"Lane closures are scheduled this weekend on northbound and southbound Interstate 95 near the Betsy Ross Bridge (Exit 26) for bridge deck repairs." Click through for the details. The three men whose arrest and beating was captured on video by a news helicopter have their preliminary hearing scheduled for this morning. They're accused of taking part in a May 5 shooting that wounded three people in Feltonville. Meanwhile, police officials have changed their account......

We're sure by now you've heard or read some buzz about Marley & Me being filmed here on our home turf. Oh, you haven't? Then crawl out from under the rubble, heathens. Yesterday, Owen Wilson (you know, that guy from Bottle Rocket) and McSteamy (you know, that adultery-causer from Grey's Anatomy) filmed at least one scene at the corner of Broad and Walnut. The scene, it would stand to reason, contained some dialogue (though, we......

The Inquirer takes a look at local folks and aid organizations trying to send help to China in the wake of the earthquake. All U.S. and Pennsylvania flags at state facilities will be flown at half-staff today for Peace Officers Memorial Day. And since it was Governor Rendell who gave the order there shouldn't be any complaints... "The Philadelphia Orchestra leaves Monday for a three-week tour of China, Japan and Korea." Eric DeShawn Floyd......

There are a couple of (arguably) A-List celebrities filming Marley and Me, based on John Grogan's book of the same name, in Center City Philadelphia (Broad and Walnut, to be exact) today. Including this TV hottie. Can you identify this Grey's Anatomy cast member who'd never really take SEPTA but is pretending to for the sake of movie? If you guessed Eric Dane, you're right! [You stalker.] Also in the movie are Owen Wilson and......

This guy, again. (It's yesterday's weather, in case that changes anything for you, wardrobe-wise.) Is anyone else disturbed by his green-screen desk?......

Say goodbye to Wireless Philadelphia. EarthLink is giving up and pulling the plug next month. There's just no money in it for them. That Jocelyn Kirsch. She seems to be getting up to more trouble out there in California. It appears she made a fake 911 call and got her stepfather arrested. The latest update in the Marvin Harrison-related shooting case is that... there isn't any update. Although actually, this article does offer more details......

The fourth annual commuter competition sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia started this morning at 8AM. Three commuters race from 45th and Spruce to City Hall, one on a bike, one in a car, and one in a bus. The BCGP is obviously expecting the cyclist to win, thus proving that two wheels are better than four. Philly's own Bonnie and Clyde are the "poster children for identity theft," according to Federal authorities.......

...here's a video of it. Oh, and in case you're wondering... ...yes, we really did just Rickroll you.......

We previously posted about SEPTA's celebration this past weekend of the 100th anniversary of service for 69th Street Terminal and the Route 100 Norristown High Speed Line. What we didn't realize is that SEPTA was more than a year late with its celebration. Fresh news on the Bonnie and Clyde front! We know you're excited. Looks like Jocelyn Kirsch is nearing a federal plea deal. Prison time is still likely, however, given the scope of......

Phillyist is thinking about running for mayor after hearing about all the swag Michael got during his campaign last year. Of course, Michael also had to give up his job and had no other source of income for the year, and we's gots bills to pay, so maybe running for a high office isn't a great idea for us. Michael opined that there was no connection between last Saturday's slaying of Philadelphia police sergeant Stephen......

SEPTA will give away free rides to passengers of the Route 100 Norristown High Speed Line from 11AM through 4PM tomorrow, as part of a celebration of the 100th anniversary of service on the route. SEPTA is also celebrating the 100th anniversary of service to and from the 69th Street Terminal, so there will be a reception there and a series of related activities and events. In other SEPTA news, the agency will be providing......

The world is talking about it, so you should probably check it out—even though it's not especially fun to watch.......

Eric DeShawn Floyd, the third suspect in the murder of police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, was arrested last night when he was found sleeping in a boarded up rowhouse in Southwest Philadelphia at 11:10PM. He was unarmed and offered no resistance. Philadelphia police thus met their goal of capturing Floyd before Liczbinski's funeral. Meanwhile, the leadership of the Germantown Masjid has refused to conduct funeral services for Howard Cain, the bank robber who actually killed Liczbinski.......

Recent events over the border in New Jersey have brought to light the sad plight of some of the people who appear on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition—they're given a big amazing house and then can't afford to pay the taxes and utilities on it. In its typically overblown and melodramatic fashion, the Daily News takes a closer look at the phenomenon of cop-killers, in the wake of the murder of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski. The Daily......

The five blasts from a Chinese-made SKS assault rifle that killed Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski on Saturday have reignited the debate on gun control laws. Eric DeShawn Floyd is still being sought in the crime, and a reward of more than $140,000 is being offered for information leading to his capture. A vigil was held yesterday to honor Liczbinski. And finally, Mayor Nutter requested that all flags in the city be lowered to half-staff during a......

The Flyers start their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. No word yet if Philly area Papa John's will hand out Sidney Crosby #87 "crybaby" t-shirts. The Phils won their weekend series with the San Francisco Giants on a fielding error and Ryan Howard's chugging frog splash into home. Philadelphia starts a four game set tonight with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who hold the best record in the majors. Lito Sheppard......

