12:30 Report: Your News Update
No reservations: Stephen Starr continues to take over the Philly food world with a venture into catering. So now instead of waiting for a table at one of his mega-popular nosh spots, guests at some major local venues — like the Hub at the Cira Centre and the Convention Center — will be served a little bit of this and a little bit of that from Cuba Libre, Continental Midtown and others. [Inquirer]
Extreme comments: Vince Fumo shocked the General Assembly yesterday by arguing that his colleagues would pass a bill for slavery if they had the option. The harsh comments were made during a committee hearing on a bill that denies gays marriage rights. [Inquirer]
Flames under control: A fire at Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Strawberry Mansion quickly erupted into a six-alarm blaze this morning, destroying the church and spreading to several nearby rowhomes. Smoke from the massive conflagration could be seen and smelled for miles as firefighters fought for more than an hour to contain the fire. [Inquirer]
Something old, something new; something stolen, someone’s blue: Newlyweds Mary and Tom Beck are pursuing all leads in their search for the videos from their recent wedding in Willow Grove. The videographer’s camcorder, with precious footage inside, was stolen from his car. Warning to the movie moocher: Hell hath no fury like a bridezilla robbed. [KYW]
