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Weekend Picks: Memorial Day Long-Weekend Edition With Hidden City Festival Opening Weekend, The Amistad On The Delaware, NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships, Fireworks And Fountains At Longwood And More

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:22 EDT

Whose ready for a lovely long weekend? On account of the holiday weekend, we’re going to be heading out a little early today, but we wouldn’t leave without offering up our Memorial Day weekend edition of Weekend Picks. This weekend brings a wealth of phenomenal festivals, events, exhibitions, performances and more to occupy you throughout [...]

No bail for Pa. parents in faith-healing death

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:24 EDT

A Philadelphia judge has ordered that a couple who believe in faith healing over medicine be held without bail on third-degree murder charges in the April death of their 8-month-old son.

Salus University eyes leadership change

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:36 EDT

Dr. Thomas L. Lewis is stepping down as president of Salus University after leading the Elkins Park institution and its predecessor, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, for 24 years. Rear Admiral Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, who has more than 30 years of health-care industry experience in both military and civilian posts, will take over in mid-July. Lewis will oversee his final commencement as president of Salus on May 26. Mittelman will be in attendance to address students and faculty during the…

‘Fuel Your Passion For Fashion’ With New Package At Philadelphia Hotel

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:35 EDT

Upscale retailers and boutiques have been cropping up all over Philadelphia, and a local hotel is capitalizing on that with a new deal for fashion lovers.

Culinary Scene Down The Shore Explodes This Summer

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:25 EDT

If you're headed down the shore this summer, come hungry, as there many new places to dine.

Bradley Cooper trying to defend 'The Hangover Part III' is the funniest thing you'll read today

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:10:29 EDT

If you haven't already seen The Hangover Part III, imagine what it would be like to watch The Hangover Part II for the third time and you only laugh once.

Report: BofA looking to sell 40 PA, NY branches

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:07:27 EDT

Bank of America is looking to sell about 40 branches in rural areas of northeastern Pennsylvania and southeastern New York and at least one local bank is rumored to be interested in buying some of them, Bloomberg reports. The report says the branches contain about $1 billion in deposits and could sell for $20 million to $30 million. Any deal would include the branches and their deposits but not the loans. Among the banks that Bloomberg says have expressed interest are Boyertown-based National Penn…

Judge Orders Faith-Healing Couple Facing Murder Charges Be Held Without Bail

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:06:59 EDT

At a bail hearing Friday, Common Pleas Judge Benjamin Lerner ordered them held without bail. He says they're a flight risk.

Reading Fightin Phils’ Tyler Henson To Hold Auction For Oklahoma Families

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:16 EDT

Reading Fightin Phils third baseman slash outfielder Tyler Henson is tearing it up this year. Hitting .310 with an OPS of .856, thats 57 and 137 points above his eight year career averages, respectively. Yeah, it’s not even June and he already has 6 errors at third (.909 yeowch), but maybe a corner outfielder’s spot [...]

The Blue Star Museums Collaboration Grants Active Duty Military Personnel Free Admission At Dozens Of Museums All Summer Long

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:43 EDT

More than 2,000 museums across the country take part in a celebration of the military men and women who protect our country. The Blue Star Museums program provides active duty military personnel and their families with free admission from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2 at many museums right in our backyard. [...]

Right Now On Phoodie: Suits And Suess

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:59:50 EDT

· You Need To Bid On These (Dr. Seuss And Narragansett) Items · Whip Out Your Tuxes, The Vendy Awards Are Coming · Sly Fox Grissette Now Available In Cans!

Satan’s common sense guide to Hell

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:57:25 EDT

Jimmy Kimmel gets the Prince of Darkness clear up a few things

And Now, Your Only Reason To Go To The City Hall Courtyard

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:51:07 EDT

This year’s edition of City Hall Presents — a weekly concert/performance series to take place in the courtyard of City Hall — recently announced its summer lineup, and it’s actually pretty impressive. The series kicks off on May 29th with Alô Brasil, and then continues on every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30PM. Other performers include [...]

Daft Punk helmets are in high demand

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:50:46 EDT

With Daft Punk’s newest album igniting old fans and creating new ones, listeners are wanting to channel their inner inner robot.

Soul Travel To Tampa Bay Saturday

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:50:23 EDT

The Philadelphia Soul take to the road this weekend, visiting the Tampa Bay Storm on Saturday night.

Top 20 concert tours from Pollstar

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:47 EDT

The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

Burned Kitten Fights For His Life As Authorities Continue To Search For Suspect

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:45:07 EDT

It has been nearly a month since a 5-week-old kitten was set on fire and left to die in Kensington.

Chris Christie’s Wife: He’d Make A Good President

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:13:08 EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s wife says her husband would make a good president.

