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Philly Phashion: Michelle's Dress

Can you imagine what it must feel like to have the whole nation—scratch that—whole world looking at what you're wearing for one of the most historic days EVER? Heck, if I ever had an outfit that closely examined Tim Gunn would have a lot to say, and it would begin with "This worries me."

gets killed that the city seems to care about this stuff? What about everyone else who gets shot by people who should've been behind bars?)

Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Michael Nutter

  • "Service on SEPTA's R6 commuter rail line has been suspended in both directions after a person crossing the tracks this morning was struck by a train."
  • Philly.com has detailed coverage of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Patrick McDonald and its affect on the community.
  • Michelle Obama will make several appearances this week in the Philadelphia area. John McCain spoke yesterday at the Delaware County Courthouse.
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  • With a week full of record low temperatures, Seattlest wondered if we'd ever see the sun again, and so did guest-blogger Ryan Dobosh.
  • Bostonist laid the smack-down on two dumbass students who videotaped their neighbors getting it on, then shared the video online.
  • Gothamist found that taking photographs at Coney Island can mean, at least for one photographer, that the police and other people can force you to hand over your film, or "things are going to get much worse for you."
  • Shanghaiist learned how to pronounce "Beijing," host city of the upcoming Olympics.
  • DCist experienced a difficult and sad Friday the 13th with a massive power outage and the sudden death of Washington media legend Tim Russert.
  • Chicagoist saw Republicans target (future First Lady?) Michelle Obama.
  • Phillyist was up in arms against breed-specific legislation, which, if passed could see loving family pets confiscated or even euthanized, just because of their breed.
  • Londonist reminisced over their long obsession with funky footwear, then celebrated the release of Adidas London trainers.
  • Barack Obama's wife, Michelle Obama, was apparently well received when she spoke at a rally at Haverford College yesterday. A new Daily News/Franklin & Marshall poll has Clinton still in the lead with 46% support among likely Democratic voters, but Obama is closing in behind with 40% (14% are still undecided). As we mentioned yesterday, the candidates will be holding a debate tonight at the National Constitution Center, and the Daily News expects the sparks to fly. Oh, and don't forget those traffic restrictions.
  • A federal appeals court decision yesterday threw out Mumia Abu-Jamal's death sentence for killing Daniel Faulkner and ruled that Abu-Jamal must be sentenced to life in prison or get a chance with a new Philadelphia jury that would decide only whether he should get life or be sentenced to death again.
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