Robber in North Philly always starts by talking about brother’s murder
We extend our condolences to the suspect. If he needs a sympathetic ear, Police Lt. George McClay of the Northwest Detective Division is a pretty good listener.
Hey Detorn: Here’s your iPod shuffle!
“Detorn” from South Philadelphia, as he likes to be known, participated in our Super Bowl Prop Betting Contest, and won an iPod shuffle for his “troubles.”
If you absolutely must celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are some romantic date ideas
Are you buckling under the pressure? The pressure of love…and commercialism? In these final days before Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to give in. So, reluctantly, we’re here to help you plan the most romantic night ever.
Forget about Pat’s, Geno’s and DiNic’s; Jack in the Box has bacon milkshakes!
As part of its “Marry Bacon” promotion, fast food chain Jack in the Box is offering bacon milkshakes, for a limited time anyway. It makes me want to travel back to the South for one right now! Actually, it just makes me wish there was a location closer to Philly.
Ice Carving, Dancing, & Oscar. Just a taste of this weekend’s events
Philadelphians may be holding out for the big Valentine’s Day night, but with all these fun and interesting events, why wait it out til Tuesday??
Valley Forge casino gets approval for table games in addition to slots
In yet another challenge to Atlantic City’s grouping of “resort casinos,” Valley Forge Casino Resort will open this spring with table games and slots.
Howard Eskin: Plaxico Burress wants to play for the Eagles
Wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who is set to become a free agent on March 13, wants to play for the Philadelphia Eagles and Michael Vick. It would be a great quarterback-receiver (and former convict-convict) connection.
Philadelphia reaches a new benchmark – 41 homicides so far this year
A murder in Germantown last night was Philly’s 41st so far this year. The victim in this case is a man in his early 20s who was shot near West Hansberry and Marion streets, police said.
Northeast Pennsylvania man adds to world’s most disgusting crime trend
Three different cases across the country involve putting a certain bodily fluid into unsuspecting people’s food. A Larksville man was just sentenced to two years in prison.
Is America’s National Treasure buried under an old bar? One man thinks so
The idea that secrets from our past are hidden in precarious places around the country and world have long been played out in horrible Hollywood films. But, one man has discovered that there actually might be some truth to those old wives tales.
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