Eagles QB McNabb to start vs Cards after benching Nov 25, 2008
AP Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb throws during practice in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov.. PHILADELPHIA Donovan McNabb's benching lasted less than 24 hours ... McNabb will start when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. (Yahoo News)
Obituaries for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
He was also employed at Mastak Corp in Philadelphia for four years and served as director of the Pennsylvania Regional Tissue Bank, Scranton. He operated. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
DEMAND IN SUPPLY: Phillies merchandise still going fast Nov 20, 2008
As Philadelphia celebrates its first World Series title in 28 years and first major sports title in a quarter century, the sale of World Series championship merchandise has "blown away everyone's expectations," says Howard Smith, Major League Baseball's senior vice president of licensing and retail ... The healthy sales are attributable not only to Philadelphians pent-up demand but also to the city's strong retail infrastructure, particularly the area's 24 Modell's stores ... Most of the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No doubt: Dustin Pedroia MVP Nov 19, 2008
Pedroia became just the third player in history - Cal Ripken (Baltimore Orioles, 1983) and Ryan Howard (Philadelphia Phillies, 2006) were the others - to follow up a Rookie of the Year award with an MVP honor in his second season. cw0. (Boston Herald)
Fans can relive Phillies' title with DVD Nov 18, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- After waiting 28 years to watch their team win a second World Series title, Phillies fans are about to get the chance to celebrate as often as they wish. With the scheduled Nov. 25 nationwide release of the official "2008 World Series Film: Phillies vs. Rays" -- the ultimate retrospective of the Philadelphia Phillies' quest to win this year's World Series championship -- fans can relive the experiences of the first major sports championship in the city since 1983 ... A world... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Love of crafts echoed in home decor Nov 12, 2008
By VIRGINIA A. SMITH - The Philadelphia Inquirer (0) Text Size ... PHILADELPHIA -- Elissa Topol's love of crafts goes back to her days as "a child of the '60s," that fabled time of patchwork jeans and crocheted afghans, hand-thrown pots and homemade candles ... Other pieces come from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, which opens Thursday and runs through Nov. 16 at the Convention Center. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
Dr. Clack's collection includes dollhouses and a circus made by Schoenhut, a Philadelphia company. "Their circuses are very valuable," Mr. Roper said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
13 creepy places to get your chill on Oct 29, 2008
Mtter Museum, PhiladelphiaFrom the sliced human head floating in a glass case, la Damien Hirst, to the gruesome collection of preserved presidential tumors and a plaster cast of Siamese twins Chang and Eng (as well as their actual conjoined livers), 's Mtter museum is a must-see, especially for those who found the movie "Dead Ringers" oddly compelling. Part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the oldest medical school complex in North America, it combines exhibits of... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Barack Obama cuts TV stations cord over Joe Biden grilling Oct 27, 2008
By Associated Press PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania Republicans are disavowing an e-mail sent to Jewish. More on. (Boston Herald)
Series notes & Quotes: Rays look to cash in on Series appearance (Today) Oct 26, 2008
Sitting on the shelf atop his cubicle, the All-Star closer has several figurines and bobbleheads of other Philadelphia Phillies players: Moyer, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Shane Victorino. "I just have nowhere better to put 'em," Lidge said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder... Oct 14, 2008
Exhibitors and dealers attending this show include: Aero (Finland) will showcase examples of vintage Finnish design, John Alexander (Philadelphia, Pa. will display fine furniture and decorative arts in the British Arts and Crafts style, and the Staley-Wise Gallery (New York City) will touch on a collection of fashion photography, Hollywood portraits, landscape and still-life images. (Suite101.com)
Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration Oct 14, 2008
Gustav Dentzel of Philadelphia was known for his stunning hand-carved animals, and this carousel is no exception. It s been restored to pristine condition, including seven original oil paintings that adorn the top crown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chicago's 1933-1934 Worl'd Fair Col... Oct 11, 2008
Though commemorating a historical event, the fair committee decided against the sort of historical theme that had proven to be unpopular in Philadelphia. They decided instead to focus on the progress that had been made in science, and A Century of Progress became the theme of the fair. (Suite101.com)
Newport in the Gilded Age Oct 4, 2008
back to New York or Philadelphia or wherever else when the New England summer faded ... Newport has more Colonial homes than New York, Philadelphia and Boston combined, according to the Colonial historical society. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
