testimony that directly impacts the state's plan to sell city assets.
Amy Worden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @inkyamy
RT @PhillyJoeD: PA cities: Closer to bankruptcy?: Harrisburg in court, Scranton on the brink http://t.co/no0fFAod
Joseph N. DiStefano Deals Columnist and Blogger, Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyJoeD
PA cities: Closer to bankruptcy?: Harrisburg in court, Scranton on the brink http://t.co/no0fFAod

GAMP stuns Central to reach Public League final

philly.com — FOR A WHILE, it looked to be rather fitting that Jake Kurtz would be playing the violin Wednesday night during Girard Academic Music Program's spring concert. Then good things began happening and . . . Who knows? Maybe he mixed in some trumpet. At loud volume. Accompanied by happy dancers.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
GAMP stuns Central to reach Public League final http://t.co/oAkU49YQ

UPDATED: WTF?: Platt resigns, Days back at Daily News

philly.com — UPDATE: Days in. Michael Days, the popular editor who ran the Daily News from 2005 until early last year, is back at the helm. Daily News staffers burst into spontaneous applause when publisher Bob Hall announced that Days -- who in the interim had been managing editor of the Inquirer -- would be returning to the tabloid.
Ellen Gray Television Critic, Philadelphia Daily News @elgray
RT @fromdaforks: Praise be. Michael Days is back. http://t.co/BSNYTqcy

Penn State/Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal to be documentarized

philly.com — The directing/producing team behind the award-winning "The Tillman Story" and "My Kid Could Paint That" to investigate Jerry Sandusky and the Penn State scandal.
Patrick Lester Reporter, The Allentown Lehigh Valley Morning Call @plester6
RT @phall215: Pat Tillman doc director Amir Bar-Lev has Jerry Sandusky film in the works: http://t.co/giFyTaXO
Carrie Rickey Film Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @CarrieRickey
Penn State sex-abuse scandal to be chronicled in doc "Happy Valley": http://t.co/1ER3qYwH

Penn State/Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal to be documentarized

philly.com — The directing/producing team behind the award-winning "The Tillman Story" and "My Kid Could Paint That" to investigate Jerry Sandusky and the Penn State scandal.
Amy Worden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @inkyamy
Documentary in works on Penn State/ Sandusky scandal #phlink http://t.co/7guibsRx
Michael Rozansky Deputy Arts and Features Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @mrozansky
Penn State Sandusky scandal made into documentary @phillydotcom http://t.co/GK8MNRKF #pennstate #sandusky #phlinq

Frankford advances to Public League title game

philly.com — AH, THERE'S nothing quite as exciting as witnessing a championship game.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
Frankford advances to Public League title game http://t.co/a62qdqUv

The ugly numbers

philly.com — Just some random numbers while perusing my stats this morning. . . 1) The Phillies are just 5-for-38 with runners in scoring position in their current four-game losing streak. 2) Josh Beckett, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann have held the Phillies to two runs on 24 baserunners with 16 and seven walks over 19 1/3 innings over the last three games.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
High Cheese: The ugly, and not so ugly, numbers http://t.co/4ZPTsUw0 #Phillies #MLB
David Murphy Phillies Beat Writer, Philadelphia Daily News @HighCheese
Started as a blog post on ugly numbers. Turned into an uplifting story of a potential bullpen renaissance! http://t.co/KV452QwT

Fracking spurs a municipal mutiny in Pennsylvania

philly.com — Not content to leave Pennsylvania communities with any control over gas drilling within their borders, state legislators have stripped municipalities of their zoning authority under Act 13, choosing energy corporations over the people who elected them.
Amy Worden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @inkyamy
RT @PhillyInquirer: .@Maykuth: Fracking spurs a municipal mutiny in Pa. http://t.co/LbUMg4ej #shalegas #marcellus #phlinq http://t.co/E0 ...
Andrew Maykuth Business News Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @Maykuth
Fracking spurs a municipal mutiny in Pa. http://t.co/qgPsQc1x #shalegas #marcellus #phlinq

