A Philadelphian Story

Gorsuch

2017-04-07T10:12:00.003-07:00

Immediate impact: Gorsuch could begin playing pivotal role on Supreme Court starting next week - Washington Post

New York Jets release Tim Tebow

2013-04-29T06:35:00.001-07:00

New York Jets release Tim Tebow: The New York Jets have released quarterback Tim Tebow.

Police offer $30,000 reward in AK47-style shootings

2013-04-29T06:33:00.007-07:00

Police offer $30,000 reward in AK47-style shootings: Philadelphia police are offering $30,000 in reward money tied to a fatal shooting in North Philadelphia three weeks ago - $20,000 for information on the killer and $10,000 for his gun, an AK-47 style assault weapon involved in both the homicide and another shooting a week later, several blocks away.

Penn Relays

2013-04-29T06:33:00.005-07:00

Penn Relays: Coverage of high school events at the Penn Relays. Sports, E8-9.

Toomey says he won't take new shot at gun bill

2013-04-29T06:33:00.003-07:00

Toomey says he won't take new shot at gun bill: WASHINGTON - Sen. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.) dismissed talk Friday that he might take a second run at passing new gun laws, even as a new poll found voters in the state giving him high marks for backing a bipartisan plan to expand background checks.

A different kind of service call: Volunteering

2013-04-29T06:33:00.001-07:00

A different kind of service call: Volunteering: On a path pocked with potholes and strewn with hacked and chainsawed brush, Bill and Stephanie Mink scanned their list of names.

Sparks fly at Philly arts festival's last day

2013-04-29T06:31:00.001-07:00

Sparks fly at Philly arts festival's last day: There was a bully on Broad Street on Saturday, but he had nothing to do with hockey pucks.
Rising 16 feet over the crowds in front of the Kimmel Center at Spruce Street, a T. rex showed his terrible teeth, roared a sort-of terrible roar, and wiggled his teeny, terrible forearms.

Phila. DA assembles team to investigate corruption

2013-04-29T06:30:00.003-07:00

Phila. DA assembles team to investigate corruption: Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has quietly assembled an elite team of veteran prosecutors to investigate public corruption.
To staff the effort, Williams has hired prosecutors from the state Attorney General's Office who brought successful cases against senior political figures in both parties, including former House Speaker John M. Perzel.

Corrections officer accused of assaulting woman

2013-04-29T06:30:00.001-07:00

Corrections officer accused of assaulting woman: TRENTON - DNA testing required under a recent New Jersey law has led to additional charges against a corrections officer already accused of posing as a police officer to solicit sex from prostitutes, state authorities said Thursday.

Conshohocken retains its sense of community

2013-04-29T06:21:00.001-07:00

Conshohocken retains its sense of community: Forty-nine years ago, Conshohocken leaders began crafting a comprehensive plan to transform the grimy old mill town into a modern, livable municipality, albeit a small one.

Clerk: I was waiting to be shot

2013-04-29T06:20:00.001-07:00

Clerk: I was waiting to be shot: CNN's Piers Morgan talks to the gas station clerk who helped a man who said he was carjacked by the Tsarnaev brothers.

Media critics: Sandy Hook being exploited

2013-02-07T13:12:00.001-08:00

Media critics: Sandy Hook being exploited: Are Sandy Hook Elementary students being honored or exploited? Poppy Harlow investigates the continued media presence.

Ex-South Philly kid, 10, enjoys starring in Super Bowl ad

2013-02-07T13:00:00.001-08:00

Ex-South Philly kid, 10, enjoys starring in Super Bowl ad: Jaeden Lieberher is a South Philly kid at heart, but lately, he's gone Hollywood.
He has a starring role in a Super Bowl ad, playing a kid who uses a Hyundai Santa Fe to recruit a team to beat the neighborhood bullies at football.

Philadelphia leaders offer plan for parks along the Parkway

2013-02-07T12:59:00.003-08:00

Philadelphia leaders offer plan for parks along the Parkway: There is a 65-acre park in the heart of Center City, but many Philadelphians barely notice it.
That's because the swaths of green space along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway offer few attractions to lure people across the multiple lanes of high-speed traffic.

