Yo, Philly in the News

Antwione Hough was arrested and charged with various felonies for apprehending and beating a man who raped his 14-year-old niece. All said and done he spent more than $10,000 on bail and court fees. In the case of Jose Carrasquillo and the mob that beat him, two men split a reward of $11,500 and faced no charges.
There have been six stickups in the neighborhoods around 51st and Market Streets in the past three nights. The Police are on a manhunt for the bandit, who carries an Uzi to threaten his prey. In three of the robberies he has had an accomplice who carries a 9mm handgun.
Philadelphia lost two of its proposed gun controls in a state appeals court. The Court ruled that only the legislature has the right to enact gun laws such as the ones proposed to ban assault weapons and "straw purchases" of handguns.
Philadelphia City Council rejected a bid to ban plastic bags from major stores, limiting them to using only paper, compostable plastic or reusable bags. This came after the environmental committee withdrew its bill that would have placed a 25-cent fee on plastic bags.
The Phillies lost to the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. The 8-7 loss completed the sweep of the Phillies at home. The Baltimore Orioles, owners of the American League's worst road record, travel to town tonight for the weekend.

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