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Playing the Field

Old, senile sports announcers and people still Tebowing (unfortunately)

2012/05/23

Playing the Field, the out of date edition.

Angelo Cataldi, The Voice Of The Philly Sports Fan

Sixers giving us reason for the season

2012/05/22

The Sixers have learned a great deal about themselves.

Alexandra Wigglesworth, Absurdcity

Man charged with theft after bank accidentally deposits $69k in his account

2012/05/22

Joseph Bucci, 22, allegedly spent the money on a car, airline tickets and a pet dog, police said.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Firefighters union calls for fire commissioner's job over fatal Kensington blaze (UPDATED)

2012/05/22

The inferno at the vacant Thomas W. Buck Hosiery Complex claimed the lives of firefighters Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney in April.

Danny Cevallos, Lawful Entries

Our parents were criminals

2012/05/22

New Jersey's scandal over "Tanning Mom" gives us insight into how our own parents acted — and if the state should regulate what "good parenting" is.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Defense begins in landmark priest sex-abuse case

2012/05/22

A former Archdiocese official testified that Monsignor William Lynn did not have sole authority over priest transfers.

Mike Greger, Remember the Vet

Fat Joe to give concert at Soul game

2012/05/22

Hip-hop artist to perform after June 2 game vs. Orlando.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

VIDEO: Leonard Lavender: Villanova cabbie arrested for drug dealing was known for opera serenades

2012/05/22

Lavender, 59, dubbed "the opera cabbie of the Main Line," was arrested by Radnor Police after a two month undercover investigation.

Playing the Field

Sports figures who will dominate Summer 2012

2012/05/22

Plus, Kevin Garnett calls Philadelphia fans "fair-weather."

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

'Phase one' of Jay-Z's Made in America Festival lineup announced (UPDATED)

2012/05/22

Confirmed artists include Pearl Jam, D'Angelo, Odd Future, X, Janelle Monae and Meek Mill.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Philly policewoman arrested for toy store theft conspiracy

2012/05/21

Bridgette Paris, 48, is a 14-year force veteran.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Private security workers fight for the right to organize at City Hall

2012/05/21

Local and state leaders appear in support of a resolution introduced by Councilman Jim Kenney.

Rikard Larma, Photography

Emergency. Frankford fire Sunday - Two-alarm blaze guts brick building

2012/05/21

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Two more priests removed for sexually abusing minors

2012/05/21

The announcement comes on the heels of resolutions regarding eight other priests earlier this month by Archbishop Charles Chaput.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Judge: No trial delay for Jerry Sandusky

2012/05/21

The sexual abuse trial for the former Penn State coach will begin June 5.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Firefighters to promote safety program in wake of fatal Bridesburg blaze

2012/05/21

Responders found the body of an elderly woman on the block last night.

Playing the Field

Playing the Field: Babe's jersey, Lawrence Taylor's ring

2012/05/21

Ever wanted to smell the sweat of a 92-year-old jersey worn by the greatest baseball player of all-time?

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

All eyes on Philly: City's hip hop scene poised for a national comeback?

2012/05/20

Local luminaries and up-and-comers join for a meeting of the minds at Sole Control sneakers to talk about Philly's pivotal position in the music industry.

Jonathan Alpert, No More Drama

How to overcome your need to fit in

2012/05/20

Being true to yourself is part of becoming an adult.

Metro's daily puzzles solutions

Solution to Monday, May 21, 2012 to Weekend, May 25, 2012 crossword and Sudoku

2012/05/20

Daily puzzle solutions.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Three shot, two killed in weekend violence

2012/05/20

A woman was shot in the face and neck in West Oak Lane, while two men were killed in two separate incidents in North Philadelphia and Kingsessing.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Attempted robbery leads to triple stabbing at Bustleton carnival

2012/05/20

Three men were injured in the melee Friday night, police said.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Bustleton man struck and killed while painting fence

2012/05/20

Three men in the car who struck the victim were hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Poll: Half of New Jersey residents don't believe in evolution

2012/05/20

Nearly as many respondents believe in astrology as they do in evolution.

Playing the Field

Playing the Field: Kyrie Irving is a hustler, Megatron plays baseball

2012/05/20

Irving goes Eddie Murphy and dresses up as an old man. Except it's actually funny.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Engineer killed after accident at Phila. Media Network printing plant

2012/05/18

A Delaware man in his 40s was reportedly crushed by an 1,800 pound roll of newsprint.

Playing the Field

Playing the Field: Dwyane Wade erupts, ranking best third wheels

2012/05/18

We break down our favorite third wheels, plus enjoy Paulina Gretzky.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

UPenn, Temple top most dangerous colleges list

2012/05/17

The compilation is based on crime statistics for the past three years.

Mike Greger, Remember the Vet

Eagles Notebook: LeSean McCoy signs 5-year deal

2012/05/17

Eagles running back will be in Philly through 2017 season.

Metro Philadelphia City Desk

Police: Woman shot in Mount Airy has died

2012/05/17

Victim, 31, was shot once in the head while sitting in a car.

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