Yo, Philly in the News

• Hey, how about this lovely weather we're having lately? We've got a nor'easter in the area, today supplying us with flooding, high-speed winds, and snow and rain at the same time. Is it really Springtime, or is it the end of the world? You decide!
• A U. Penn researcher is using Science!^TM to try to disprove a fascinating story about maidens ritually killing themselves in a Mesopotamian tomb 4,600 years ago.
• The guy who runs the Center City District of Philadelphia, Paul Levy, has charged the next Mayor with the job of making downtown look and function better. Only that way can Philadelphia's economy remain vital and competitive.
• If you hadn't heard, the governor of our neighboring state, Mr. Corzine, was in a car accident recently and was severely injured. The Inquirer reports that he is making progress, and is beginning to recognize friends and relatives. They also have some more details about the accident itself.
• A 41-year-old Chester County woman and her 4-year-old daughter are missing, and state police are trying to find them.
• Those smoking restrictions at Atlantic City casinos just finally went into effect yesterday, and it sounds like things are going smoothly so far.

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