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Panel Recommends L&I Be Split in Two
The Inquirer reports this morning that a “blue-ribbon panel” is recommending that the Department of Licenses & Inspections be split into two agencies — one focused […]
It’s the End of the War on Drugs as We Know It
Kids, gather round. Let me share with you the horrors of my youth. Behold: And: Back in the 1980s, these commercials were on a near-constant […]
Chris Christie, Complaining of Leaks, Says “Bridgegate” Investigation Should End
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday it was time for a state legislative committee to end its investigation into the so-called “Bridgegate” controversy, saying […]
(UPDATE) Three Injured in Fire at Kensington Warehouse
#BREAKING: Multiple NBC10 Crews on scene of a warehouse fire in W. Kensington. 2400 blk of American St. We're on @ 4a pic.twitter.com/0SYT3dNODF — NBC10 […]
Rihanna Was Right to Tell Off CBS Over Thursday Night Football Decision
There is nothing that is — or perhaps can be — written about Rihanna without talking about the events that transpired on Grammy night in 2009. Similarly, […]
At Long Last, We See Pictures of Lauren Conrad’s Wedding Dress(es)!
This week’s issue of Us Weekly is out, kids, and in it are the only published photos of Lauren Conrad‘s wedding dress. My initial thoughts? […]
PHOTO: 13 People Already Lined Up Outside the Apple Store for New iPhones
The latest and greatest iPhone goes on sale tomorrow, and people are excited. It’s a new Apple product! Even if it were a really stupid […]
Pa. State Trooper’s Funeral Held as Hunt For Suspect Continues
A funeral was held Thursday for Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson II, a state trooper and Marine Corps vet killed in a seemingly random ambush last […]
Tom Wolf: Fracking Tax Revenue Would Fund Schools
Tom Wolf, the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania governor, said Thursday that in his administration tax revenues on hydraulic fracturing (aka fracking) would go to fund […]
Disney and Alfred Angelo Are Making You an Elsa-Inspired ‘Frozen’ Wedding Gown
You know, I had seriously gone, like, weeks without singing “Let It Go,” and here I am again, mumbling it to myself as I sit […]
Murder Defendant Wears “Crime Pays” T-Shirt to Court
Jeremiah Jakson, accused of strangling his West Philadelphia housemate for her belongings, arrived in court Wednesday wearing a shirt that says “Crime Pays.” Jakson told […]
(UPDATE) High School Parts Ways With Assistant Coach Connected to Beating
[Update 1:55 p.m.] The archiocese has released a statement saying the assistant coach was not fired, but resigned when confronted about the matter. The archdiocese […]
What Would It Take for You to Ditch Your Favorite NFL Player’s Jersey?
In the never-ending struggle between athlete worship and self-dignity, take a wild stab at which won out last week in Baltimore amidst the lingering fog […]
Faculty Member Suspended Over “Redskins” Ban
This isn’t heavy-handed at all: Neshaminy school officials have suspended a faculty member because the students who run the high school paper refused to permit […]
Brian Sims: I Will Bring Victims to Harrisburg to Change the Law
You can sign the “Change PA Hate Crime Law to include Sexual Orientation” petition all you want, but the real change is going to have […]