Appreciation for the Wildwoods' vernacular architecture rose sky high in 1997 when the prestigious Philadelphia architectural firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates declared the trove a valuable asset. The National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2006 named the Wildwoods' motels as one of the 11 most endangered historic sites in America. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Ailing witness back at Simpson trial Sep 17, 2008
16: Despite being handcuffed and shackled, a convict escapes from his handlers in the Philadelphia Airport, and police aren't informed until the next day. WCAU's Deanna Durante reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
Several players said the cancellation of Tuesday s game with the second-place Philadelphia Phillies was a no-brainer. It s very petty to even think about playing a baseball game at this point, said Chipper Jones, who watched televised reports of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington from his home in Alpharetta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
In Newport, a peek at how the rich garden Sep 4, 2008
Hamilton, who bailed out Bristol's wonderful Blithewold Botanic Garden when it almost folded some years ago, also maintains a home with six greenhouses near Philadelphia and is a link to the grand estate gardeners of the Gilded Age. Her family has summered in Newport for generations. (Boston Globe)
Store fans sports passions Sep 4, 2008
One thing he noticed when he and his high school sweetheart-turned-wife, Christine, moved to the Delaware Valley 10 years ago after she got a job at Sunoco headquarters was the intensity of Philadelphia fans. "It's such a community," Rieck said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Tastykake Kicks Off Football Season By Offering Loyal Fans a Chance Sep 3, 2008
to Win Philadelphia Eagles Tickets. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- What is the only thing better than enjoying a Tastykake and watching the Philadelphia Eagles challenge for a championship every Sunday on television ... As the 2008 Philadelphia Eagles season kicks off, Tasty Baking Company, makers of the Tastykake snack line, today announced that loyal Tastykake and Eagles fans can win individual tickets to 2008 Philadelphia Eagles home games at Lincoln Financial Field or a grand prize... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shenoy takes the bugs out of Web sites of flea markets Sep 1, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal - by ... If you are already a Philadelphia Business Journal subscriber please create or sign into your bizjournals ... For immediate access to this article, as well as the most recent edition of Philadelphia Business Journal online, become a print subscriber. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
'Dark Knight' swings past $500 million mark Sep 1, 2008
CBS 3 Philadelphia - Sat Aug 30, 11:40 PM ET. Sponsored Links. (Yahoo News)
Gavel falls as Worthpoint buys GoAntiques Aug 26, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 21, 2008
"I'm probably the first bassoonist you've ever interviewed," he guessed (correctly) by cell phone from Philadelphia during a publicity stop for "The Rocker." 950. FILMS. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
FCC Steps Up Digital Transition Campaign in Wilmington Aug 17, 2008
The 83-by-25-foot, 10-million-pixel high-definition video wall located in the lobby of Comcast's new corporate headquarters has become quite a tourist attraction in downtown Philadelphia. Operators, programmers, Cable in the Classroom and CTAM shared their resources with more than 18,000 school leaders, educational technology purchasers and decision-makers this week at the National Educational Computing Conference in San Antonio. (Multichannel News)
Orange City restaurant offers three dining experiences in one Aug 13, 2008
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, the 6'9" Korver was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, but ended up playing for a Hawaiian team. His desire to explore and see the world led him to Africa, where he considered a career in leading tours. Those plans were set aside when he met his future wife, Deb, in the late 1980s. After marrying, the couple decided to settle in Orange City, following Clayton's dad and his business, MED-TEC, from Dallas to Paul Korver's hometown of Orange City in... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Before American Idol title, they were hopefuls just like everyone else Aug 10, 2008
Sources: The Philadelphia Tribune, Asbury Park Press, NNDB.com SEASON 1 Winner: Kelly ClarksonBirthday: April 24, 1982Hometown: Burleson, TexasAudition song: At Last (Etta James)Before Idol: The youngest of three, she turned to music at the age of 6 when her parents divorced. The tomboy didn't realize she wanted to be a singer until someone told her that her high school show performance of Vision of Love proved she was destined to sing. (Florida Times-Union)
Reebok dons US game face Aug 7, 2008
After shuttering high-profile stores in West Hollywood and Philadelphia over the past several years, Reebok is trying to sharpen its image in the United States, according to analysts. Earlier this year, the company unveiled a partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods to launch Reebok apparel boutiques inside all of the 340 Dick's stores across the country. (Boston Globe)
