Game One: Halladay vs. Lincecum
Wishful Thinking Is Masking the City’s Pension Crisis. In a new report, academic pension experts say the city’s calculations — which assume an annual investment return of 8.25 percent — are way out of whack. The city’s response? Don’t worry — we’ll just put more money in. [Inquirer, CBS 3]
National League Championship Game Times Are Set. Games one and two are here this weekend, then it’s out to San Fran for a day game Tuesday. [MLB]
And Game One Will Be a Pitching Duel for the Ages. Roy Halladay vs. Tim Lincecum. [Daily News]
The Average Philly Worker Makes 25 Bucks an Hour. Managers are tops at around $51 an hour; lowest are food-service workers at $8.75. [Business Journal]
So Much for the Boardwalk Empire Effect. Competition from Pennsylvania has led to revenue drops at all 11 Atlantic City casinos, and industry analysts are expecting a permanent downward trend. [Inquirer]