State-Wide Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening Of Jersey Shore Season

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:10:31 EDT

Shore towns up and down the New Jersey coast celebrated the start of Memorial Day weekend with a huge ribbon cutting this morning.

Paper Urges New Jersey Governor Christie To Make Rebuilt Beaches Free

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:06:13 EDT

A newspaper used its front page to call for the suspension of beach fees along the Jersey Shore, whose storm-damaged beaches, boardwalks and towns have been rebuilt with billions in federal tax dollars.

Wizard World Comic Con Comes To The Convention Center With Special Appearances By William Shatner, Dean Cain And More, May 30-June 2

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:32 EDT

Where can Philadelphians and visitors rub elbows with the likes of legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, Beverly Hills 90210’s Shannon Doherty, Star Trek’s William Shatner, The Exorcist’s Linda Blair and WWE superstar John Cena? At Philadelphia Comic Con, of course! From May 30 to June 2, Wizard World Comic Con comes to the City [...]

Changing Skyline: Edmund Bacon, doer

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:47:09 EDT

Philadelphia is a city that struggles with certain disadvantages. It is not easy being stuck midway between the nation's financial and political capitals. It doesn't regularly produce winning sports teams. We don't have enough corporate giants headquartered here, or enough of the philanthropists who trail in their wake.

Pa. water plants fined by EPA for drilling waste

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:47 EDT

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is fining three western Pennsylvania wastewater plants for discharging natural gas drilling wastewater into the Allegheny River or tributaries that feed it.

Events to make a memorable Memorial Day

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:41:17 EDT

IF MEMORIAL DAY, the unofficial start to Philly's summer, is all about remembering, then why do so many of us forget to plan for the long weekend? No worries if you haven't made a single reservation, packed a picnic basket or marked your calendar.

Leonard Marsh | Snapple cofounder, 80

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:40:38 EDT

Leonard Marsh, 80, cofounder of the Snapple beverage brand, died Tuesday. The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. of Plano, Texas, which now owns Snapple, on Thursday confirmed Mr. Marsh's death. He died at his home in Manhasset, N.Y., the New York Times reported.

Chickie's & Pete's hit with whistle-blower suit

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:37:02 EDT

A former manager at a Chickie's & Pete's sports bar complained about pay practices, then was promptly fired, a whisleblower lawsuit alleges. Sharon Chase, 45, of Absecon, N.J., was fired in January after talking to federal investigators, said the Morning Call. The popular "crab fries" selling chain has been under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor after employees started a group of class-action lawsuits alleging tip-skimming.

Mercy LIFE expands into new territory

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:36:19 EDT

Mercy LIFE has expanded its elderly services program into Delaware County. LIFE is an acronym for living independently for Elders. The Philadelphia-based Mercy LIFE program, a subsidiary of Mercy Health System of Conshohocken, Pa., provides all-inclusive health-care, recreation, nutrition and spiritual services designed to enable senior adults to remain living independently in their homes. The nonprofit organization has provided services to seniors in Philadelphia for more than a decade. Mercy…

DeSean Jackson: That weed tweet wasn’t about weed (VIDEO)

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:56 EDT

DeSean Jackson sits down with CSN’s Derrick Gunn to clarify a controversial tweet, since deleted, which read, ““I’m high on life. Or pot. Ok, it’s just the pot. Hahaha. haha. ha. [expletive].” I’ll wait while you watch the video… Okay. Are we clear now? Want more Philly Sports Muse? You can find me on Twitter at @sports_muse and on Facebook.

Her adult kids pine for more attention

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:31:25 EDT

Q: MY CHILDREN are 19 and 25, and I have been a great mom to them for their entire lives. I catered to their every need. Now I have an incredible man in my life, and they hate him. I want to be free of the constant complaints, "You don't spend enough time with me." I want my life back.

TGI Fridays franchisee shocked at fake-liquor allegations

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:29:08 EDT

After allegations that 13 TGI Fridays restaurants in New Jersey served cheap liquor in premium bottles, the Briad Restaurant Group said it was shocked by those claims. In a statement Thursday, the group said it "takes great pride in the quality of food and drink" it serves customers, Philly.com reported. Rick Barbrick, the president of Briad, said customers of his TGI Fridays franchises were they're treated "honestly and fairly." But state officials said 29 bars and restaurants in New Jersey either…

2 women plead guilty in Penn State hazing incident

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:21:24 EDT

Two women have pleaded guilty in the assault of a Penn State freshman during a hazing ritual.

W. Pa. prison lockdown ongoing in staff assaults

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:21:08 EDT

A lockdown is in its second day at a southwestern Pennsylvania state prison where officials say inmates have attacked staff members twice in the last two weeks.