Thousands expected to protest Philly school cuts

philly.com — Officials are expecting thousands to rally in Center City at midday, marching to protest cuts and layoffs planned by the Philadelphia School District. Members of SEIU, 32BJ, the union that represents district bus drivers, cleaners, building engineers and other blue-collar workers. District officials have sent layoff notices to every member - over 2,000 workers - of 32BJ.
Daniel Denvir Freelance Journalist and Contributing Writer, Salon, Salon @DanielDenvir
RT @phillydotcom: Several thousand protest Philly school cuts, 14 arrested http://t.co/LEbBnuv1 #phillyeducation
Kristen Graham Education Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @newskag
at midday, thousands are expected to protest #phillyeducation cuts. blog post: http://t.co/3WqunAg5 check back for more.

Big East improves 18-team tourney

philly.com — PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The Big East Conference basketball coaches' proposal to have all teams compete in the league tourney when the conference expands to 18 hoops members in 2013-14 was approved. There will be two play-in games involving the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th seeds of the tournaments.
Keith Pompey Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @pompeysgridlock
Owls Inq.: Big East improves 18-team tourney http://t.co/ZlSKl4TS #temple #tusports

Firestorm: City-owned abandoned factories a threat to neighbors

philly.com — It was just after 3 in the morning on June 20, 2007, when a mammoth orange glow lit up several blocks of rickety Kensington rowhouses. The first residents to realize that the abandoned factory at H Street and Westmoreland was ablaze scurried in nightclothes down their steps, thumping their fists against plaster walls, bellowing, &ldquo;Fire!
Miriam Hill News Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @Miriamhill
RT @ReadingViaduct: Firestorm: City-owned abandoned factories a threat to neighbors http://t.co/CicjfqTz
Will Bunch Senior Writer, Philadelphia Daily News @Will_Bunch
Great story http://t.co/mzyeXdLv by the DN's @barbaralaker and @dgambacorta nailing the city on ignoring abandoned factory hazards

Several thousand protest Philly school cuts, 14 arrested

philly.com — Several thousand blue collar union members marched through Center City today, snarling traffic in a midday protest against planned cuts and layoffs by the Philadelphia School District. After marching from the Municipal Services Building across from City Hall to the School District headquarters on North Broad Street, scores of the protesters retraced their steps and sat down at Broad and Race Streets.
Kristen Graham Education Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @newskag
on #phillyeducation protest, arrests - blog post updated w/photos. http://t.co/Hg5ZfWKo

Karen Heller: Pennsylvania women at risk due to gender bias, study finds

philly.com — The Women's Law Project just released a massive, two-year study, "Through the Lens of Equality," examining the role gender bias plays in the physical, emotional, and financial health of Pennsylvania women. The diagnosis? Not so good. Actually, the report states, "the health consequences of inequality truly shocked us."
Tara Murtha Staff Writer, Philadelphia Weekly @taramurtha
Correction! 2-year gender inequality study done by @WomensLawProj, not Women's Way http://t.co/nX0isBMf (Funneling caffeine now, sorry)
Tara Murtha Staff Writer, Philadelphia Weekly @taramurtha
Karen Heller on a new 2-year WomensWay report showing the effects on gender inequality in PA http://t.co/nX0isBMf
Karen Heller Political Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @kheller
PA: Open for business -- just not for its 6.5 million female residents. Today's column: http://t.co/xuo1Bo2F

Wilson, Davis, Lamboy and Turner in charge of Camden superintendent replacement

philly.com — At Tuesday night's Camden City School Board meeting, board president Kathryn Blackshear appointed board members Martha Wilson, Sara Davis, Ray Lamboy and new board member Brian Turner to serve on a newly created superintendent search ad hoc committee.
Claudia Vargas Camden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @InqCVargas
Wilson, Davis, Lamboy and Turner in charge of #Camden superintendent replacement http://t.co/WZy7cgXR

Physicians' group opposes use of kittens in training

philly.com — Is it still necessary to use kittens to teach pediatric medical residents how to insert breathing tubes into tiny babies? Doctors at Albert Einstein Medical Center say yes. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine thinks not. The Washington-based nonprofit group, which says it has 10,000 physician members, said this week that it plans to file a complaint about the practice against Einstein on Thursday.
Stacey Burling Medical Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @StaceyABurling
Do medical training programs still need to use kittens to teach doctors how to insert breathing tubes? http://t.co/R7tSyoul #phlinq

