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At least 51 dead in massive Oklahoma City tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:34 GMT

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including 20 children. The death toll was expected to rise.

Carroll 20, O'Hara 4

Yong Kim — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:12 GMT

Archbishop Carroll beats Cardinal O'Hara 20-4, to win the Catholic League Girls Lacrosse Championship at Neumann University on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Devastating Tornado Damage

Colin Kerrigan — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:32:45 GMT

Severe storms brought tornadoes to the Oklahoma City suburbs causing widespread damage to the area.

Marlins 5, Phillies 1

Marianne McKeever — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:32:39 GMT

The Phillies fell to the Marlins, 5-1, at Marlins Park in Miami. Cole Hamels picked up the loss.

Deadly tornado in the Oklahoma City area

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:18:51 GMT

A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

Banding baby peregrine falcons

Michael Mercanti — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:18 GMT

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation banded the baby peregrine falcons living on the tower of Philadelphia's City Hall on Monday, May 20, 2013. Five falcons were born, but one died in the nest. (ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Staff Photographer)

Frankford 3, Prep Charter 2

David Maialetti — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:51:17 GMT

Frankford beats Prep Charter 3-2 in a high school playoff game at FDR Park in Philadelphia on May 20, 2013.

Eagles 2013 OTAs Week 2

David Maialetti — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:51 GMT

The Eagles practice at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia on May 20, 2013.

Eagles 2013 OTAs Week 1

David Maialetti — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:16 GMT

Eagles held organized team activities at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia on May 13, 2013. It was the first open practice for the media.

Jerry's Bar, in photos

Michael Klein — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:18 GMT

Lovingly restored taproom in Northern Liberties.

Then and now: Jerry's Bar

Michael Klein — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:23:10 GMT

The old corner shot-and-beer in Northern Liberties is transformed.

The first annual Preakness at the Piazza

Colin Kerrigan — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:46:49 GMT

The inaugural 'Preakness at the Piazza' event, benefiting multiple sclerosis, was held Saturday May 18, 2013 at the popular Northern Liberties outdoor space. Over 1,000 well dressed people, in their derby finest, packed the Piazza, despite the chilly drizzly night, to raise money for the good cause.

Top 10 Philly Firsts

Bob McGovern — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:21 GMT

Thanks to Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia's made history with many "firsts," including the first hospital, university and volunteer fire company in the United States. Here's 10 other Philly Firsts you may not know about.

The 8th Annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby

Colin Kerrigan — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:41:26 GMT

The 8th Annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby (KKSD), was held Saturday at Trenton and Norris Streets in Philadelphia.

Party on Pearl Preview of Goldtex Apartments

Colin Kerrigan — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:24:14 GMT

Party on Pearl, a V.I.P. preview opening of Philadelphia's newest, hippest luxury apartment building, Goldtex, from Post Brothers Apartments, was full of life last night under the moonlit sky.

Phillies 3, Reds 2

David Maialetti — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:48:18 GMT

The Phillies beat the Reds, 3-2, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 19, 2013.

Washington Township 14, Camden Catholic 1

Nadya Harvey — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:08:28 GMT

Washington Twp defeated Camden Catholic 14-1 in the Diamond Classic Championship at Eastern High School on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Procession of Saints 2013

David Maialetti — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:53:42 GMT

The annual procession of saints in front of St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi church in South Philadelphia on May 19, 2013.

Sports Ink

Gerald Gaul — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:49:51 GMT

Cartoonist Rob Tornoe draws a weekly cartoon for the Philadelphia Inquirer's sports section.

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2013 Stotesbury Cup Regatta

Ellen Dunkel — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:32:24 GMT

Images from the 2013 Stotesbury Cup Regatta

Town by Town: Chadds Ford, the charm of Wyeth country

Cheryl Shugars — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:47:54 GMT

A look at the community of Chadds Ford, Delaware County, where three generations of Wyeths have lived and painted.

Reds 10, Phillies 0

Nadya Harvey — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:57:12 GMT

The Phillies were rocked by the Reds, 10-0, at Citizens Bank Park.

Friends Schools League Baseball Championship

Lou Rabito — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:45:53 GMT

Host Friends’ Central defeated Germantown Friends, 6-0, Saturday to win the Friends Schools League baseball championship.

Bishop Eustace 7, Eastern 1

Michael Wirtz — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:13:42 GMT

Bishop Eustace defeated Eastern, 7-1, in South Jersey baseball action.

17 Punk Rock Flea Market picks

Gabrielle Bonghi — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:31:02 GMT

This weekend marks the Spring edition of R5 Production's Punk Rock Flea Market. To make shopping a bit easier, we've created a guide listing some of the coolest and most unique vendors that will be selling this weekend.

Frankford High School vs. Washington High School Public League Baseball Game.

Akira Suwa — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:03:13 GMT

Frankford plays at Washington in the Public League Class AAAA baseball semi final game.

Tim McGraw Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Nadya Harvey — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:12:05 GMT

Tim McGraw performs during the Two Lanes of Freedom Tour at the Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, May 17, 2013.

