Philadelphia

There's nothing better to heat up a chilly February day than stoking the debate over who is Philadelphia's best college basketball player. That would be especially true this season when the city boasts three outstanding talents - Ramone Moore of ...  

Want a new tree for your property? This afternoon, Mayor Nutter is expected to announce a new tree-planting initiative in Philadelphia, through which 2,000 trees will be given to residents who agree to water them, protect them and otherwise pamper them so ...  

How did the band first come together? Anton (Dang, bass), Johnny (Dang, guitar) and myself had been playing together for the better part of our lives. We were a four piece as O'Brother and when things changed, Tanner (Merritt, vocals/guitar) and Aaron ...  

Lawyers for Monsignor William Lynn call the judge biased because of a remark she made about potential jury questions. Common Pleas Judge Teresa Sarmina suggested that child sex-abuse was "widespread" throughout the Roman Catholic Church. Lynn say that ...  

The Philly Youth Poetry Movement is hosting its second annual Dream Big Literary Arts Festival starting Feb. 17 through Feb. 20. The festival will celebrate literacy, activism and peace; and will feature special guests such as Mayor Nutter and ...  

In court on Tuesday, Panas' mother wept silently as the first witness described the chaos on Elkhart Street that night. Police initially said Tepper was trying to break up the fight, but he was fired after an internal investigation. Tepper, then a 16-year ...  

Each year, more and more emerging designers are debuting during Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, the bulk of whose shows are at Milk Studios, also in the district. A former financial consultant for Charles Schwab, Greco made a career change ...  

It may be the most common eating disorder, more widespread than anorexia or bulimia. People who struggle with the disorder feel ashamed and alone, and often lose time at work or isolate socially. What is this you ask? It is Binge Eating Disorder, also ...  

The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/A5oQCL ) that Rep. Mark Cohen says he regrets not realizing the resolution's content. The paper says Cohen appeared at a news conference on the topic Monday with representatives of the ...  

On March 2, 1962 Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in the Philadelphia Warriors' 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. Only 4,000 or so fans witnessed the monumental moment, which occurred in Hershey (where the Warriors played some home games) rather than Philly.  

Ray Lewis—the 60-year-old former captain in the Philadelphia Police Department who was arrested during an Occupy Wall Street demonstration—was protesting with Occupy Philly today at Independence Hall. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey wrote ...  

A deal that lands Amar'e Stoudemire in Philly will erase a Knicks mistake and make the Sixers serious contenders. Reports surfaced that Philly has inquired about Stoudemire's availability. Most trades end up lopsided in one team's favor, but this one would be a step in the right direction for both teams.How It Helps the Sixers: True No. 1 ScorerThe Sixers only real weakness is the fact that they don't have a go-to scorer. Stoudemire would give...  

Former Gov. Ed Rendell and Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider are among six people mounting a potential joint bid for Philadelphia's largest newspapers.   Rendell said Friday that the group also includes New Jersey powerbroker George Norcross.   He says they submitted a non-binding letter of interest Thursday in buying Philadelphia Media Network.   The company operates The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. Creditors bought...  

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) Authorities in suburban Philadelphia say two high school students have been diagnosed with the highly contagious infection known as whooping cough. Chester County health officials say Great Valley High School students who have not been vaccinated  

“I just made shots, and at the end of the game it was a great stretch ... get an All-Star nod ... hey, I’ll go. But it’s just great to be mentioned.” Continued... The Sixers started their rally from an 88-84 deficit at the 3:14 mark ...