Philly's Sweet Ovations buys West Coast flavors firm

philly.com — Sweet Ovations, Philadelphia-based purveyor of fruit syrups and other dessert flavorings to yogurt makers, snackmakers and food service companies, said today it's purchaesd Golden West Fruit Co., Commerce, Calif., boosting the company's sales in 11 Western states.
Joseph N. DiStefano Deals Columnist and Blogger, Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyJoeD
Philly's Sweet Ovations buys West Coast flavors firm: Adds Golden West Fruit Co. http://t.co/UOuWMf4Y

PA lawmakers to introduce bill to defund Planned Parenthood

philly.com — First it was the cynically-named "Women's Right to Know Act," a bill that would force women undergoing an abortion to watch an ultra-sound of her unborn baby before undergoing the procedure. Remember how well that went over? After Gov.
Karen Heller Political Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @kheller
What a surprise: More bad news out of Harrisburg. An effort to defund Planned Parenthood http://t.co/mV8zSzdP
Amy Worden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @inkyamy
PA GOP proposed "Whole Women's Health Care Act" would defund women's health care at Planned Parenthood http://t.co/0BzTs43T

$5.7 million grant to rehire 21 laid-off Camden firefighters

philly.com — Facing a $26.5 million budget deficit in January 2011, the city let go 336 workers, including 163 police officers and 60 firefighters. A $5.1 SAFER grant last year along with other state and federal sources of funding allowed Camden Mayor Dana L. Redd to rehire most laid-off firefighters.
Claudia Vargas Camden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @InqCVargas
$5.7 million SAFER grant to rehire 21 laid-off #Camden firefighters http://t.co/0Wg5ONAt

Firestorm: City-owned abandoned factories a threat to neighbors

philly.com — It was just after 3 in the morning on June 20, 2007, when a mammoth orange glow lit up several blocks of rickety Kensington rowhouses. The first residents to realize that the abandoned factory at H Street and Westmoreland was ablaze scurried in nightclothes down their steps, thumping their fists against plaster walls, bellowing, &ldquo;Fire!
Anthony Campisi Statehouse Reporter, The Trentonian @campisia
Fantastic piece. RT @wendyruderman City-owned abandoned factories a threat to neighbors http://t.co/DdqDpcCN
Wendy Ruderman Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @wendyruderman
Currently reading Firestorm: City-owned abandoned factories a threat to neighbors http://t.co/wCTI8akT

Celtics struggling with injuries as they face Sixers in crucial Game 6

philly.com — The Boston Celtics arrived at the Wells Fargo Center this morning for their shootaround in preparation for tonight's Game 6 at the Wells Fargo Center walking awfully slowly. Paul Pierce shuffled his way to the locker room with his sprained left knee ligaments. Ray Allen gingerly stepped as to not disrupt the bone spurs in his foot.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
Sixerville: Celtics struggling with injuries as they face Sixers in crucial Game 6 http://t.co/hfMudu8S #Sixers #NBA

Aron: Iverson invited to Game 6

philly.com — Former Sixers guard Allen Iverson has been invited to Wednesday night's Game 6 against the Celtics, according to team co-owner and CEO Adam Aron. Iverson was to be part of the ceremonial opening tip. On Twitter, Aron wrote: Can confirm Allen invited. To attend, he will need good weather/on-time flight.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
Sixerville: Aron: Iverson invited to Game 6 http://t.co/TmVpZHha #Sixers #NBA

Diamond pet food recall expands again, violations found

philly.com — In case you are losing count, this is at least the eighth round of recalls in the past six weeks since the discovery of a salmonella-tainted batch of food made in a South Carolina plant.
Amy Worden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @inkyamy
After 16 people (2 in PA) & 2 cats fell ill, Diamond brands' expands recall of dog/cat food, co. cited by feds #phlink http://t.co/RAkJKp4T

Made in America makes sense again, K’nex Brands CEO says

Mike Armstrong Business Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInc
K'nex toys talks about moving operations back to the US from China and the effect it's had on business. http://t.co/6fzzVMHh

