Yo, Philly in the News

• Hey, we got your mayoral race updates right here! First of all, looks like Fattah's much touted college-prep program might not be all it's cracked up to be locally, and he's also falling behind in the polls, but maybe his new TV ads will save his bacon. Speaking of TV ads, the Inquirer takes a look at Tom Knox's, and also takes a look at what the candidates in general are planning to do about taxes (lower them, of course, but how?).
• Interesting and odd story about a Philly chemist who helps people that, due to rare metabolic disorder, smell really bad.
• The Inquirer tells us the numbered trees on Kelly Drive along the Schuylkill are labeled for removal, due to their age and poor condition. It's just one of a number of changes coming in that area.
• The Inquirer's also taking a look into some of the new security measures, like putting senior police commanders out on patrol.
• Two senators, one from Jersey and one from PA, are involved in corruption trials right now, and this article takes a look at why these men, who are already legitimately wealthy, might have done illegal things to get even more money.
• If you were wondering what local folks were up to on Easter Sunday, this article is the one for you.

Rather frightening photo of the Easter Bunny (is he getting ready to bite??) by Flickr user spullara.