Yo, Philly in the News

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Awesome: cop posing as pizza delivery guy shoots would-be armed robber. It's tempting to make a Snow Crash reference here, but we get the feeling we'd be the only ones laughing.

John "Jordan" Lewis, alleged killer of Officer Chuck Cassidy two years ago, blurted out an unexpected apology to Cassidy's widow in court yesterday. Closing arguments are expected this morning. Jordan, who already pled guilty to "general murder," faces either life in prison or the death penalty.

Action News weatherman Dave Roberts announced his retirement last night after 56 years.

Temple professor and local business leader Constantine "Chris" Pavlides was killed in an accident Tuesday evening when he lost control of his minivan. Pavlides was 62.

Sounds like Kensington is Philly's new hotbed for rape: one man was arrested for the rape of at least four area prostitutes. Another man is wanted for raping and then savagely beating women in the neighborhood.

Flyers win; Westbrook will play again; and Brand shines against the Bobcats.

Today's AccuWeather forecast: High of 60°, showers this afternoon. Low tonight of 52°. And no, we don't know what Kosek is doing, either.

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