Temple University provost named acting president

Brian Leighton Senior News Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @phillyleighton
#Temple University provost named acting president. http://t.co/tsyGxfdA

Lead defendant takes witness stand at Philadelphia cleric abuse trial

philly.com — Msgr. William J. Lynn began testifying in his own defense Wednesday, trying to counter prosecutors&rsquo; contention that he was the Archdiocese of Philadelphia official most responsible for letting priests stay in parishes despite evidence they might sexually abuse children. Within minutes of settling in the witness chair, Lynn and his lawyer zeroed in on a critical pillar of their defense.
Brian Leighton Senior News Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @phillyleighton
Msgr.William J. Lynn testifies in his own defense in the clergy abuse trial. http://t.co/iU4vBj5o

Bebe Neuwirth brings cabaret show to Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia

philly.com — BEBE NEUWIRTH doesn't do the fluffy stuff. Neuwirth's stance makes sense to anyone who only knows her as Lilith, the icy, monotone psychiatrist and eventual wife of Kelsey Grammer's Frasier Crane - the iconic role that made Neuwirth famous on the beloved sitcom "Cheers."
Molly Eichel Features Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @mollyeichel
I talked to Bebe Neuwirth about her performance for the @GershmanY and successfully did not call her Lilith once http://t.co/uPoT71RE

Nutter: I have faith in fire commissioner

philly.com — Mayor Nutter today said he fully supported Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, after the fire union called for his resignation in the wake of a Kensington warehouse inferno that killed two firefighters. The union Tuesday said that department leadership made tactical errors that led to the death of Lt.
Chris Brennan and Catherine Lucey City Hall Bloggers, Philadelphia Daily News @phillyclout
Nutter: I have faith in fire commissioner: http://t.co/ieHR47fH

Video: Eagles OTAs; Adjustments for Vick

philly.com — Video: The Eagles have begun OTAs with an optimistic view after an 8-8 season in 2011. In order to improve, the Eagles will need Michael Vick to make some adjustments. The Inquirer's Jeff McLane gives his thoughts.
Jeffrey McLane Eagles Beat Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @Jeff_McLane
RT @phillysport: VIDEO: The Eagles have begun their OTAs, and The Inquirer's @Jeff_McLane weighs in with his thoughts: http://t.co/MZq4Mlux

Map: Philadelphia Region's Farmer's Markets

philly.com — Philadelphia food and restaurant news, restaurant reviews and restaurant listings from Philly.com.
Michael Klein Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @phillyinsider
Map of farmer's markets in rhe Philly area. http://t.co/7jJzi81v

League working on divisional alignment

philly.com — PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Steve Addazio called the three proposals on divisional alignment presented to the Big East football coaches and athletic directors at the conference's spring meetings a win-win-win situation for Temple. One proposal would split the league into East and West divisions beginning in 2013.
Dan Wolken National Sports Columnist, The Daily @DanWolken
RT @UCFSports: BYU or Air Force expected to be the 14th football member of the Big East, according the Philly Inquirer. http://t.co/4ALcimbh

Notre Dame AD calls Big 12 discussions 'normal'

philly.com — PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Is Notre Dame thinking about leaving the Big East Conference for the Big 12? While Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds told CBSSports.com Tuesday he's fine with a 10-member Big 12, he added the league talked to Notre Dame about joining the conference.
Keith Pompey Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @pompeysgridlock
Owls Inq.: Notre Dame AD calls Big 12 discussions 'normal' http://t.co/kLuxY7Ae #temple #tusports

Federal Donuts in Center City: The French (Fry) Quarter

philly.com — The second Federal Donuts shop is pegged for a former video store at 1632 Sansom St. As tipped on the Philadelphia Real Estate Blog, owners Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook attended the Center City Residents Association's zoning committee meeting last night to pitch the idea.
Michael Klein Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @phillyinsider
What a Center City version of @FederalDonuts means. http://t.co/TfMw6Ama

