Illuminating exhibit ‘Open Air’ to take place through mid-October

LOCAL HEADLINES

1. Bright Lights, Big City (Inquirer)
2. Hite Has Visions for Beleaguered System (Tribune)
3. Many Wait in Long Lines to be First to Buy Apple’s iPhone5 (MyFoxPhilly)

WEATHER

• Beautiful start to the weekend
• HIGHS: 78°
• WIND: SE 9 mph

TODAY IN HISTORY

• 1780 – During the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Pointa to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army.
• 1999 – An earthquake in Taiwan kills thousands of people, causes billions of dollars in damage and leaves an estimated 100,000 people homeless.
• 1985 – A little-known actor named George Clooney makes his first appearance as a handyman on the popular TV sitcom The Facts of Life.
• 1981 – Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton strikes out the 3,118th batter of his career to break Bob Gibson’s National League record for career strikeouts.