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Man in wheelchair robs Texas 7-Eleven of condoms
published on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:57:41 GMT
A robber rolled into a Dallas convenience store came armed with a bat and a knife. He left with a lot of condoms and an energy drink.
More details HereWheelchair robber rolls in and rips off condoms
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:02:10 GMT
A wheelchair getaway at a 7-Eleven has police looking for an unusual robbery suspect. Authorities said Friday that a man in a wheelchair entered a Dallas convenience store this week, rolled straight toward the cash register and began hitting it with a baseball bat.
More details HereNJ cops kick in door over bird's cries for help
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:58:43 GMT
Cries for help inside a Trenton, N.J., home turned out to be for the birds. Neighbors called police Wednesday morning after hearing a woman's persistent cry of "Help me! Help me!" coming from a house. Officers arrived and when no one answered the door, they kicked it in to make a rescue.
More details HereSaturday event cancellations
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:27:00 GMT
Urban Youth Racing School Grand Prix of Philadelphia Northeast corner South Broad Street & Washington Avenue. Postponed until 11 a.m. Sunday.
More details HereHanna to peak in region Saturday: ‘It’s gonna be a mess’
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:35:00 GMT
The Philadelphia region could begin to feel the effects of tropical storm Hanna late tonight before the storm peaks Saturday, dropping up to 6 inches of rain and bringing wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
More details HereParrots wreak havoc at New Zealand bird sanctuary
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:57:56 GMT
A gang of unruly teenage bush parrots have wrought havoc at a bird sanctuary in New Zealand by using their powerful beaks to destroy nesting boxes.
More details HereMax for road-rage murderer
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:53:00 GMT
Calling the case "Philadelphia's worst nightmare," a Philadelphia judge imposed the maximum sentence - 26 to 52 years in prison - on a South Philadelphia man convicted in last summer's road rage killing of 14-year-old bicyclist Tykeem Law.
More details HereIn cookbook, a recipe for Italian Market feud
published on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT
For nearly a decade, Celeste Morello hawked her slim paperback, The Philadelphia Italian Market Cookbook: The Tastes of South 9th Street, through a profit-sharing deal with a Ninth Street butcher, periodic signings beneath a banner on the street, and bookstores across the city. Copies sold to date: 25,000.
More details HereOlder dads beget more bipolar kids
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:48:00 GMT
More details HerePlane makes emergency landing on Garden State Parkway
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:40:00 GMT
A single-engine plane was forced to make an emergency landing this afternoon on the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County, police said.
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Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Garden State Parkway
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:58:38 -0400
The pilot was able to move the plane on to the shoulder of the highway.Police said the aircraft had left a nearby airport and lost power shortly after takeoff.
More details HereMontgomery County OKs Falkland Chase Apartments plan
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:51:08 -0400
Michael Eastwood, left, and Donald Hague of Home Properties want to replace part of their Silver Spring property with new apartments and retail but historic interests may halt the plan.
More details HereYaron Properties optimistic about Phila.’s real estate potential
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:50:33 -0400
Business Strategy Actifirm founder Elysiann Bishop developed her love of nature’s restorative properties into a booming line of natural skin-care products.
More details HerePhila. exporter accused of bribing Vietnamese officials
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:49:43 -0400
A Philadelphia export company and four of its employees were indicted Friday on charges of paying bribes to foreign officials, federal prosecutors said.
More details HereFTC wants more information on Dow’s Rohm and Haas takeover
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:48:43 -0400
for $19 billion. Midland, Mich.-based Dow (NYSE:DOW) called the request “a normal and expected part of the regulatory process.” The deal to buy Philadelphia-based Rohm (NYSE:ROH) was ann...
More details HereBicyclist Hit By Train In New Jersey
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:58:39 -0400
New Jersey bicyclist was rushed to the hospital Friday after being hit by a train.It happened at the intersection of Broad and High streets on the tracks used by the Riverline light rail system.
More details HereComcast to appeal decision on peer-to-peer Net connections
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:48:41 -0400
’s recent decision to ask Comcast to tweak practices related to the management of peer-to-peer Internet connections, the telecommunications company said Thursday. “Although we are seeking...
More details HereClarix bought for $40M by Phase Forward
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:48:39 -0400
Clarix LLC Friday for $40 million. Clarix of Radnor, Pa., will continue to operate from its existing offices as part of Waltham, Mass.-based Phase Forward (NASDAQ:PFWD). Both technology companies pr...
