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  • Ladies and gentlemen: even more fun with Carl Greene. Who ever thought that there'd be a situation out there where John Street came across as the level-headed one? [Philadelphia Inquirer]
  • Do you work for the Delaware River Port Authority? Do you enjoy perks such as free trips from New Jersey into Pennsylvania? Well, DRPA has nixed that. Now you'll have to pay $4 to get into Pennsylvania like the rest of us. [KYW Newsradio]
  • More litigation out of South Philadelphia High School: William Aitken alleges that administrators took discplinary action against him because he warned of racial tensions at South Philly High. [NBC Philadelphia]
  • The SPCA and the Philadelphia Police executed a search warrant for a suspected cock fighting ring at the 2900 block of North 7th Street in North Philadelphia. Officers recovered approximately 20 – 30 birds. [FOX 29]
  • Not a good night for gun violence last night. Not a good night at all. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
  • The Phillies finally gave Cole Hamels the run support he needs during last night's 10-6 win over the Marlins. Unfortunately, the Phils' outing also saw Jimmy Rollins' early departure, as he exited the game with a tight hamstring following the third inning. [MLB.com]
  • Looks like it will be pleasant today if you don't mind the occasional gust of wind. High 74°. Cool tonight, low 54°. [AccuWeather.com]

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