Manolos or mortgage payments?: Taxpayers could start seeing their economic stimulus payments in their bank accounts as early as today, a week ahead of the original schedule. The president has come to accept the error in his original hope that the rebates would encourage Americans to spend frivolously to boost the flagging economy; people will most likely spend the extra dough on things they actually need and can barely afford anymore, like, say, gas and groceries. [Inquirer]

Philly radio loses a legend: Radio jock “Big Ron” O’Brien died suddenly last night at Paoli Memorial Hospital. The WOGL afternoon DJ had been hospitalized with pneumonia recently, and although his condition appeared to be improving, the 56-year-old died from complications of the infection. [Inquirer]

OK, whose hand was that?: Philadelphians seeking some (literally) touchy-feely time with friends — or even strangers — have started attending “cuddle parties.” People in pajamas snuggle, canoodle, and spoon with each other in a nonsexual way in order to feel more in touch. Strict rules say clothes stay on and no hanky-panky allowed. What, being sardined on SEPTA in the mornings isn’t enough human contact? [CBS 3]

Earning a merit badge in acceptance: Our City of Brotherly Love is putting its foot down against the Boy Scouts’ national policy toward gays. Mayor Nutter’s administration has set an ultimatum for the local troops: either renounce the archaic policy by June 1st or start paying rent on their cushy headquarter digs at 22nd and Winter streets. [KYW 1060]

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