Tuesday, February 3, 2015
A recent outbreak of measles has some doctors encouraging vaccination as the best way to prevent measles and its spread.
Vaccine controversy takes unpredictable turn
 
Christie: Parents should have choice in vaccinations
 
Rand Paul claims vaccines cause mental disorders
Philadelphia mayoral candidates (clockwise from top left) James Kenney, Lynne M. Abraham, Anthony H. Williams, Doug Oliver, Nelson Diaz and T. Milton Street.
Reports show low-budget battle for Philly mayor
Timothy C. Brooks is led into Montgomery County Magisterial District Court in handcuffs after being arrested as one of the alleged leaders of a drug distribution ring that sold to local high schools and colleges on April 21, 2014. (Clem Murray / Staff Photographer)
Main Line drug dealer gets 9-23 months
The ideal buyer of the Clever House, the first owners´ grandson says, is "someone who is interested in owning a Louis Kahn house, and who is looking to preserve it as such."
Kahn's Clever House yours for just $290K
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) goes for a layup as Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) defends during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. (Ken Blaze/USA Today)
Ailing MCW exits early, 76ers fall to Cavs
Breaking News
Members of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters hold a protest rally outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center protest at the entrance at N. Broad St. at Arch on Friday morning July 11, 2014. ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER )
Unions lose Convention Center ruling
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A screenshot from a video showing a brawl on a SEPTA trolley.
Mob attack on SEPTA caught on camera
 
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Kim Jones´ killer took care to cover up, as shown on this surveillance video, but reports say police tied alleged shooter Randolph Sanders to the scene through his vehicle.
Man who killed woman at bus stop hid in plain sight
 
Murder suspect slams victim in court
 
Man had 'bad feeling' before murder
 
Christie: Vaccination should be a choice
Health & Science
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Make sure you are working up a sweat. (istockphoto.com)
3 ways to work off that Super Bowl feast
 
Weekly guide to fulfill your fitness resolution: Resistance training
Don´t push yourself so hard that it is difficult to recover. (istockphoto.com)
Runner, here's your new secret weapon
 
Jefferson's study of SAD goes to space and back
 
Poison Control: Top 5 substances kids ingested in 2014
 
Winter is the season of nosebleeds
Entertainment
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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Mark Wahlberg after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Celebs flock to Super Bowl XLIX
 
Conestoga High grad talks 'Broad City' success
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Mark Wahlberg after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Celebs flock to Super Bowl XLIX
 
Kiddin' Around: New Lego exhibit at Franklin Institute
 
Lindsay and Dina Lohan suing Fox News
 
Poetry series to celebrate Langston Hughes
Things to Do
It may not be the right temps outdoors for orchids but a weekend warm-up is expected. Then, who knows? Computer models vary widely. Here, John Yoder of Stevensville, Pa., photographs some Vanda orchids at Longwood Gardens. Nearly 5,000 orchids are on display during Orchid Extravaganza through March 30, 2014. (MICHAEL S. WIRTZ / Staff Photographer)
#PhillyFive Things to Do: Feb. 3, 2015
 
Party with us on Hollywood's biggest night
 
Black History Month happenings in Philadelphia
 
A lot to love at kid-friendly Valentine’s Day events
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Shawn Bullard. (Image via WeTV)
History-making Philly bachelor to dump dates via text
 
Kevin Hart moves Will Ferrell to tears in lip sync battle
 
Cosby uses decoy to avoid hecklers at Ohio show
 
Roseanne on Cosby: ‘It surprises nobody’
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Food
The cappuccino at Lo Spiedo reminds diners where they are.
LaBan reviews Vetri's Lo Spiedo at the Navy Yard
 
Reading Terminal Market has a new burger joint
 
Philly Beer Week goes to Belgium: Exploring
 
First Yuengling-themed bar opens in Poconos
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Business
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Rob McCord. (AKIRA SUWA / Staff Photographer)
Who turned in Rob McCord?
 
