Philadelphia News

Monson announces five new LDS temples
TheSpectrum.com
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:26:34 GMT

Thomas S. Monson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced Saturday morning the building of five new LDS temples throughout the world, including one in Rome.

Officer, 2 Suspects Injured In Port Richmond
Cbs3.com
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:10:12 GMT

Oct 7, 2008 4:48 pm US/Eastern A Philadelphia Police officer was injured and two suspects were wounded following a pursuit in the Port Richmond section of the city Tuesday.

Safety campaign for Roosevelt Blvd.
Philly.com
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:01:46 GMT

City officials and PennDOT today announced a vehicle and pedestrian safety plan for Roosevelt Boulevard, a busy roadway in Northeast Philadelphia, where 55 people have been killed in traffic accidents over the ...

Top court rejects Abu-Jamal appeal for new trial
WPVI-TV Philadelphia
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:55:15 GMT

Convicted murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal leaves Philadelphia's City Hall after a hearing July 12, 1995.

Philly Road Rage Shooting
WHP-AM Harrisburg
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:42:30 GMT

Philadelphia police are investigating a possible road rage shooting on Interstate 76 that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition but left his 8-year-old daughter unharmed.

Philly archdiocese warns teens of sexual violence
The Associated Press
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:36:18 GMT

In the wake of the priest-abuse crisis, the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Philadelphia debuted a short film that urges teens to report sexual violence.

The film reminds teens that victims are never to blame and that abusers are often trusted adults _ including parents, teachers and priests. The clergy-abuse issue is not otherwise discussed.

Cardinal Justin Rigali introduced the film Monday to an audience of several hundred people at St. Joseph's University, including selected students. He said afterward that the goal was to give hope to victims, not to dwell on abusers.

Philly Tour Guides Challenge Licensing Requirement
Fox Philadelphia
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:17:07 GMT

Philadelphia tour guides will be in court to challenge a city testing and licensing requirement that they say violates their free speech rights.

Man Shot On Schuylkill Expressway In Apparent Road Rage Case
Fox Philadelphia
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:52:24 GMT

Police said they believe the shooting of a man driving Sunday night on the Schuylkill Expressway with a child in the back seat was the result of road rage.

Sunday Political Update
Quad-City Times
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:25:23 GMT

Like any good political operative, 80-year-old Frank Elwood checked a ``street list'' that broke down the party registration for members of his retirement complex, and found that Republicans outnumbered ...

Police Investigate Alleged Rape Outside Eagles' Stadium
KYW-AM Philadelphia
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:17:34 GMT

Philadelphia police, investigating an alleged rape outside Lincoln Financial Field during Sunday's Eagles game, were planning to work with the victim on Monday and look at surveillance video to try to identify ...

Philly won't make Oct. goal to install 250 cameras
The Trentonian
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:03:14 GMT

Philadelphia officials say they won't reach their goal of installing 250 anti-crime surveillance cameras in the city by the end of October.

Mother and daughter charged with prostitution
Philly.com
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:39:45 GMT

A $200 sexual encounter with a mother and daughter who advertised that they would "double your pleasure" ended abruptly yesterday when the women learned their customer was an undercover police officer.

Mormons build their first temple in Italy
Raw Story
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:30:48 GMT

The Mormon church will build its first temple in Italy, in Rome, and other new temples in Argentina, United States and Canada, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced Saturday.

Montco Health will post restaurant reports
The Phoenix
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:18:11 GMT

Want to know whether mice or cockroaches have the same high opinion that you have of your favorite Montgomery County eatery? Starting Oct.

Bruce to perform three straight days for Obama
Millville News
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:06:12 GMT

Bruce Springsteen will be performing an acoustic set at Barack Obama rallies on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Loss of the protein target of lithium disrupts normal mouse embryonic heart development
EurekAlert!
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:42:19 GMT

Individuals with bipolar disorder are usually treated with 'mood stabilizing' drugs, one of which is lithium - an inhibitor of GSK-3 proteins.

Colorado train finds new life as Pa. tourist train
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:18:56 GMT

STRASBURG, Pa. - Just keep chugging, and you could become a star. From one career hauling sugar beets in Colorado, steam engine No.

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Hakim Bey Murder Case
KYW-AM Philadelphia
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:02:45 GMT

A 26-year-old Philadelphia man has been convicted of first-degree murder and related offenses in connection with the shooting of a rival drug gang member eight years ago .

Episcopalians meet in Pa. to apologize for slavery; leaders say white privilege still exists
The Morning Call
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:41:30 GMT

In a solemn repentance service, Episcopalians plan to acknowledge that slavery "was and is a sin and a fundamental betrayal of the humanity of all persons" in which church members took part.

Top 15 Places to Buy Real Estate - Northern Liberties makes the List !

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:00:37 GMT
Below are the top 15 areas that Business Week highlights as the top real estate buying opportunties in up-and-coming neighborhoods ! The article highlights a specific neighborhood within each city. The premis of the article is to watch where the artists are living now. Being that Stephanie and I live in one of the sections - Northern Liberties in Philadlephia - we can certainly attest to the thriving culture. We have great restaurants, coffee shops, artists and galleries and great new construction all around us. Further, the trend has moved north to Old Kensington as well which is one of our favourite investment areas and real estate opportunities in all of Philadelphia. Enjoy the list below ! 1.Atlanta 2. Austin, TX 3 Boston, MA 4. Chicago, IL 5. Los Angeles, CA 6. Miami, FL 7. Minneapolis, MN 8. Brooklyn, NY 9. Philadelphia, PA - Northern Liberties - Our home ! 10. Portland, OR 11. Durhan, NC 12. San Francisco, CA 13. Seattle, WA 14. Shreveport, LA 15. Washington DC If interested in buying or selling in the thriving Philadelphia market, contact Chris and Stephanie Somers at thesomersteam@yahoo.com