Eagles OTA; Adjustments for Vick

cinesport.philly.com — The Philadelphia Eagles have begun OTA. CineSport's Noah Coslov and The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane discuss the OTA and the adjustments Vick should be making this year. Get More Eagles at PHILLY.com
Jeffrey McLane Eagles Beat Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @Jeff_McLane
RT @CineSport: Vick-tory laps? Will Vick really change approach to help #Eagles? @CineSport & @Jeff_McLane Video: http://t.co/gkeo0Uz9

Reverse bad decision boosting negative ads

philly.com — Second chances aren&rsquo;t guaranteed in life, but the U.S. Supreme Court is being given one to reverse its catastrophic decision allowing unfettered corporate political spending. All the court needs to do is take up a case involving an organization that&rsquo;s trying to undermine Montana&rsquo;s 100-year-old ban on direct corporate political giving.
Cynthia Burton Editorial Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @burtoncynthia
Here's a chance to reverse that awful Citizens United decison... http://t.co/IPloBQMz

Baseball: Southeastern Pennsylvania Top 25

philly.com — Top 25 Baseball Teams in Southeastern Pennsylvania Records through Tuesday. 1. Malvern Prep 28-5 2. Council Rock South 17-1 3. La Salle 18-2 4. Downingtown East 17-3 5. Bensalem 16-4 6. Neumann-Goretti 16-3 7. Hatboro-Horsham 17-3 8. Penn Charter 24-6 9. W.C. Rustin 17-4 10. North Penn 17-4 11.
Rick O'Brien Sports Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @ozoneinq
Top 25 baseball teams in Southeastern Pennsylvania: http://t.co/qwPalMg5

Accessories Council launches USA-Made campaign

philly.com — Faux bling is making Karen Giberson a wee bit nervous this misty morning. Giberson, president of the national Accessories Council, is headed from her home in Media to Manhattan&rsquo;s Fashion Center to launch USA-Made, an ambitious project aimed at helping costume jewelry designers manufacture the bulk of their baubles in America.
Elizabeth Wellington Fashion Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @EWellingtonPHL
Another chapter in local fashion's made in the USA story http://t.co/o4x34wYd @AccessoryNews @karenjgiberson #usamade

Legal, gay observers split on 30-day jail sentence

articles.philly.com — NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - An unexpectedly light 30-day jail sentence handed down Monday to Dharun Ravi, convicted in the Rutgers University webcam spying case, divided legal experts and gay activists and has the prosecution planning an appeal.
Jan Hefler Burlington County Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @JanHefler
Activists, legal experts still debating sentence in Rutgers webcam spying case: http://t.co/tYbXzOE5

Payday loan bill invites greed

articles.philly.com — It's easy for that to happen: Lured by the availability of quick money, a borrower may take out a two-week loan and pay it back on payday, with interest and fees. A few days after payday, though, he realizes he can't pay his bills, so he takes out another loan.
Greg Kaufmann Contributor, The Nation @GregKaufmann
Sick Payday loan bill in PA--yikes. http://t.co/bmsgsLfT #poverty

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans mans the middle for the Eagles

philly.com — DeMECO RYANS manned the middle of the Eagles' defense for the first time Tuesday, standing in a shaft of light beaming from the heavens that followed Ryans about the NovaCare field, as unicorns frolicked and celestial choirs . . . OK, it really wasn't all that dramatic.
Les Bowen Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @LesBowen
RT @phillysport: DeMeco Ryans is the kind of man in the middle that the Eagles need, writes @LesBowen: http://t.co/XEjLoVnE

Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham determined to use setbacks as motivator

philly.com — When he arrived here in 2010, Brandon Graham was all smiles, a cheery defensive end who promised to put quarterbacks in the dirt. Drafted 13th overall, Graham embraced the spotlight, the media and all the trappings that come with being a first-round pick.
Jonathan Tamari Eagles Beat Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @JonathanTamari
Full story on how Brandon Graham is approaching a pressure-packed 3d season, including his thoughts on being a "bust" http://t.co/nN81Cz7k

Stabbings draw attention to Atlantic City's other visitors - homeless

philly.com — ATLANTIC CITY - Two sets of visitors to this seaside casino resort often mingle in the streets behind the glitter of the Boardwalk - tourists and homeless people from across the region - and something went dreadfully wrong in that uneasy mix Monday when a woman described as homeless and deranged plunged a 12-inch butcher knife into two tourists from Canada, killing both.
Jenice Armstrong Columnist, Philadelphia Daily News @JeniceArmstrong
via @phillydotcom #nj Stabbings draw attention to Atlantic City's other visitors - homeless http://t.co/3XMrCtH4