McCord steps down, signals guilty plea
TOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer
Pa. Turnpike sues tech firm for $45M
 
A new take on women's self-defense
 
Treasury official eyed for regional U.S. Fed openings
 
Indicted bank execs ordered to court
Sports
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Dick Allen in March 1964. (AP Photo)
Questions about Golden Era HOF process
 
VOTE: What should be the next move for the Phillies?
Philadelphia Flyers forward Vincent Lecavalier (40) celebrates his goal with Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (78) and defenceman Andrew MacDonald (47) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Philadelphia wins 4-3 in overtime. (Bruce Fedyck/USA Today)
Flyers relying more on 4th line
 
Phils name 8 guest instructors
 
Ennis finds a home at 'Nova
 
Patriots' Brady cements legacy
 
Judge orders refinement of NFL concussion agreement
Lifestyle
Love & Dating   Food   Home & Design   Style   Weddings
(iStock image)
Dealing with death in a dysfunctional family
 
Father doesn't feel like making the trip
Not having (or wanting) children is nothing to be ashamed of - it´s a personal choice that an increasing number of couples have opted for without regret. (iStock image)
Why must she explain why she's childless?
 
Solomon Jones can't sleep because of all the commode-tion
 
She's stuck on the child issue already
 
Seeing red when folks blush to judgment
Politics
Philadelphia mayoral candidates (clockwise from top left) James Kenney, Lynne M. Abraham, Anthony H. Williams, Doug Oliver, Nelson Diaz and T. Milton Street.
Reports show low-budget battle for Philly mayor
 
Christie: Vaccination should be a choice
 
Steinke, Brown early top fundraisers in Council At-Large race
 
A.C. must refinance $12.8M debt due Tuesday
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Philly.com Voices
Jonathan Blake attends the screening of ´Pride,´ at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Sept. 23, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Blake is one of the surviving activists portrayed in the film. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
Mark Segal: Hollywood lagging on LGBT recognition
 
Jehron Muhammad: Islam & how it's perceived by others
 
One Step Away: Celebrating five years
 
Jehron Muhammad: Why incite extremists?
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Opinion
Aerial view of a Marcellus Shale drilling operation near Waynesburg, PA ( Michael Bryant / Staff Photographer )
Tracking fracking
 
Let mayor manage city
 
'Never again' just a slogan?
 
SRC, expand number of Phila. charters now
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Travel
Travel Deals   Shore Guide
A sculpture of science fiction character "C3-PO" from the film "Star Wars" is on display in the exhibition "Outer Space- fascination space" in the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn, western Germany, on January 27, 2015. The exhibition runs until February 22, 2015 and shows items of of twelve topics relating to outer space as gravitation, extraterrestrials, the sun, moon, and stars, and rockets to black holes and UFOs. (Patrik Stollarz / AFP / Getty Images)
Obi Wan, Chewbacca, Vader and gang reunite for new exhibit
 
Wandering the maze of New Delhi's spice market
 
Personal Journey: Crossed off the bucket list: Antarctica
 
10 reasons to head for the Poconos this winter
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Timothy C. Brooks is led into Montgomery County Magisterial District Court in handcuffs after being arrested as one of the alleged leaders of a drug distribution ring that sold to local high schools and colleges on April 21, 2014. (Clem Murray / Staff Photographer)
Main Line drug dealer gets 9-23 months
A screenshot from a video showing a brawl on a SEPTA trolley.
Mob attack on SEPTA caught on camera
Kim Jones´ killer took care to cover up, as shown on this surveillance video, but reports say police tied alleged shooter Randolph Sanders to the scene through his vehicle.
Man who killed woman at bus stop hid in plain sight
Former football player Warren Sapp. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis)
Sapp fired after Phoenix arrest
Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4). (Tim Fuller/USA Today)
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The 2015 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700 Roadster is just one of several cars with a six-figure price tag. (Rocco Avallone / Philly.com)
Top 10 most expensive cars at the Philly Auto Show
Sam Ellison and his son Sam Jr., 5, try out a ride at the 2014 Auto Show. (APRIL SAUL / File)
Philadelphia Auto Show shifts into high gear
The 2015 Chevrolet Trax sits outside Donut Bar in San Diego. With the utility of a SUV and agility of a compact car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is a city-smart vehicle ready for almost any adventure. (TNS)
Chevrolet Trax gives consumers yet another small, fuel-efficient crossover
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Doris Teresa Harris, 69, North Philadelphia community activist
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James P. O'Hara, 87, police detective
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Pet of the Week: Margot loves people and other dogs
 
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Owners offered advice on protecting pets from winter's hazards
 
Manage your dog's hyperthyroidism at home with this simple change
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