Crowd weighs in on violence in task force's Camden hearing

2013-02-07T12:59:00.001-08:00

Crowd weighs in on violence in task force's Camden hearing: One after another, community members and activists walked to the microphones to speak to the panel responsible for advising Gov. Christie's "violence control" policies.

Tacony deli owner: 'We had to defend ourselves'

2013-02-07T12:57:00.001-08:00

Tacony deli owner: 'We had to defend ourselves': The door to Anna's Deli was propped wide open Wednesday morning, with the owner of the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood store behind the counter to greet his regular customers.

DoubleX Gabfest: The Mrs. Carter Edition

2013-02-07T12:56:00.001-08:00

DoubleX Gabfest: The Mrs. Carter Edition:
Become a fan of DoubleX on Facebook. Leave us love letters and see what other listeners are saying about the Gabfest.

Will Smith and author Sister Souljah in Philadelphia

2013-02-07T12:42:00.003-08:00

Will Smith and author Sister Souljah in Philadelphia:

Academy Night at SugarHouse Casino Thurs 2/7/13

2013-02-07T12:42:00.001-08:00

Academy Night at SugarHouse Casino Thurs 2/7/13:

The Hamels Foundation Fulfills their Dream To Maintain a Philanthropic Presence in Philadelphia

2013-02-07T12:38:00.003-08:00

The Hamels Foundation Fulfills their Dream To Maintain a Philanthropic Presence in Philadelphia:

Will Gov. Christie run for president?

2013-02-07T12:38:00.001-08:00

Will Gov. Christie run for president?: CNN's Piers Morgan talks to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about his rumored run for president.

Daniel H. Pink on The New World of Sales & Selling

2013-02-07T12:36:00.001-08:00

Daniel H. Pink on The New World of Sales & Selling:
Bestselling author Daniel H. Pink recently joined the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia to share fresh perspectives on the world of sales from his new book, To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others.
In the video below, Pink explains why he thinks extroverts aren’t the best sales people, the adaptations salespeople must make to effectively sell in today’s market, the power shift between buyers and sellers, and more!
Watch the entire Q&A:

Billy Davis set to run Philadelphia Eagles' defense

2013-02-07T12:35:00.003-08:00

Billy Davis set to run Philadelphia Eagles' defense: Chip Kelly is set to hire Browns assistant Billy Davis as the new defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, a source informed of the move told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport on Thursday.

Governor Corbett’s Transportation Funding Plan is a Good First Step

2013-02-07T12:35:00.001-08:00

Governor Corbett’s Transportation Funding Plan is a Good First Step:
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) commends Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett’s proposal to increase transportation infrastructure funding as a good first step in addressing this critical issue.
The funding proposal put forward by Governor Corbett supports the recommendations of the Transportation Funding Advisory Commission (TFAC) which called for stable and predictable funding, system efficiency improvements, and new tools such as public-private partnerships to strengthen our transportation and transit systems across the state.
GPCC President and CEO Rob Wonderling, who served on the Governor’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission, said “A strong transportation system is the lifeblood of a robust economy. Funding transportation investments is particularly important as the economy struggles to recover. Transportation funding creates jobs, leading to both construction and manufacturing jobs throughout the supply chain. If we are serious about putting more people to work, now is the time to act to take full advantage of the next construction cycle.”
Adding, “And robust transit networks, especially in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, will help drive the metro regions that provide most of the Commonwealth’s economic activity. We look forward to working with the Administration and General Assembly to ensure that a comprehensive multimodal package has adequate funding for SEPTA and other transit systems across the state.”
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is working with a broad coalition of stakeholders including the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, organized labor, and the Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition to advance a comprehensive, intermodal transportation funding bill that contains adequate investment in highways, bridges, transit, ports and airports.

Chip Kelly reportedly open to keeping Michael Vick

2013-02-07T12:34:00.001-08:00

Chip Kelly reportedly open to keeping Michael Vick: Coach Chip Kelly might be willing to keep Michael Vick as his quarterback, but it's far from a certainty.