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Monday, May 20, 2013

This Feb. 28, 2013 photo shows Raymond Evison working on his installation featuring clematis flowers, in preparation for the annual Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. More than 270,000 people are expected to converge on the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the event, which runs through March 10. Billed as the world´s largest indoor flower show, it´s also one of the oldest, dating back to 1829. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Flower Show deficit blamed on forecasts

Richard DeCoatsworth was charged over the weekend with rape.

Hero cop once accused of intimidation

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., left, confers with Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, right, at a House Oversight Committee hearing about last year´s deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP has Benghazi blood on its hands

This undated photo provided by the Nassau County Police Department shows Dalton Smith of Hempstead, N.Y. On Saturday, May 18, 2013, police identified Smith the alleged home invader involved in the fatal slaying of a New York college student early Friday morning. Police say that Smith, who was currently on parole for robbery in the first degree, was the person attempting to rob the off-campus home where Andrea Rebello was shot and killed. (AP Photo/Nassau County Police Department)

Officer who shot NY student faced difficult decision

The Phillies made it through a stretch of 12 games against upper-division teams with a 7-5 record. (David Maialetti/Staff Photographer)

Phillies need to seize current momentum

Breaking News

Matthew Royer, 21, was last seen on a security camera at 2:05 a.m. Friday.

Police seek missing Skippack student

$10.1M top bid for Cherry Hill golf course
Lottery windfalls in Philly, Montco, NJ
Arson investigation in Deptford fire
Union money funds attacks on Corbett
Pot activists reportedly arrested
Police: 4th DUI for man who hit cruiser

Philly.com Blogs

Justin Bieber, center, performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Justin Bieber booed, thinks he 'should be taken seriously'

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News

New Jersey Politics Obituaries Nation/World Education

Study confirms poverty hits the suburbs, too
Villanova graduates a record number of female engineers

The Boy Scout statue in front of the Boy Scout Headquarter building on 22nd and Winter Street, Philadelphia, PA. (Michael Perez/Inuqirer)

Scouts set to vote on allowing gay youth

Police: Drunk man escapes car hit by Pa. train
Is a church OK for graduation venue?
Police probe Kensington slaying
Jamie Moyer addresses Pa. grads
Disabled vet hurt in home invasion

Business

Small Business The Street Top Workplaces Top 10s

Yahoo! 'tumbling' down the right but expensive path
Yahoo! Investors Cautious on Tumblr Report
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When the oil boom turns to bust

FDA has safety concerns with Merck insomnia drug
From fisticuffs to handshakes at the airport
Pennsauken printing firm, in hiring boom, looks to expand
Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen
Boomers' financial outlook darkens as retirement nears

Entertainment

Out & About Gossip Movies Television

Watch Taylor Swift react to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez kiss at the Billboard Music Awards
VIDEO: Madonna makes Will.I.Am hold all her crap while she gives the worst speech ever
Kanye goes on major rant at surprise show

Chad Johnson (right) was charged in 2012 with domestic violence in an alleged attack on his new wife, Evelyn Lozada (left).<br />PHOTOS: ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chad Johnson arrested on probation violation

'Kite Runner' author's new book is another tear-jerker
Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'
Kanye and Kim have a krazy kouple of weeks
Jesse Eisenberg dines at El Vez, 'Lifestyles' host hits AC
Steven Soderbergh on quitting movies: 'In theory, I'm finished'

Home & Design

Menlo Park Full Remodel - Living room with paneling on all walls, coffered ceiling, Oly pendant, built-in book cases, bay window, calacatta slab fireplace surround and hearth, 2-way fireplace with wall sconces shared between the family and living room. (Photo: Frank Paul Perez)

Love your living room: Make a design plan

Hang your American flag with etiquette and style
Common ground for skaters & picnickers
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Food

Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau, the owners of Vedge restaurant.

Vedge's Landau to battle on Food Network's 'Chopped'

Playing the restaurant name game
What's your favorite burger?
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Jobs

How to find a meaningful internship where no one else is looking

How to be an 'A' job candidate
Help at home is critical for doctor moms
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Don Draper, played by Jon Hamm, in Season 6, Episode 2 of AMC´s "Mad Men." (Michael Yarish/AMC)

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VIDEO: Stephen Colbert's UVA commencement speech

Video: Dog sings along to Adele
STOP EVERYTHING: Beyoncé is pregnant
Johnny Manziel homers at Padres batting practice

Health & Science

Broad St. Run E-book Healthcare Science

4 allergy myths debunked
Does your child have oral allergy syndrome?
Does your child need allergy shots?

When it comes to health care, it pays to shop around

Is your child eating too much salt?
Weight-loss gimmicks: Does the Slim Belly belt really work?
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Heat up the grill with these healthy recipes
Is menopause overlooked in U.S. medical schools?

Sports

Eagles Phillies Sixers Flyers Union College Forum

Forum: Sound off on the Flyers
Latest hockey videos

There is no coach in the NFL trying to do more in less time than Chip Kelly of the Eagles. (David Maialetti/Staff Photographer)

Kelly's Eagles seeking quick thinkers

Trying to figure out the Phillies
Flyers' Gustafsson wins world championship
Can local fighter make Philly fall in love with UFC?
Phils bandwagon rolling through
Lincecum uncovers conspiracy
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Travel

2013 Shore Guide Travel Deals Top 10: Road Trips

Dress like Bob Dylan and get in free, says museum

Largest Spoleto season to unfold next week in SC
Savoring India's tea trails
The sweet names of an island dream

$129 -- Florida: 4-Diamond 'World's Best' Hotel, Save $100

$349 & up -- Weekend Bahamas Cruise on New Norwegian Ship

$179 & up -- 4-Star Boston Hotel in Back Bay, up to 50% Off

$629 & up -- Puerto Rico 4-Star Escape from Philly, $410 Off

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