Trentonian Community Calendar Aug 7, 2008
Features The Paden Family, The Uplifters Mighty Aires, Wright Family of Philadelphia and tribute to Golden Aires of Trenton. Donation $10; children 10 years and under free. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Visiting The Navajo Nation Aug 2, 2008
Gregg Shepherd was a 25-year-old spiritual wanderer from suburban Philadelphia when he began having strange dreams of Indians and curious rock formations. So he packed up his wagon and headed west, as the story so often goes, in search of those dreams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gamers hit the virtual gridiron early Aug 2, 2008
"I know with Tennessee last year I'd actually play the video game before going to the field," said Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Deshaun Jackson. "It's good to be able to know the players you're going to be playing against. Playing the video game was part of my preparation.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Goldmine Pickers perform July 31 Jul 31, 2008
The band has charmed audiences during tours through Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont and in Washington D.C., Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Enthusiastically received as the opening band for a sold-out concert by the Del McCoury Band at northern Indiana's increasingly prestigious Performing Arts Series, the Goldmine Pickers has also performed alongside such greats as Hot Buttered Rum String Band, Angela Desveaux, Pierce Pettis, The... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Backyard Escapes Won't Break Summer Travel Budget Jul 27, 2008
If you live near Philadelphia try The Poconos, Pa. If you live near Boston try Newport, R.I.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
City Pass is available for Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Hollywood, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Toronto. As an example for a "staycation" or house guests, the Atlanta City Pass ($69 for adults and $49 for youth 3-12) costs about half the price of regular admission to six of Atlanta's top attractions: Georgia Aquarium; New World of Coca-Cola; Zoo Atlanta; Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour; a choice of the Fernbank Museum of Natural History or the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hollywood and lines Jul 25, 2008
In 2008, he's already worked comic book/sci-fi/fantasy shows in San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia. And this is what we hear there, 500 times a day: 'You think this is a great show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Quirky U.S. spots, from $139 Jul 23, 2008
Some neighboring cities boast strange attractions of their own, such as Philadelphia's Mutter Museum, dedicated to medical oddities; a tree in Villanova, Pa ... Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the U.S. Its known as The City of Brotherly Love, based on the friendliness of its people. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Remembering Mike Coolbaugh Jul 23, 2008
Joey and Jake threw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the National League Division Series game against Philadelphia, and the family was a guest of the team in Tucson this past March at Spring Training. This year's golf tournament should be bigger and better than the inaugural 2007 event. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Celebrity Body Parts: 10 Priceless Pieces of History Jul 21, 2008
The grisly parts are today on display in the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia. 9. (Fox News -- Politics)
Are the Braves done? Jul 21, 2008
Can the Braves still rally now to threaten division leaders Philadelphia and New York. Do they have all the pieces to mount such a comeback, and what will it take to get those necessary players to make recovery on the season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obituaries for July 21 Jul 21, 2008
He was born in Philadelphia and reared in Upper Darby, the son of the late William and Anna Maroski Chambers ... He was a member of the Sprinkler Union Philadelphia, Local No. 692 ... Burial: Private Donations: In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, C/O Elda Ford, 3400 Spruce St., 16 Penn Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
An exhibit of rare historic flags from the collection of renowned historian Dr. Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn is currently on display at Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House ... HThe Betsy Ross House is located at 239 Arch St. (between Second Streets), Philadelphia ... HCarpenter's Hall is located at 320 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Perelman Sues Late Wife Claudia Cohen's Family, Claiming They Cheated Her Jul 13, 2008
Both Claudia Cohen and Perelman are graduates of the Ivy League college in Philadelphia. The New Jersey case is Estate of Claudia L. Cohen v. Robert Cohen and James S. Cohen, BER-C-134-08, Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County (Hackensack). (Bloomberg)
Historic political printing plates up for auction Jul 6, 2008
The ticket holders heard a dramatic 1896 speech that propelled William Jennings Bryan to a presidential nomination, cheered John F. Kennedy accepting the Democratic nomination in 1960 and shouted at the top of their lungs for Wendell Willkie at the GOP's raucous 1940 convention in Philadelphia ... He was fascinated by plates used to print tickets to the 1940 GOP convention in Philadelphia, where supporters of Willkie, the dark horse candidate, packed the galleries, shouting "We want Willkie!"... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A master of oddball characters Jun 21, 2008
