US – Sunday, March 14
National
Most Americans: Regulate Wall St.
An overwhelming majority of Americans wants Wall Street subjected to tougher regulation in the aftermath of the bank bailout and the bonus scandals that have rocked the U.S. financial sector, according to a Harris poll released on Thursday.
 
International
Chile inauguration disturbed by quake
The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile’s president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.
 
The Word
Is nothing in her life real anymore?
When we first read that Heidi Pratt was firing husband Spencer Pratt as her manager, we thought, “Yay! Heidi’s new face is finally doing something right!” But then we found out that although she did fire Spencer, it seems like she’s replacing him with psychic Aiden Chase to take the reigns on her “career” — and then we got scared.
 
Music
Run this town
No living man but Jay-Z could get a sold out Boston arena so excited about New York City. But for two hours last night, the sold out crowd at the Garden was in an Empire State of Mind, as “The Blueprint 3” tour rolled into town.
 
Business
‘Free’ ad leads to fraud suit
NEW YORK. A Wisconsin college student is suing credit firm Experian — the brains behind the ubiquitous FreeCreditReport.com jingles — for fraudulent advertising after she inadvertently signed up for a monthly $14.95 monitoring service.
 
Food
One ‘Delight’ after another
Don’t confuse Sophie Dahl’s new cookbook for any skinny girl mantra.
 
SEPTA: 'Modest' fare hike, smart card delay
It appears that SEPTA riders will have to put up with tokens and an outdated fare collection system for another few years — not to mention paying more to use the system.
 
Philly
Jailed parents leave trouble behind
  PHILADELPHIA. When John Benson and Sheakia Stubbs were nabbed last month for leaving their 4-year-old son behind after allegedly robbing a South Street jewelry store, two things were clear: they weren't the sharpest criminals and they aren't going to win any awards for parenting.
Students get wireless Internet access across Drexel’s University City campus.
Philly
Taking over for ‘Taki’ at drexel
  PHILADELPHIA.  Drexel University's board of trustees named the successor to iconic former President Constantine Papadakis yesterday , giving the job to Franklin & Marshall College President John Fry.
 

Metro: Rikard Larma
Philly
Train derailment raises hazardous material fears
  PHILADELPHIA. City Councilman Darrell Clarke said he will ask federal officials to review the policy for allowing rail companies to transport hazardous materials through Logan Square after a freight train carrying non-hazardous materials was derailed Monday night.
 

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Beautifil day for a Parkway run : 62 degrees A group of high school track and field runners took to Ben Franklin Parkway near the future site of the Barnes Museum on the hottest day of the year yesterday. The mid-afternoon temperature yesterday hit 62 degrees, with similar highs expected the next two days.Beautifil day for a Parkway run : 62 degrees
A group of high school track and field runners took to Ben Franklin Parkway near the future site of the Barnes Museum on the hottest day of the year yesterday. The mid-afternoon temperature yesterday hit 62 degrees, with similar highs expected the next two days.
Metro: Rikard Larma
 
Philly
Starr now points toward Fishtown
After a decade of dominating Center City’s bar and restaurant scene and putting a toe into New York, Stephen Starr is taking his empire to a decrepit Frankford Avenue warehouse.
Philly
Obama gets a spot of Tea at Arcadia
Amid cheers and angry chants of “Let’s start over,” President Obama took his last push for health care reform on the road yesterday to Arcadia University.
 
Former Mayor John Street, left, doesn’t like a tax on sugary drinks, saying it will hurt the poor more than it will help fight obesity.
Metro: Rikard LarmaSweets start to become taxing
  PHILADELPHIA. When Deputy Mayor for Health Don Schwarz was asked last week about the true purpose for a new tax on sugary beverages like soda and sports drinks, the good doctor's answer was short and sweet.
 
 
 
Police turned out in force Thursday at 15th and Chestnut streets.
Philly
Felony charges for alleged flash mobs
  CENTER CITY. Pushing for harsher sentencing and expulsion against teen mobs will do little to crack down on copy cats, community activists said Thursday after 16 teens were hit with felony charges following the second incident in two weeks.
Former Mayor John Street came to the City Council yesterday and blasted Mayor Michael Nutter's new tax proposals.
Philly
Street: Now's time for reform
  CITY HALL. Former Mayor John Street, never a close ally of the current mayor, said he hasn't seen the government reform that Mayor Michael Nutter promised.
 

Philly
Cold reception for Nutter's fees on beverages, trash
  CITY HALL.  People are apparently addicted to sugary beverages, for taxing them at 2 cents an ounce, even if it means keeping libraries, recreation centers and other city services open as well as making us less fat, is not so popular.
 
Philly
Wynn gets a leg up for ‘cutest’ casino
10600 block, site of a shooting
Fees up, no more cuts to workforce
Mixed results for city's 3-1-1 plan
Wynn will swap luxury for ‘cute’
Pete Kent won’t be forgotten
Jury to get Danieal Kelly case
After the snow, potholes open up
Budget battle in trash, soda aisle?
Jane Pepper is ‘a force for green’
Voices
The Senate’s Weak Health Care Bill
New Hess ‘Truck’ is a wheel drag
’Tis always the season for taking!
This year’s best movie ever made
Q&A: Three the hard way
On Tiger’s rapid fall from grace
Filibuster is bad for democracy
THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL REFORM
Abortions — only for the rich?
Cage match: Glenn Beck Vs. History
 
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SEPTA: 'Modest' fare hike, smart card delay
It appears that SEPTA riders will have to put up with tokens and an outdated fare collection system for another few years — not to mention paying more to use the system.
 
 
Music
MMMpod
The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.