Rendell’s Firm Raked in DRPA Dough

$3 million over the past decade. Plus: U.S. Marshals hunt down a fugitive, Johnny Doc's on the comeback trail, and more of what Philly's talking about this morning
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Marshals on the Manhunt. U.S. Marshals are helping the Philly cops track down an accused murderer who escaped from a police van in the Northeast on Saturday afternoon. The Scoop bets the horses look awesome on the Boulevard. [Inquirer]

Phils Lead Wild-Card Race. Co-lead, to be technical, after yesterday’s 3-1 win over the Mets. [Philly.com Sports]

DRPA Paid Millions to Local Law Firms. Tops on the list was Gov. Rendell’s old firm, Ballard Spahr, with more than $3 million in billings over the past decade. [Inquirer]

Johnny Doc Fills the Void. With his rivals either in prison or leaving office, electricians union head John Dougherty is emerging from the political wilderness. [Daily News]

Another Jersey Shore Arrest. Cast member Ronald “Ronnie” Ortiz-Magro was hauled in over the weekend for … a bar fight? Drunk and disorderly? No — outstanding parking tickets. Real badass, man. [6 ABC]

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