Hey, remember when some kind of toxic chemical ended up in the Wissahickon Creek and lots of fish died? Well, it's been a whole year since that happened, and state and federal agencies have still not completed their investigation. One step forward, two steps back, right? Sounds like by the end of today, Philadelphia may no longer be a pro-choice city. Everybody's favorite Main Line heiress and nanny-beater is going to trial on August 8......

PA State Rep. Mark Cohen of Philadelphia has apparently been engaged in one of those most hated activities: billing taxpayers for frivolous expenses. He's been spent state money on an enormous numbers of books, and three society weekends in New York. The state Agriculture Department's restaurant inspection website, which used to just tell you whether each restaurant had passed inspection or not, now also provides complete inspection reports on all eateries. Check it out......

Where did you or your kids go trick-or-treating this year? According to the Inquirer, some folks hike it out to the 'burbs on Halloween - and hit the motherload. Speaking of holidays, it's time to start thinking about those other ones - you know, the ones with the trees and candles and such. According to a recent survey, the lucky friends and relatives of gift-givers in the Philadelphia area will be having happy winter......