Amnesty offered to those owing unemployment funds

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:19:16 EDT

Pennsylvania will waive a portion of the penalties and interest for those who owe money to the state’s unemployment compensation trust fund. The amnesty runs from June 1 through Aug. 31, said the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, the Times Leader reported. It is for individuals who received payments up to June 30, 2012 and employers who owe contributions up to April 30 of last year.

Consumer Advocate: Scammers Prey On Veterans During Memorial Day

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:08:29 EDT

Director of Bucks County’s Consumer Protection Department Mike Bannon says it’s an emotional weekend and scammers use that to prey on those who can be vulnerable.

Report: Ousted bank CEO gets $5M

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:07:36 EDT

Ousted CEO John Koelmel will receive $5 million in a severance agreement from First Niagara Financial Group, according to a report from Buffalo NBC television affiliate WGRZ. Koelmel left the bank in March as part of a “mutually agreed upon departure.” Buffalo -based First Niagara entered the region in 2008 when it bought Harleysville National Corp. and is one of the 10 largest banks in the Delaware Valley

For the stylish potty tot

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:04:49 EDT

NEW YORK - For some hopeful parents, summertime is "tinkle time," as in setting toddlers free and diaperless outside while potty training. And like so many aspects of life with kids, potty training means gear, lots of gear.

Philly Beer Week 2013: Our Top Event Picks During Philadelphia’s Annual 10-Day Beer Festival, Returning May 31-June 9

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:56 EDT

Are you ready to raise a pint? Philly Beer Week, the city’s annual ode to our favorite fermented beverage starts a week from today, on Friday, May 31. Home to dozens of craft breweries and named “the best beer-drinking city in America” by Esquire magazine, Philadelphia reigns as a brilliant beer town year round. Once [...]

Police search for little Bigfoot stolen in W. Pa.

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:08 EDT

Police in one western Pennsylvania community are searching for Bigfoot _ but this quest has a better chance of success than most.

Wacky events woo tourists to post-Sandy Shore

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:59 EDT

Whether it's a hermit crab beauty pageant, a French fry sculpture contest or a Pamper scamper race, Ocean City, N.J. has never been short on wacky promotions. And they are all the brainchild of Mark Soifer, the city's longtime public relations director, who is profiled here by Newsworks.

SEPTA fare hikes start July 1

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:04 EDT

The base cash fare for buses, subways and trolleys will rise from $2 to $2.25 on July 1 after the across-the-board fare hikes. It will go up to $2.50 when a smart-card payment system is installed by the middle of next year, said CBSPhilly. Tokens will jump from $1.55 to $1.80. Weekly passes will rise from $22 to $24, while monthly passes will go up from $83 to $91.

Your Place: Throw out old containers, food and makeup

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:00 EDT

I often think about old things I'd like to be rid of - like about 40 years between me and my early 20s - but that's not possible until they invent a time machine.

Morgan Freeman falls asleep on-camera, then explains why

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:45:38 EDT

A video of Morgan Freeman napping went viral Thursday because, well, he fell asleep during an interview. On camera.

Algie Pratt Streat, 95, a life of many interests

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:31:33 EDT

Algie Pratt Streat, 95, of South Philadelphia, whose passions in life were socializing, traveling, and gardening, died Thursday, May 16, of late-stage dementia at Simpson House in Philadelphia.

Jersey Shore Businesses: We’re ‘Stronger Than Sandy’

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:22:11 EDT

Months of cleanup and rebuilding have brought much of the Jersey shoreline almost back to normal, after Sandy.

Teen tanning on the table, industry rep feels burned

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:21:42 EDT

Soon it may not be so easy for teenagers to use tanning salons in Philadelphia.

DeSean Jackson Explains ‘Pot’ Tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:21:26 EDT

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson says his tweet about 'pot' was in reference to his record label.

Burlco ban on smoking in recreation areas takes effect May 31

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:11 EDT

Smokers are welcome in fewer outdoor places as bans against lighting up in parks and recreational areas are adopted with increasing frequency in the region.

3 Hurt In Apparent Explosion At Coatesville Steel Plant

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:01:51 EDT

An apparent explosion at a steel plant in eastern Pennsylvania has left three people injured.

HBO pays tribute to pianist; 'Arrested' is freed

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:35:49 EDT

BEHIND THE CANDELABRA. 9 p.m. Sunday, HBO. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. All 15 new episodes available Sunday on Netflix. THE SURPRISE IN "Behind the Candelabra," HBO's new movie about the late Liberace and his onetime lover, Scott Thorson, isn't that Michael Douglas and Matt Damon pull off roles in which each is cast against type.

Camden Man Pleads Guilty To Cashing Stolen Checks

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:34:27 EDT

A Camden man has pleaded guilty to a role in a scheme to steal checks from industrial-park mailboxes and cash them.