Will Smith explains man-kiss to Letterman

philly.com — Email David Hiltbrand Who dares gets fresh with the Fresh Prince? Apparently some Ukrainian prankster who poses as a journalist and who ambushed Will Smith last week on the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of Men in Black 3. Last night on Late Night, Smith addressed the international incident with David Letterman.
David Hiltbrand TV Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @DaveOnDemand_TV
Will Smith tells Letterman worst part of Ukrainian kissing bandit: His breath smelled like mandryky. http://t.co/n8bI80He

Wed -- Did city errors lead to 2007 Kensington factory fire?

philly.com — Chris Brennan, a native Philadelphian and graduate of Temple University, joined the Daily News in 1999. He has written about SEPTA, the Philadelphia School District, the legalization of casino gambling, state government, the mayor, the governor, City Council and political campaigns. Follow Chris on Twitter David Gambacorta spent a small eternity writing about cops, drug dealers and serial killers.
Chris Brennan and Catherine Lucey City Hall Bloggers, Philadelphia Daily News @phillyclout
Wed -- Did city errors lead to 2007 Kensington factory fire?: http://t.co/YDezjdgC

The big winner on ‘Dancing’

philly.com — Reality show competitions can be a cruel mistress. On Monday night, Howard Stern made a 7-year-old aspiring rapper cry on America's Got Talent. Last night on the finale of Dancing with the Stars, Tom Bergeron made William Levy's young son Christopher cry when he announced that papa had finished third.
David Hiltbrand TV Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @DaveOnDemand_TV
Easy rule for predicting #DWTS winner: always pick the Welsh opera singer, I mean the pro athlete, always the athlete. http://t.co/VN0lcY41

Media: Land of a thousand restaurants

philly.com — Can you name a town in the Philly suburbs with more restaurants per square mile than Media? Dining destinations such as Doylestown, Cherry Hill, Ardmore and even West Chester don't come close to the Delaware County seat. Three newcomers have joined the borough's mix in the last two months: Diego's Cantina & Tequila Bar (214 W.
Mari Schaefer Staff Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @MariSchaefer
The Insider: Media: Land of a thousand restaurants http://t.co/fnhZ2AdO

Karen Heller: Pennsylvania women at risk due to gender bias, study finds

philly.com — The Women's Law Project just released a massive, two-year study, "Through the Lens of Equality," examining the role gender bias plays in the physical, emotional, and financial health of Pennsylvania women. The diagnosis? Not so good. Actually, the report states, "the health consequences of inequality truly shocked us."
Mari Schaefer Staff Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @MariSchaefer
Why woman should vote in EVERY election: Pennsylvania women at risk due to gender bias, study finds http://t.co/mPwEKmb8
Mari Schaefer Staff Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @MariSchaefer
Karen Heller: Pennsylvania women at risk due to gender bias, study finds http://t.co/mPwEKmb8

SRC comes under criticism at North Phila. meeting

articles.philly.com — As Jerry Jordan blasted School Reform Commission restructuring plans Tuesday night, heads turned to the back of the room, to a line of children, sporting a poster with a simple message: "We need...
Kristen Graham Education Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @newskag
last night, another meeting critiquing #phillyeducation transformation plan. story by my colleague: http://t.co/j1HrGa33

Kimmel cuts costly programs

philly.com — More entertainment, less art? The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, grappling with a series of discrete financial pressures, is shifting away from being a distinct presenting entity, relying more on partnerships with commercial outfits such as AEG and Live Nation, while giving breaks in rent to its own resident companies.
Karen Heller Political Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer @kheller
Kimmel Center's hard times: Slashes ambitious programming to become less an arts center, more like everywhere else http://t.co/8eKPZfO7

