http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F News from the Inquirer and Daily News. en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:56:00 GMT 2008-07-24T11:56:00Z en-us http://media.philly.com/designimages/PhiComLogo_Header.gif http://www.philly.com Philly.com http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25844649&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Karen_Heller__A_cash_machine_known_as_DRPA.html Driving over the Ben Franklin Bridge as the sun slipped behind the city, I wondered where my $3 toll contribution would travel. Would $1 be indirectly kicked toward Chester's soccer complex, another $1 to dredging the Delaware, and the last headed for the National Museum of American Jewish History? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT e9c3126e8ae51b3ef733aafcf16d6ddb 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25848569&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_4_000_lightning_strikes_as_tstorms_rock_region.html Several inches of rain drenched the Philadelphia region overnight, bringing cooler temperatures, some relief for withering lawns, and thousands of lightning strikes. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:56:00 GMT 8941bc30f8b9e691e56d883ca6a2a9f8 2008-07-24T11:56:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25844674&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Convention_offers_new_foods_for_school_lunches.html School cafeterias just aren't what they used to be. Instead of sloppy joes or fish sticks, the star foods at the School Nutrition Association's annual national convention this week were chocolate-covered frozen bananas, whole-wheat pizza, and bottled hummus. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 7f43111140b0b033fdb14662cc9fc0a9 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25844314&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Eccentric_twins_annoy_Paulsboro_neighbors.html Nearly 12 feet tall, a menacing bronze Neptune stands guard, trident clenched in one hand, blocking the front door of a bungalow in Paulsboro. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT f5a803a037cca2d671d5739427b36de9 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168186&44=25844084&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fcolumnists%2F20080724_Michael_Smerconish__HOW_CITY_CAN_TURN_FAT_INTO_GOLD.html NEW York City is on the move, undertaking extraordinary measures to protect residents from themselves, and earning the envy of those of us in so-called second- class cities. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 77481352fda9e9e1f352486eb3f741de 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=25844574&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20080724_Motorcycle_stolen_in_1974_found_on_eBay.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 0435bb4a5d44d374f6068c77e4b8b324 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25848454&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Meeting_tonight_on_proposed_PA_animal_cruelty_laws.html Three legislative bills that would strengthen dog and animal cruelty laws in Pennsylvania will be discussed tonight in a public meeting. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:53:00 GMT 5d4e9f75b6c2d3a8acc10c52f3055247 2008-07-24T11:53:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25848104&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Morning_Report__Olympic_spit_and_polish.html The government of Beijing's most famous district has found it necessary to issue manners guidelines for its residents, should the good folks in Dongcheng encounter any foreign visitors during next month's Olympics. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:41:00 GMT 012c1b12f6fc2a296adc6e12dca1b82f 2008-07-24T11:41:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25848204&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Viagra_can_help_women_too__study_says.html When researchers tested Viagra on women a few years ago, they found it didn't do much to improve their sex lives. But a new study released this week shows the blockbuster erection raiser can also help those women who suffer sexual side effects from common antidepressants. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:45:00 GMT 7ba857398abd18bc07fb9af8f4c5bcff 2008-07-24T11:45:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25843954&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Police-radio_failure_prompts_tough_talk_from_Ramsey.html It was always a matter of when, not if. The city's $62 million Motorola radio system had the kind of spectacular crash on Tuesday night that critics have warned about for years. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 4e403b013af86f3232c9dcec082deb77 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25848049&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Delco_dog_park_to_debut.html Delaware County is going to the dogs. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:39:00 GMT b04cedc04627be7085146ad98da12d97 2008-07-24T11:39:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25843969&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Youth_went_from_homeless_shelter_to_the_top_spot_in_his_high_school_class.html IN HIS high-school yearbook, the only photo of 18-year-old Nicholas Shanks is a shot of his senior class in which he stares sternly from the back row. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 13242c05d2b8d29c7df95560c77168e9 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25848034&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_60_students_participate_in_Burlco_College_Bound_project.html Sixty high school students this year are participating in College Bound, a five-week program at Burlington County designed to help them prepare for college. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:38:00 GMT 2a93d1789380ff26bcb8e7732fc838eb 2008-07-24T11:38:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25847579&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Review__A_tingling_set_from_the_Ting_Tings_at_Johnny_Brendas.html There was a time when radio, MTV, Rolling Stone and Beavis and Butthead were the kingmakers of tomorrow's hitmakers. These days, of course, it is the blogs, MySpace buzz and the ubiquitous iPod TV ad that are the new deciders. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:16:00 GMT a6e2cb14a99d8500b5875807094dcf6d 2008-07-24T11:16:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25844334&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Sparks_fly_over_plans_for_a_sign.html How long can a bevy of lawyers talk about a six-letter sign? We still don't know, but Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment learned the hard way yesterday that it's a lot longer than two hours. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT e38128f43505bd971092f36a5a1bd4d9 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25846914&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Traffic_restricted_in_Philadelphia_for_bridge_inspections.html Bridge inspections are restricting traffic this week on the Schuylkill Expressway and Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:31:00 GMT 4be2e3ba79e76a1f8a2e89983c1ed554 2008-07-24T10:31:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25843934&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_City_cops__feds_make_a_big_score_in_drug_raids.html Almost 100 people are behind bars following a 24-hour drug sweep across Northwest Philadelphia yesterday that netted nearly $200,000 in drugs, guns and exotic animals. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT be6e7b45ab50a57965c852e54883990f 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165771&44=25844559&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F20080724_Latest_heat_wave_kills_two_more_city_men.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 9a5ed35f950d503341d6ae79a66b5382 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25843929&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Canadian_bizman_admits_cocaine-boat_plot.html Rossen Ivanoff, 32, developed an entrepreneurial spirit after he left his native Bulgaria and became a Canadian citizen. With homes in Toronto and Miami, he was doing well, buying cars and shipping them to Europe for resale, among other business transactions. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 24c9586ab9268635bb8ad8760ed8e2e8 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=165761&44=25843959&32=3796&7=195202&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2F20080724_Fumo__Offered___to_casinos_to_move.html State Sen. Vince Fumo said that he had offered operators of the proposed Foxwoods and SugarHouse casinos $50 million and $20 million, respectively, last year to abandon their waterfront sites. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 684c07bcef6b0ea00e865256ecfce34e 2008-07-24T07:01:00Z