More details HereSusquehanna Bank changes structure
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:48:45 -0400
Susquehanna Bank subsidiaries into one unit to improve efficiency and save money. A company spokesman said 15 jobs in the Philadelphia area, including South Jersey, will be moved or eliminated. The ...
More details HerePit Bull Set On Fire, Left To Die
published on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:58:40 -0400
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said someone set a pit bull on fire there and left it to die.Another dead dog was found in a trash bag nearby, officials said.
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Philly Fast Facts
published on Tue, 3 Oct 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Philly Fast Facts
Presidential Power: Independence National Historical Park is a popular spot for presidential appearances. President George W. Bush visited in July 2001; President Clinton visited in 2000 for the groundbreaking of the National Constitution Center. But the largest gathering was the 1997 Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future, featuring former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush and then-President Bill Clinton.
More details HereHolidays Are Happy Days in Philadelphia
published on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Gingerbread House Competition and Display
Whether it’s the bite of crisp winter air or the coziness of a warm drink shared with friends, Philadelphia is home to hundreds of places that help make the holidays special. Centuries-old traditions mingle with modern day delights, making Philly the place to learn, sample, admire and celebrate this season. There’s no better way to do that than during a long weekend stay in the region. Hotel packages are bookable at www.gophila.com.
More details HereOld City Festival Debuts Just in Time for Holiday Shopping Season
published on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Walking in Old City
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant neighborhoods is showing off its shops, galleries and restaurants during the first annual Old City Fall Festival, taking place Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2006, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. This free, weekend-long event will feature fun activities and special promotions, including trunk shows, image consultations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, antique/artifacts appraisals, live entertainment and more.
More details HerePhilly Fosters Plenty of Ways to Stay Fit Over the Holiday Season
published on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Biking on Kelly Drive
Those determined to keep those few extra pounds at bay during the tempting holiday season that runs from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day have plenty of options for staying fit while visiting friends and family in Philadelphia and The Countryside™. The city and region have loads of fun, unique and inspiring opportunities to move those muscles and make sure those pants still fit when 2007 rolls around.
More details HereTop 10 Holiday Gifts in Philly Have One Thing in Common: They're Vintage
published on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Vagabond
Those looking to give truly unique gifts this holiday season will find plenty of inspiration in Philadelphia, where vintage finds are easy to come by. Across the city, fashion-conscious and environmentally aware shop owners offer the coolest in reconstructed, reformed and recycled merchandise and ensure that their client’s purchases stand out from the rest of the holiday gift pack.
More details HereHaunted Philly: A Little Bit Scary and a Whole Lot of Fun
published on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Eastern State Penitentiary
Ghosts and goblins are nothing new to Philadelphia and The Countryside™, an area known for historic sites, colonial-era graveyards and centuries-old buildings, some dating back to pre-Revolutionary War times. What many people don’t know is that many of the original residents of historic Philadelphia never left town. The area is among America’s most fun haunted destinations, a region rich with colorful ghostly lore.
More details HereWhat's New in Philadelphia and The Countryside
published on Tue, 01 Aug 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Listening to an iPod in Philadelphia
Philadelphia-Themed Podcasts Downloadable This Fall At A Computer Near You
Want to know where to snag of-the-moment vintage clothes in Philly? Ever considered that you might have been a traitor�not a patriot�in the Revolutionary War? Looking for the best Vietnamese food in the Italian Market? With funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is creating a series of free, completely mapped and customizable downloadable audio tours to answer these questions and more.
More details HerePhilly Overnight Hotel Package Extension Means More Heads in More Beds This Summer
published on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Philly's More Fun When You Sleepover
Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival. Disney’s The Lion King. Center City Restaurant Week. It’s clear that the last days of summer will be popular for tourists visiting Philadelphia. That’s why the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) has extended its two-night Philly Overnight® Hotel Package through September 16, 2006. Originally available through September 4, the package was extended due to popular demand and to coincide with several popular end-of-summer events in the city.
More details HereGPTMC Awards $350,00 in Grants to Support Cultural Tourism
published on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:46:56 -0500
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) today announced the award of marketing grants to 31 Philadelphia-area organizations totaling $350,000 for projects that show potential to draw more tourists to the region. Since 1997, GPTMC has awarded more than 200 marketing grants totaling nearly $4 million to high-quality, compelling and marketable events, exhibitions and special projects.
More details HerePhiladelphia Tourism Office Announces Two Promotions
