A Poorer, Better-Educated City?
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Cliffmas, Day Two. Cliff Lee was in town last night, eating a ribeye at Barclay Prime in Rittenhouse Square and telling NBC 10 that he returned, at least in part, because “my family enjoyed it here.” Those Yankees fans harassing his wife might have had something to do with it, too. [Daily News, Twitter, New York Times]
Journalism! Fox 29 finds the Photoshop image on the right controversial. [Fox 29]
Wait, So There Are Other Sports Teams in This City Besides the Phillies? Why, yes, there are, thanks for asking. And they’re playing quite well right now: Drexel just beat No. 20 Louisville. The Sixers just pulled out their sixth win in eight tries. And the Flyers just ended the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 12-game winning streak last night to claim the top record in the NHL. [Daily News, Daily News, Daily News]
The President’s House Will Open Today. After eight years and lots of talk about how to remember the slaves that built and that President Washington kept at the original presidential mansion, the House will finally open on Independence Mall today. [Newsworks]
The City is Better Educated, More Hispanic and Poorer Than in 2000. Our high school graduation rate is up to 79 percent, from 71 percent, but median income has dropped (in 2009 dollars) by about $3,000, to $36,669 per household. We’ve also gained roughly 14,000 people over the last decade, which is, well, better than losing them. [Daily News]
City Council Berates Commissioner Ramsey Over Misconduct Allegations … For Seven Hours. Ramsey says he wants to improve PPD hiring standards, which more or less currently begin and end with the question, “Do you have a pulse?” [Daily News]
Creepy Reading Woman Pleads Not Guilty. The cops say she killed five babies to cover up an affair — genius! — then kept the remains in her apartment. [Fox 29]
Food For Thought. In the Inky, Adam Ozimek — from one of The Scoop’s favorite blogs, Modeled Behavior — argues for more immigration to drive up real estate prices. Worth a read. [Inquirer]
