- The preliminary hearing in the Rian Thal-Timothy Gilmore murders was held yesterday. All six defendants who have not pleaded out are being held for trial.
- The Thal-Gilmore murders have dissuaded us from even the first thought of entering the drug trafficking business. And while we're at it, we think we'll scratch concert promoting off the list too.
- Michael Vick will be "Superman"? Really? Sure, the Eagles need saving, but so do Pit Bulls, and we know he's done such a bang-up job at that...
- Yesterday, we noted the most recent controversy surrounding Colosimo's gun shop on Spring Garden. Last evening, it came out that the embattled (read: under federal investigation) shop will close for good.
- Speaking of guns, five people were shot in the span of an hour last night; two of the shooting victims died.
- Click through for a story that will make you cringe.
- Looking to commit beastiality? Head to New Jersey; it's apparently not a crime there.
- This Phillyist is just about ready to torch his Brad Lidge jersey.
- Today's Jim Kosek AccuWeather forecast.

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Storm thinks Superman should stop calling himself that.
and by Storm, i mean me. because, you know, i've got badass hair. or something.