Across the Ist-a-Verse
Gun Violence in the Northeast: a Juniata woman was shot while standing in her kitchen, and a police officer was shot while trying to stop a robbery at a bar in the Frankford section of the city.
Unwise Crime: A Bristol Township bankrobber took the money but didn't run...he ordered breakfast at a local diner, where he was subsequently arrested.
Police tracked down Edwin Lopez for failing to return his parole officer's calls...only to discover $5,200 and 1,300 bags of heroin in his home.
Pandemic, Schmandemic: Philadelphia officials aren't making public their action plan in the event we are hit with the much-hyped flu-pandemic, as it is still being "tweaked." Meanwhile, we do know the state's preparatory actions do not involve stockpiling antiviral medication.
Outside Appreciation: Esquire Magazine names two Philly bars among the best in America (via) Maybe this is why Kiplinger's named us 22nd in the Top 50 Smart Places to Live? (via)
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