http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F50239682.html Coverage of the June 2009 slayings of Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore at the Piazza at Schmidts complex in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-13T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=69944657&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20091113_Slay_figure_s_lawyer_wants_charge_dropped.html A defense attorney wants first-degree-murder charges dropped against the alleged mastermind of a June 27 drug robbery-double slaying in Northern Liberties because the defendant had no "intent to kill" two drug dealers. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0d358e2d90736ee1ad8122f33f02efbc 2009-11-13T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=64474027&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20091016_D_A__to_decide_whether_to_seek_death_in_Piazza_case.html The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office will decide in the next few months whether to seek the death penalty against the alleged mastermind and three accused triggermen in this summer's double slaying at the Piazza at Schmidts apartment complex. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5850f5e0997f024d5e0df4aada4f7199 2009-10-16T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=64443882&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20091015_D_A__may_seek_death_penalty_in_Piazza_case.html The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office will decide in the next few months whether to seek the death penalty against the alleged mastermind and three accused triggermen in this summer's double slaying at the Piazza at Schmidts apartment complex. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:30:00 GMT a09964fc296144c7940988430ceebc16 2009-10-15T21:30:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=64342982&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20091015_Death_penalty_eyed_by_D_A__for_4_in_N__Liberties_slayings.html The District Attorney's Office yesterday filed papers allowing it to seek the death penalty against the alleged mastermind and three gunmen charged with the June 27 murders of Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore at the Piazza at Schmidts, a trendy retail-apartment complex in Northern Liberties. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT cc3c1b8b16d1bad7cdee1526cbaa8816 2009-10-15T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168261&44=62519802&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fopinion%2F20090929_Letters__A_modest_proposal_to_help_the_city.html COLUMNIST Stu Bykofsky writes of the dislike and resentment felt toward our city by the rest of the state. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT def5bacf97b686649b2bc00e828c8584 2009-09-29T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168261&44=62304732&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fopinion%2F20090928_Letters__Be_careful_of_the__r-word_.html FORMER President Jimmy Carter seems to indicate that Rep. Joe Wilson was a racist when he made his now famous statement, "You lie." Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT 80b5750877fb48bad03092f7203477f0 2009-09-28T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=61426447&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090925_Correction.html _ A story in yesterday's Daily News incorrectly reported the charges that resulted from an investigation into straw purchases made at Colosimo's gun shop. Federal charges of making false statements and failing to properly maintain firearms transaction records were filed against the company, Colosimo's Inc., not the owner, James Colosimo, 78, who was not charged with any crimes. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT 9691c9f27b86235cf8a9c3712c0b2483 2009-09-25T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=60976987&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090924_7_ordered_to_stand_trial_in_Piazza_slayings.html With a gun pointed at her head, party planner Rian Thal pleaded: "Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me! I'll give you everything you want." Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT a19a4834749b859f94af20246ca8c50a 2009-09-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168191&44=60975297&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fhomepage%2F20090924_Court_hears_details_in_fatal_Piazza_robbery.html Hours before Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore were gunned down in the Piazza in June, the alleged triggerman said, the man who masterminded the murders called him with a business proposition. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT 31e8c3ab68f1defde62d479a96fae791 2009-09-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168181&44=60692837&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fbreaking%2F20090923_Defendant_identifies_mastermind__shooter_in_Piazza_case.html All defendants have been held for trial in the Piazza double murder case after a preliminary hearing during which prosecutors announced that the woman who gave the killers access to the upscale Northern Liberties apartment will plead guilty and cooperate against the others. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:16:00 GMT cee5aa3b3e029da28eb696ac9fc84d60 2009-09-23T16:16:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=60553027&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090923_Drug_figure_facing_hearing_in_homicides.html EVERY AFTERNOON about 4, husky 6-foot-3 Will "Pooh" Hook Jr. would show up in a bulletproof vest, his henchmen surrounding him, on a Strawberry Mansion corner. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT 2c2629957a611b5dec5278e2152d5343 2009-09-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168191&44=60551397&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fhomepage%2F20090923_Piazza_victim_orchestrated_drug_robbery__suspect_says.html The suspect who police maintain was the main gunman in the fatal shooting in June at the Piazza in Northern Liberties has told authorities that one of the two victims - well-known party planner Rian Thal - helped orchestrate the robbery that led to her death, according to several law enforcement sources. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT 78784af525aa9326aefa6115be6d35dc 2009-09-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=53537172&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090818_Cops__Piazza_phone_records_are__most_compelling___Nearly_300_calls_made_before_slayings.html They loved to talk. In fact, the four alleged co-conspirators and a "person of interest" talked nearly 300 times shortly before, during and after an attempted burglary, attempted robbery and double murder June 27 at the Piazza at Schmidts retail/apartment complex in Northern Liberties. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT 563f95faa240242986f8b0a729a37b7d 2009-08-18T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=53536432&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090818_Piazza_stakeout_may_have_lasted_a_day.html The stakeout on Rian Thal's Northern Liberties apartment began almost 24 hours before she was killed, and involved dozens of phone calls between the alleged mastermind and those who helped him carry out the ambush of the popular party planner, according to court papers. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5ceb9dcb9ba9cee998e3790155239fe4 2009-08-18T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=171541&44=52569552&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpennsylvania%2F20090806_Hearing_for_accused_in_Piazza_killings_postponed.html A court hearing scheduled yesterday for Will Hook, whom police describe as the mastermind behind the fatal June shootings at the Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties, has been postponed until Tuesday. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT 33e7144b6f9526bd6f14044c9c510384 2009-08-06T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=166881&44=52410127&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fopinion%2F20090804_Letters_to_the_Editor.html Shameful vote on cell-phone use I was outraged to learn that even after hearing Jacy Good's horrific story of her accident caused by a driver using a cell phone, State Rep. Josh Shapiro's efforts to ban drivers' use of handheld cell phones was voted down in Harrisburg ("A Pa. disconnect on the cell phone," Thursday). Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT 75d4c4725f28a506cf149834420984b4 2009-08-04T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=166881&44=52335022&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fopinion%2F20090803_Letters__Why_publish_just_one_victim_s_photograph_.html I am fascinated by the blatant bias in reporting on Rian Thal's and Timothy Gilmore's robbery and death ("5th suspect arrested, charged with robbery, in Piazza case," Wednesday). Two people were murdered, but only one photo is shown - that of the attractive blonde. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT 6ccd5eb59b70fc72b2c08993fbecc8d1 2009-08-03T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=52246527&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090801_Task_force_hunted_alleged_lead_gunman_in_killings.html Since early July, a fugitive task force had been banging down doors looking for Donnell Murchison, accused of being the lead gunman in the double homicide at the Piazza at Schmidts. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT 72ffbe4e759ae7cb56d7bd0fe3061b89 2009-08-01T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=52151872&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090731_7_in_custody_more_sought_in_slayings.html Two alleged triggermen, including Donnell Murchison, the man accused of firing the fatal shots, were charged yesterday in the June 27 double slaying at the Piazza at Schmidts, a retail and apartment complex in Northern Liberties. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 90b30ccadde8abc544ba9c358346fd38 2009-07-31T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168191&44=52150602&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fhomepage%2F20090731_Police__All_three_Piazza_shooters_under_arrest.html A month after a well-known party planner and her companion were gunned down inside a posh Northern Liberties apartment building, police say they have arrested all three gunmen in the sprawling and complicated case of a drug robbery gone bad. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 140d42f246f3d0a5f4b2c5276b7ad590 2009-07-31T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=171661&44=52111102&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fbreaking%2Fnews%2F20090730_Two_more_arrests_in_Piazza_slayings.html All three of the suspected gunmen who police say were seen on surveillance video fatally shooting two people in the Piazza at Schmidts complex last month have been arrested. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:58:00 GMT 445c643666b30e3e77e105602ddccef4 2009-07-30T22:58:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=52050677&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090730_Accused_Piazza_killer_nabbed.html A deputy U.S. marshal was in serious condition last night after being hit by a vehicle while tracking down the man accused of firing the fatal shots that killed two people in the June 27 double-homicide in the Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties, the U.S. Marshals Office said. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d3236bfb757ff57c5a60ab42c23215f2 2009-07-30T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=52049962&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090730_Alleged_main_gunman_in_Piazza_killings_arrested.html The alleged main triggerman in the double homicide at the Piazza at Schmidts complex in Northern Liberties was arrested yesterday, but not before a deputy U.S. marshal chasing him on foot was hit by a van. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 4cd4538bb4f807e77f8a8dbe7febc10e 2009-07-30T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168181&44=52031597&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fbreaking%2F20090729_Authorities_arrest_another_suspected_gunman_in_Piazza_killings.html The alleged main triggerman in the double homicide at the Piazza at Schmidts complex in Northern Liberties was arrested this afternoon, but not before a deputy U.S. Marshal chasing him on foot was hit by a van. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:42:00 GMT 42d5aa78ca4aef4da433a8405c782b07 2009-07-30T02:42:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=51965342&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090729_5th_suspect_arrested_in_Piazza_killings.html Police have arrested the fifth of what could be as many as a dozen suspects involved in the attempted drug robbery that turned into a double homicide at the Piazza at Schmidts development in Northern Liberties. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 2024fb36ba09630a4dc8e34270fa5743 2009-07-29T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=51844222&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090728_Police_nab_5th_suspect_in_Piazza_killings__several_more_expected.html A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the June 27 double slaying at the Piazza at Schmidts retail and apartment complex in Northern Liberties. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT c425b1f36b3ff410e1f1342fa4412670 2009-07-28T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=51459137&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090723_Number_charged_in_Piazza_shooting_may_grow__police_say.html Investigators yesterday indicated that, with four people now in custody in last month's Piazza at Schmidts shootings, as many as 10 could be charged in the two killings. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 98ba695d06698df60623b7787c8a9a0f 2009-07-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=51459852&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090723_Briefly______CITY_REGION.html Charges in Piazza slayings Edward Daniels, 32, of Fletcher Street near Sedgley Avenue, has been charged with two counts of murder, robbery, burglary and related offenses in the June 27 slaying of Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore at the Piazza at Schmidts apartment complex, 1050 N. Hancock Street, Northern Liberties. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 3031574b6a4a8e341155c066df6aa81e 2009-07-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=51391192&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2FAnother_suspect_in_Piazza_case_behind_bars.html Police have arrested one of the gunmen in the fatal double shooting last month during a botched drug robbery at the Piazza at Schmidts apartment and retail complex, the Daily News has learned. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:30:26 GMT 5562708622ccca25323f3b7e8c00e849 Vance Lehmkuhl 2009-07-22T20:30:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=50921937&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090716_Cops_don_t_expect_much_help_from_murder_suspect.html Murder charges were filed yesterday morning against convicted drug dealer Will "Pooh" Hook, the alleged mastermind behind the June 27 slayings at the Piazza at Schmidts. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 3801765415d3705fb814f99fe3fd195f 2009-07-16T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=49489807&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090630_4_are_sought_in_double_slaying.html KIDNAPPED AND robbed by drug dealers in 2004, party planner Rian Thal turned mum after her release, refusing to identify her captors. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT dd4b5792c0fa528e2de0749cc5bfdddd 2009-06-30T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168191&44=50527762&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fhomepage%2F20090711_Warrants_disclosed_for_two_in_Piazza_killings.html Philadelphia police yesterday disclosed arrest warrants for a man they say masterminded the drug robbery of Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore as well as for one of three men who opened fire when the plan went awry. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 993d121bc8a433dbdf549fbc8bac7d29 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=390514&44=50978977&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fcommunity%2Fpa%2Fphiladelphia%2Fstar%2FPiazza_murders_unravel_with_more_arrests.html The suspected mastermind of the gruesome double homicide of party promoter Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore has surrendered to police. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:40:27 GMT 3c515e093455c41758e1b284acda3309 Brian Rademaekers 2009-07-16T23:40:27Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=390514&44=49716672&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fcommunity%2Fpa%2Fphiladelphia%2Fstar%2FCalculated_murder_at_Northern_Liberties_hottest_address.html Last weekend, the stylish new Piazza at Schmidts complex in Northern Liberties became the scene of a shocking and grisly double murder. Thanks to cameras installed throughout the complex, police have seen much of the crime with their own eyes. Much of the footage was too graphic to share with the public, police said. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:15:17 GMT 2ee489730198510740fa6e6742654194 Brian Rademaekers 2009-07-02T20:15:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=50921212&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090716_Hook_charged_in_Piazza_at_Schmidts_killings.html Police yesterday charged Will "Pooh" Hook with orchestrating the shootings of Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore last month at the Piazza at Schmidts complex in Northern Liberties. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT f6fc2daaaaa3fd0d188b1b814acc15ff 2009-07-16T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=171661&44=50864607&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fbreaking%2Fnews%2FPiazza_mastermind_charged_in_double_murder_.html Murder charges were filed at 7 a.m. today against convicted drug dealer Will Hook, the alleged mastermind in the shooting deaths of Rian Thal, 32, and Timothy Gilmore, 40, in the drug-related robbery gone awry on June 27 at the Piazza at Schmidts. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:49:09 GMT 71ff4394ba58fc587558bb9b0ca5a5c1 Michele Tranquilli 2009-07-15T17:49:09Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=50826847&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090715_Murder_charges__soon__for_Piazza_slay_suspect.html The alleged mastermind of the drug-related robbery-turned-double slaying at the Piazza at Schmidts on June 27 will "very, very soon" be charged with murder, conspiracy and burglary, Homicide Capt. James Clark said last night. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 6f364ccbae088ad3268b115bdaea6bd6 2009-07-15T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=50826162&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090715_Attorney_says_police_to_charge_Piazza_suspect_with_murder.html The lawyer for the man police have accused of planning the drug robbery that left two people dead at the Piazza at Schmidts complex said yesterday that detectives were preparing to file murder charges against his client. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 37ce3e34c765e301f12979e6aef8ff36 2009-07-15T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=50699422&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20090714_Suspect_linked_to_Thal-Gilmore_killings_turns_self_in.html The man who police say masterminded a drug robbery that turned into a double homicide surrendered to police inside an affluent Northern Liberties apartment building surrendered last night at Police Headquarters. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 9596bfab930fd91292887668cb0de17c 2009-07-14T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=50700142&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090714_Piazza_suspect_surrenders__Accused_of_robbery__double_homicide.html A convicted drug dealer who allegedly set up the June 27 robbery-turned-double slaying outside a drug-and cash-filled apartment in the trendy Piazza at Schmidts surrendered to police last night. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5543587659d5e95995e679667e5c409f 2009-07-14T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168181&44=50677002&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fbreaking%2F20090713_Piazza_suspect_surrenders.html James Wilson, the man police say masterminded a drug robbery that turned into a double homicide in one of the city's most desirous apartment buildings, turned himself in early this evening at the Philadelphia Police headquarters. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:42:00 GMT 7ae6fee9dfbfd381f833aa632a1070e0 2009-07-13T23:42:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=166881&44=50699302&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fopinion%2F20090714_Letters_to_the_Editor.html Sundays at museum no longer affordable Re: "Full-price Sundays back at Art Museum," Monday: It is very disturbing that after announcing Tim Rub as its new head, the Museum of Art has unceremoniously dropped the pay-as-you-wish Sundays without any prior notice. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d7133bd9a7cae48aeea4dd110376cc9b 2009-07-14T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168181&44=50617947&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fbreaking%2F20090713_Suspect_in_Piazza_killings_to_surrender_this_morning.html The man authorities say planned a drug-linked robbery that turned into a double homicide at a posh Northern Liberties apartment complex last month intends to surrender to police today. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT b6d809eabee43138b0168320c8a576d0 2009-07-13T11:34:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168191&44=50551382&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fhomepage%2F20090712_Grisly_event_puts_development_on_the_map.html In working to recraft Philadelphia's most challenging neighborhoods, Bart Blatstein has learned this: Life can upstage your best efforts. "In real estate development . . . something is always going wrong," said the usually unflappable urban pioneer. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 7bb8e220aeb23a9c7e41b0bb000592e3 2009-07-12T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168191&44=50551397&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fhomepage%2F20090712_Lawyer_says_client_will_surrender_in_double-homicide_probe.html The man authorities say planned a drug-linked robbery that turned into a double homicide at a posh Northern Liberties apartment complex last month intends to surrender to police tomorrow, according to his lawyer. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT e7e65568e2a15ff2537002726e346d22 2009-07-12T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=50523562&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090711_Arrests_and_IDs_in_Piazza_slayings.html Police said yesterday that they've identified one of three shooters who killed popular party planner Rian Thal and her friend Timothy Gilmore during a drug robbery-turned-assassination inside a swank Northern Liberties apartment building last month. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5a92098e8a29016d1390aaf120690b47 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=390514&44=50378807&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fcommunity%2Fpa%2Fphiladelphia%2Fstar%2FAt_the_Piazza_patrons_and_tennents_move_on_after_isolated_.html Last week, when many Philadelphians were preparing to enjoy the Independence Day holiday, Philadelphia police were hard at work on a murder case that has rocked one of Northern Liberties' hottest new addresses. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:35:16 GMT 22a374d3e8ef98fa68c6df9f36ffb688 Brian Rademaekers 2009-07-09T17:35:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=50341087&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20090709_A_murder_victim_-_and_a_mystery.html At times, it could seem as if Rian Thal were two different people. She attended Hebrew school at Congregation Or Ami in Lafayette Hill, and later worked as an exotic dancer. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT de459eef9378f65b5fd5d7a606694928 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=189061&44=50346577&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fhp%2Fnews_update%2F20090709_Briefly______CITY_REGION.html Hearing in slaying postponed A preliminary hearing for Katoya Jones, accused of assisting in the June 27 murder of Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore, was postponed in Municipal Court yesterday to Sept. 23 based on a request by Assistant District Attorney Carlos Vega. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 81bcf5ffeb3809e04326a72eadbfdee8 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167271&44=50341277&32=3796&7=522017&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fworld_us%2F20090709_Police__Piazza_victims_spoke_to_gunmen_hours_before_their_death.html A few hours before Rian Thal and Timothy Gilmore died in a hail of bullets outside Thal's apartment last month, the building's security cameras captured Thal and Gilmore talking with the three gunmen. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 362b28cafbe2371d4c67e046c2e7106e 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z