Man killed in daylight shooting in Olney

philly.com — A man was shot and killed today in Philadelphia's Olney section, police said Police broadcast an alert for a Green BMW X5 with New York tags and a silver Ford Taurus with a 300-pound man behind the wheel. The victim, said to be in his 20s, was shot multiple times around 8 a.m.
Amy Rosenberg Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @amysrosenberg
RT @PhillyInquirer: Man slain in daylight shooting in Olney http://t.co/ERkYNFwy

McGeehan: Latest fraud shows PHA not ready for local oversight

philly.com — HARRISBURG - After the latest scandal involving the Philadelphia Housing Authority, State Rep. Michael P. McGeehan wants to slow down the return of local control over the agency until federal authorities have finished multiple investigations.
Amy Worden Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @inkyamy
Rep. McGeehan: too early for state to return troubled housing authority to city #phlink http://t.co/pdO4xNdn

Neighbors burning mad over city's inaction on warehouses

philly.com — Neighbors on H Street in Kensington have been forced to deal with the remnants of a city-owned warehouse destroyed by arson fire in June 2007. Barbara Laker and David Gambacorta write in Wednesday's Daily News about the problem with the hundreds of factories and lots where factories once stood.
JoshCornfield Night City Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @JoshCornfield
.@jamiemoffett We embedded a few of your YouTube videos on the H Street warehouse fire into this timeline.Check it out: http://t.co/lVYhF3nu
JoshCornfield Night City Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @JoshCornfield
. @TimelineJS Had a lot of fun creating my first timeline; great site: http://t.co/lVYhF3nu
Chris Brennan and Catherine Lucey City Hall Bloggers, Philadelphia Daily News @phillyclout
Neighbors burning mad over city's inaction on warehouses: Neighbors on H Street in Kensington have been forced t... http://t.co/ejWHXKj5

KG: "fair-weathered" beats bigoted any day

philly.com — So, Kevin Garnett has decided that he wanted to boost the collective psyche of those wannabe fans in Boston, endearing himself to them by calling the fans of the City of Brotherly Love "fair-weathered." "Take that how you want," Garnett added. You think we're the fair weather type, do you?
Eric Wilbur Sports Blogger, Boston.com, Boston Globe @GlobeEricWilbur
Really? via @phillysport KG: "fair-weathered" beats bigoted any day http://t.co/i47l47u9
John Mitchell Freelance Journalist @JmitchInquirer
http://t.co/Q9hW8rVv my take on Kevin's Boston rant.

Many parties blamed in Facebook stock drop

philly.com — Let the Facebook Inc. finger-pointing begin. After one of the most anticipated initial public offerings in history, Facebook's 19 percent drop this week prompted investors to fault everything from Morgan Stanley's role as lead underwriter, to the company's greed, to the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Tracy Davidson Consumer Reporter, NBC 10 Philadelphia @tracydavidson10
RT @phillydotcom: Many parties blamed in Facebook stock drop http://t.co/02iZug5r

Attack ads start early for presidential election

Tom Fitzgerald Political Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer @tomfitzgerald
Currently reading Attack ads start early for presidential election http://t.co/mSR542Xt

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans mans the middle for the Eagles

philly.com — DeMECO RYANS manned the middle of the Eagles' defense for the first time Tuesday, standing in a shaft of light beaming from the heavens that followed Ryans about the NovaCare field, as unicorns frolicked and celestial choirs . . . OK, it really wasn't all that dramatic.
Les Bowen Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @LesBowen
RT @TimesOurs: Great piece by @LesBowen on DeMeco Ryans and the #Eagles linebackers this morning... http://t.co/xJLtMZ7o
Les Bowen Sports Reporter, Philadelphia Daily News @LesBowen
Be 1st on your block 2 read my DeMeco Ryans story, which doesn't appear in some editions because of a computer glitch:http://t.co/UQU8UBjN

Christie budget faces revenue shortfall

articles.philly.com — Gov. Christie's proposed budget for fiscal 2013 has a $1.3 billion hole in it, the Legislature's top finance officer told Assembly members in a memo obtained Tuesday by The Inquirer. But a...
Joelle Farrell South Jersey Politics Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer @joellefarrell
Preview of hearings today. NJ doesn't have as much $ as it expected & has to guess how much it will have next yr. http://t.co/wFiaR6Qv