Just in case you forgot, today is Cinco de Mayo. But if you've been on philly.com today, there's very little chance you could have forgotten, thanks to the fine folks at Miller Chill and their very classy holiday-appropriate ad campaign. We know that newspapers have seen better days and could probably use a few extra bucks... but was this really necessary?......

Leading today's news is the manhunt for Eric DeShann Floyd, one of the bank robbers responsible for the murder of Philadelphia police sergeant Stephen Liczbinski at Port Richmond's Bank of America this Saturday. Local boxer Levon T. Warner is already in custody for his participation in the bank robbery turned homicide case that cost Liczbinkski his life. The Inquirer updates readers on the imminent eviction of the Cradle of Liberty Council Boy Scouts chapter from......

Have a nominee for Asshole of the Week? Send it to us! You knew it was only a matter of time. He was doing everything he could possibly do to get himself named Asshole of the Week, but for whatever reason, it just hadn't happened until now. After all, this was the guy who, for awhile, had the testicular fortitude to try and retain his state Senate seat while under indictment, had his multi-million dollar......

Figures released yesterday revealed that $613 million of the money gamblers have been pumping into slot machines in Pennsylvania will go to property-tax relief for most homeowners and to lower the wage tax in Philadelphia. It's all thanks to Act 1, passed in 2006, which gave the state a portion of the gaming revenues from slots to use for tax relief. The Inquirer points out that finding the lowest gas prices in the area......

If they don't win tonight, they're out of the playoffs. So we'll have our fingers crossed. Meanwhile, how 'bout them Flyers, huh? Anyone else see the last five minutes of last night's game?......

Naturally. Philadelphians, both native and adopted, know we're the best. But it's still nice to be recognized, and now, the City of Brotherly Love has been recognized...as America's best city for young grads to live in. That's right! According to Apartments.com and CBCampus.com, this is the best place for young twentysomethings to live. (This may be the only quality of life-style survey ever where Philly comes in ahead of Phoenix and San Francisco. Phoenix was......

While touring Pennsylvania yesterday touting his health care plan, John McCain also got in a dig against Obama for failing to endorse the proposal, supported by himself and Clinton, to suspend the federal gasoline tax from Memorial Day to Labor Day. "City officials yesterday embraced the concept of bicycle sharing as a way to reduce traffic and pollution, but said many questions must be answered before Philadelphia becomes the first U.S. city to institute public......

We’ve often seen our relationship with SEPTA as a “loveless marriage,” too: The City and our beloved transportation system are promising a more cooperative relationship leading to “a vibrant, clean, safe and efficient transit system.” And they got a bridge they can sell ya, too. Police fear a serial robber who has hit 20 businesses is getting bolder, which may lead the armed bandit to become violent. The description is as vague as usual, but......

"Police removed a large suitcase filled with human remains from a rowhouse in South Philadelphia yesterday." The case has not been ruled a homicide. The older man living in the rowhouse is being cooperative and is apparently not connected to the suitcase. The suspicion is that the remains may be those of a baby reported missing in Baltimore several months ago. An autopsy will be performed today. "State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille......

Beginning at 10AM today at City Hall, Philadelphia School District officials will present their proposed $2.28 billion budget to City Council. You can already see the budget and prepared testimony on the district's website. Members of the public will offer testimony on the budget tomorrow. The Inquirer investigates the lasting effects of the shooting death of 33-year-old Moroccan-born Ouadii Souliman. He was gunned down at the door Al Aqsa Mosque on the border between Northern......

Dear Philadelphia Voters: I hope you’re proud of yourselves. No, really. I’m not saying that in the “Johnny, I hope you’re proud of yourself. Now your little brother has a black eye,” kind of way. I’m saying that in the most sincere way I can. Because whether you’re happy with the results of Tuesday’s Primary Election or not, you should still be happy about the day itself. I grew up in a very political......

"A man who was being evicted from his apartment in Yeadon, Delaware County, yesterday pulled a gun and shot the constable who served the eviction notice and the apartment manager, police said. The gunman fled into Southwest Philadelphia and hid in a rowhouse at 1846 Conestoga St, but a host of cops tracked him down and arrested him as he attempted to get away out the back door." The wounded men were listed in critical......

Philadelphia Safe and Sound, a local non-profit focused on improving the health, safety, and well-being of children, sent out a press release yesterday revealing that the board of directors had voted to cease all operations as of June 30, 2008. The press release doesn't go into a lot of detail as to why PSS is shutting down, but it seems pretty clear it has to do with recent budget cuts. You can read PSS's letter......

The big news today is obviously yesterday's primary. First off, Hillary won, but six of the 26 Pennsylvania superdelegates remain undecided. Also, Obama kept it close enough that it was still kind of win for him, and after all, he's still in the lead overall. Assuming Obama does become the nominee, what will that mean for Rendell and Nutter, who have supported Clinton all along? The Daily News says they'll come out of it......