Michael Vick Wants a Dog
More Cliff Lee News. At yesterday’s press conference, Roy Halladay addressed the potential rivalry between himself and Lee by saying, “All I want to do is win.” Hey, us too! [700 Level] Read the full transcript of the press conference here. [Philly Sports Central] And don’t even think about puking on someone at the ballpark this year, because according to some folks, Cliff Lee has completely transformed our reputation for being a bit, um, unlikable as fans. [Daily News]
Bridge Tolls Increase. Delaware River bridge tolls will go up by $1 and PATCO train fares will increase by 10 percent on July 1. Thanks, DRPA! [Inquirer]
This Seems Like a Bad Idea. Michael Vick wants a pet dog. [theGrio]
PHA Party Time! It spite of the massive federal investigation, PHA is hosting a holiday party. Admission is $25 and the money will go toward Toys for Tots. That’s according to the always-trustworthy allies of Carl Greene. [Daily News]
PA Voters Choose Fiscal Responsibility Over Booze. A survey by Quinnipiac University found nine out of 10 Pennsylvania voters regard the state’s budget problems as serious, and a majority favor selling the state liquor stores to help avoid a deficit next year. [The Intelligencer]
Kensington Strangler Strikes Again? A partially-clothed woman with a plastic bag covering her head was found deadin a desolate lot in Kensington yesterday. Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey says investigators are uncertain whether this crime is related to a string of other murders in the area. [Daily News] But what if there is no Kensington strangler at all? [Citypaper]
School District Settles With U.S. Justice Department. Strict guidelines will protect South Philly High students from racial bias and the school district will submit to federal and state oversight. [The Notebook]