US – Tuesday, February 9
Plant blast under investigation
Federal investigators headed to Connecticut yesterday to determine the cause of an explosion at an unfinished power plant that killed at least five workers and hospitalized dozens of others.
 
Pressure grows for sanctions
International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew yesterday after Tehran announced plans to make higher-enriched uranium and add 10 nuclear sites in a year, raising Western fears it wants to develop atom bombs.
 
Stern: I’d do ‘Idol’ for $100M
Howard Stern took to his radio show yesterday to address the rumors that he’s a possible replacement for Simon Cowell for the next season of “American Idol.” To sum it up? He’s not going for it.
 
Dancing while the skinny lady sings
You’ve heard of the jukebox musical? David Parsons and singers AnnMarie Milazzo and Tyley Ross of the East Village Opera Co. offer a jukebox opera, playing nightly at the Joyce. Eleven Parsons dancers share the stage with Milazzo and Ross, who clutch microphones cranked to 11 and stroll through the action. On the recorded soundtrack, three drummers create a wall of sound so loud you — well, I — want to hide under the seat. Digital video of abstract patterns, natural landscapes and stunning architecture change for each song.
 
‘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.
 
Let me count the ways ...
‘Tis the season for writing love letters. But that can be a daunting endeavor, especially when you’re not sure where to start. Should you put it in verse, use flowery language, get erotic? As with almost anything in life, the simpler you keep it, the easier (and often better) it will be. It doesn’t sound that romantic, but think of your love letter as a laundry list of the reasons why you adore your sweetheart. It’s kinda like Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43: “How do you love your partner? Count the ways!” Here’s how to do it without rhyming or pulling out a thesaurus:
 
 The family of William Panas Jr., 21, including, from left, sister Lauren, father William  and mother Karen, were happy to hear the news of the charges yesterday.
Metro: Rikard Larma
DA’s decision: Officer charged
  PHILADELPHIA. For nearly three months, William Panas Sr. has been on a crusade to get his son’s alleged killer brought to justice.
 
 
 PhillyCarShare only has older model Priuses in its fleet.
Metro: File Photo
 

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Local state of emergency: Mayoral cleaningMayor Michael Nutter put in some shovel time on the 7200 block of Charles Street in Northeast Philadelphia yesterday after giving an update on the city's snow removal operations. The city's 450 plows and salt trucks cleared the thoroughfares and the local state of emergency was lifted by 1 p.m.Local state of emergency: Mayoral cleaning
Mayor Michael Nutter put in some shovel time on the 7200 block of Charles Street in Northeast Philadelphia yesterday after giving an update on the city's snow removal operations. The city's 450 plows and salt trucks cleared the thoroughfares and the local state of emergency was lifted by 1 p.m.
Metro: Rikard Larma
 
 

Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Big business on Wing Bowl day
The forecast calls for a snowstorm on Friday, but Shannon Niland-Carroll is hoping to see it rain — as in cash — all over South Philadelphia for 610 WIP’s Wing Bowl 18.
 
 
 
 
Briana Sposato, 18-year-old Art Institute freshman helped avert disaster at highrise dorm
Metro: Rikard Larma
 
 
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 The family of William Panas Jr., 21, including, from left, sister Lauren, father William  and mother Karen, were happy to hear the news of the charges yesterday.
DA’s decision: Officer charged
  PHILADELPHIA. For nearly three months, William Panas Sr. has been on a crusade to get his son’s alleged killer brought to justice.
 
 
MMMpod
The February MMMpod features conversation from Ozzy Osbourne. Michael Emerson from "Lost" tells us about his days enjoying punk rock in Boston. We also dig up an old interview from the late great Howard Zinn. We have a song from Delta Spirit and The Soft Pack, who tell us where they got their name.