May 25, 2012 8:41 am
Morning Rush

Here are some things to do this Memorial Day weekend

By Tim Ronaldson

LOCAL HEADLINES

  1. What to Do Memorial Day Weekend (Philly.com)
  2. Romney Sneaks Into Philly (Tribune)
  3. Toddler Twins Dead, Mother in Custody (MyFoxPhilly)

WEATHER

  • Thunderstorms possible
  • HIGHS: 83°
  • WIND: SSE 10 mph

TODAY IN HISTORY

  • 1977  – Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalatic bang, as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters.
  • 1793 – In Baltimore, Maryland, Father Stephen Theodore Baden becomes the first Catholic priest to be ordained in the United States.
  • 1975 – The grizzly bear is given federal protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
  • 1935 – At Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Babe Ruth hits his 714th and final home run.
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About Tim Ronaldson

When I first joined Elauwit, I figured I’d be here for two years, tops, before advancing my career in journalism somewhere else. That was 2005. Great job or lack of motivation? You decide. | View all posts by Tim Ronaldson →