Yo, Philly in the News

• Governor Rendell has proclaimed January 11, 2008 “Sister Rosetta Tharpe Day” in the State of Pennsylvania. There will be a benefit concert to honor the gospel music legend that night at the Keswick. (Via Bob)
• You can catch a film profile of Allen Iverson by rapper Nelly tonight at 10:30PM on IFC. The Inquirer has a short interview with A.I. about the project.
• "A federal judge refused yesterday to release on bail the five men accused of plotting an armed attack on Fort Dix."
• Mayor-elect Nutter has already pissed off the Fraternal Order of Police by selecting a public defender who once represented a police killer as his new public-safety director.
• In two articles this morning, the Daily News analyzes Mayor Street's Neighborhood Transformation Initiative and finds the results of the program disappointing.
• Police Commissioner Sylvester M. Johnson retires today, but at a press conference yesterday he said, "The only thing that will change for me... is my title.... I will still be on the street with the 10,000 Men to try to make sure that our citizens of Philadelphia have the best quality of life that they possibly can have." He also reported that violent crime was down, praised the police department, and criticized the media for its "irresponsible" coverage.

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