Phillies 5, Reds 3

Steve Falk — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:54:47 GMT

The Phillies defeat the Reds, 5-3, at Citizens Bank Park.

Childhoods lost in the gold mines

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:35:57 GMT

TIÉBÉLÉ, Burkina Faso - On the rocky ground outside the Kollo mining village near the border between Burkina Faso and Ghana, about 100 people are working, 30 or so of them children. They smash boulders into pebbles and pebbles into grit with primitive hammers and sticks. They haul buckets of well water up the hillside and, pouring this water into shallow pans filled with rock and dirt, they swirl the muddy mix, looking in the silt for tiny flecks of gold.

Jersey Shore ready to welcome vacationers

Nadya Harvey — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:26:03 GMT

C'mon down! Open for business. New and improved. Sandy who? Jump in, the water's fine! Communities on the Jersey Shore are ready to welcome vacationers during the summer of 2013.

10 top FINAL bids in Phillies' online auction

Brian McCrone — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:46 GMT

Some late moves dramatically changed the list of top money-getters in the Phillies Phantasic Auction, which concluded May 15. The proceeds, like the Phillies Phestival, the May 16 ballpark event, benefited charities.

WXPN's 13th NONCOMMvention at World Cafe Live

Colin Kerrigan — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:37 GMT

WXPN held their 13th annual NONCOMMvention at World Cafe Live with performances by Phoenix, Kurt Vile, Tom Jones, Wild Belle, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and many more.

Open Houses: May 11 & 12

Lauren Mennen — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:09 GMT

A look at some of this weekend's open houses in the Philadelphia region. Browse more open houses here.

Open Houses: May 18 & 19

Lauren Mennen — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:47 GMT

A look at some of this weekend's open houses in the Philadelphia region. Browse more open houses here.

Fitler Dining Room

Nadya Harvey — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:39:19 GMT

Craig LaBan reviews Fitler Dining Room, 22nd and Spruce, Philadelphia.

6th annual Utley All Star Animals Casino Night

Colin Kerrigan — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:04:15 GMT

Phillies second baseman, Chase Utley, and his wife, Jen, held their 6th annual Utley All Star Animals Casino Night at the Electric Factory last night which benefited the Pennsylvania SPCA.

24th annual Phillies Phestival

Steve Falk — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:45 GMT

The Phillies hosted the 24th annual Phillies Phestival.

Temple University's biggest graduation ever

April Saul — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:57:12 GMT

Temple University's Class of 2013 is 9,000 students strong, and the mood was celebratory. As was the footwear - a Temple tradition.

Archbishop Carroll 20, St. Hubert Catholic 2

Nadya Harvey — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:50:31 GMT

Archbishop Carroll defeats St. Hubert Catholic 20-2 in Catholic League girls' lacrosse semifinals at Neumann University May 16, 2013.

'The Office' ends its run

Nadya Harvey — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:52:27 GMT

The NBC show "The Office" bid farewell Thursday night to TV viewers and the city of Scranton, the scene of the show's fictional paper company.

Treasures of the Civil War

Nadya Harvey — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:15:18 GMT

A rare glimpse into the professional and personal sides of the Civil War’s greatest leaders will be on view in an exhibit at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, running June 16 through 2015. Most of the artifacts come from the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, and include such items as a plaster cast of Abraham Lincoln’s face and an ornate Tiffany sword and scabbard given to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.

David Beckham retires from professional soccer

Colin Kerrigan — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:42 GMT

David Beckham retires from professional soccer.

Indochino Traveling Tailor Pop-Up store

Colin Kerrigan — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:23:52 GMT

Indochino, the pioneer and global leader in online custom menswear, opened a Traveling Tailor Pop-Up Shop at 1518 Walnut Street (Circa Building) on Friday, May 10th that runs through Monday, May 27th. Last night they held a party for press, friends and fashionistas to check out their threads.

Philly's new skateboard park

Clem Murray — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:02:21 GMT

Philadelphia's newest park, Paine's Park, is a mixed-use space for skateboarders and pedestrians alike, situated on the Schuylkill River Trail near the Art Museum. ( Clem Murray / Staff Photographer )

More 2013 Commencement speakers at Philly-area colleges

Emily Babay — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:09:59 GMT

Here are more Commencement speakers scheduled to speak in the coming days at Philadelphia-area colleges and universities.

Exhibit of the Week: CandyCoated Wonderland

Colin Kerrigan — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:53 GMT

Local artist, Candy Coated, brought these favorite childhood memories to life at her latest exhibition. CandyCoated Wonderland is currently showing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through November 17.

Brooke, the dog rescued from drowning

Amy Worden — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:18 GMT

The Avenue Delicatessen, in photos

Michael Klein — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:23 GMT

New Jewish-Italian spot in Lansdowne.

Luke's Lobster, in photos

Michael Klein — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:34:33 GMT

The seafood shack opens Thursday, May 16.

Opening party at Hybird

Michael Klein — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:34:09 GMT

Stephen Starr and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson open a chicken-and-dumpling-and-cupcake stand.