Santorum Takes Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado

Plus: Kindergartners are clubbing in Jersey, Elizabeth Banks wants your opinion on cheesesteaks, the state Senate passes a shale tax bill, and more of what the city is buzzing about today.

Santorum Takes Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado. Yeah, he took home three states last night. So, he’s for serious now, huh? [CBS News]

Kindergartners Are Clubbing in Jersey. That’s great, Jersey. Shun the Jersey Shore but open a night club for kindergartners. What ever happened to pin the tail on the donkey and finger painting? [Inquirer]

Elizabeth Banks Wants to Know if You Prefer Pat’s or Geno’s. She’s a Penn grad and blogger. Yesterday she weighed in on the “cheesesteak war” and posed the age-old question that faces every Phildelphian: “Pat’s or Geno’s?” Here’s a hint: the correct answer in neither. [Daily News]

Flyers Lose in Shootout. Yesterday was a day that ended in “y” so the Flyers lost a shootout to the Islanders. They registered 45 shots in three periods and overtime but couldn’t find the back of the net. So, yes, that means that Bryz gets credit for a shutout but still couldn’t bring home the win. [The 700 Level]

Police Officer’s Son Gunned Down in Broad Daylight. Philadelphia Police are still trying to figure out why the son of a Philadelphia Police officer was shot five times at close range at 55th and Hunter yesterday afternoon. [NBC Philadelphia]

Pennsylvania Legislators Compromise on Shale Fee. The state Senate passed legislation yesterday allowing local taxes and imposing standards on the shale gas industry. [New York Times]

Philly to Keep Schools Open on Weekends. A spokesman for Mayor Nutter indicated that the city is close to a deal that will keep schools open on Saturdays and Sundays, but would close them at 8 p.m. during the week to cut costs. [Inquirer]