Langmuir, an odd duck from Philadelphia, made the find of a lifetime when he bought a trunk full of artifacts documenting an old New York freak show: a trove of previously unseen prints by the late, celebrated photographer Arbus ... Langmuir, reached at his home near Philadelphia, agrees that the two worked well together. (Boston Globe)
Big beat on River Street: This year's River Street Festival expects to bring 20,000 music lovers to Troy Jun 14, 2008
"It is good music and well produced. We've had a lot of fun. It's a great chance to see what the city has to offer." Tomorrow what the city will be offering is no less than 10 musical acts on 2 stages on opposite ends of River Street beginning at 11:30 a.m. Joining Naked Eyes on the lineup of acts is Vans Warped Tour recording artist Jet Lag Gemini, a punk rock quartet from New Jersey; ISM, a rock/electronica band from New York City and the Philadelphia group, Dr. Dog. Among the local artists on... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
GESTURE POLITICS Jun 13, 2008
THE price of everything, not just driving, is going up in the era of 130-a-barrel oil, but our presidential candidates have a hopelessly thumbless grasp of pocketbook politics (New York Post -- Opinions)
Stolen antiquities returned to Iraq Jun 10, 2008
Artifacts looted from Baghdad in 2003 seized by customs in Philadelphia ... BAGHDAD - Iraq took delivery on Monday of several ancient artifacts seized by U.S. customs officers in Philadelphia after being looted from Baghdad's national museum during the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 ... Antiquities Ministry spokesman Abdul-Zahra al-Talagani said the artifacts were found in Philadelphia by customs officials last month and handed over to the Iraqi embassy in Washington. (MSNBC -- International)
Charter schools rush to fill void in Big Easy Jun 9, 2008
The former financial planner, who switched to high school teaching in Philadelphia because he "hated" his life, had planned to start a school in New York ... Paul G. Vallas, a former Chicago and Philadelphia schools chief, was hired last year to run the Recovery School District, which splits responsibility for regular public school oversight with the Orleans Parish School Board. (MSNBC -- Race)
City Chase teammates thrilled by adventure Jun 9, 2008
Races have been held in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Next up: San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Chicago and New York. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Grateful Theo Ratliff makes best of latest opportunity with ... May 29, 2008
An NBA nomad, Ratliff had already spent time with Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Portland before getting traded to Boston in June 2006 along with [] in a deal that cost the Celtics a No. 1 pick (Randy Foye), Raef LaFrentz and Dan Dickau ... His five-minute stint in Game 1 of the first-round series against Philadelphia marked his first postseason appearance since 2000 when he was a member of the 76ers. (Boston Herald)
Harare diaryLiving in limbo as Zimbabwe awaits a presidential run-off May 15, 2008
Joseph, Philadelphia, USA. A: I would say what I said above, we need independent people monitoring the situation away from the cities, right up to the second election and for a while beyond that. (BBC News -- Africa)
TV Guide's Most Valuable Covers May 12, 2008
Initially distributed in only ten metropolitan areas -- New York City, Boston, Washington-Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Davenport (Iowa), Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania) -- TV Guide quickly expanded its publishing wings, eventually becoming one of the most widely-read magazines in the United States. Top Ten: TV Guide's Most Valuable Covers. (Suite101.com)
The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society May 5, 2008
For the first half of the 20th century, the Philadelphia Athletics franchise was one of the most successful in Major League Baseball. Although the A's have been away from Philadelphia for more than 60 years, the A's are not forgotten in the City of Brotherly Love ... Donald Moore reports on a group of dedicated Philadelphia Athletics historians and fans inside. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Downtown antique shop opens Apr 20, 2008
Before moving back to Casper, they ran a 4,000-square-foot antique store near Philadelphia. Dino is currently finishing up classes at Casper College and soon will add a Web component to the business. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Treasure hunters tell no lies Apr 19, 2008
Even so, Matt Congleton was insulted by Kohl's $300 offer for a baseball signed by the 1938 Philadelphia A's, including Jimmie Foxx and Connie Mack. "I just had it on eBay and got an offer for $2,500," said Congleton, of Raleigh, who said he was holding out for more. (News & Observer)
TCNJ to host 33rd Trenton Computer Festival Apr 10, 2008
A nonprofit educational corporation, TCF is operated by volunteers from TCNJ and the Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey, along with several other organizations: The New York Amateur Computer Club, The Computer Education Society of Philadelphia, Institute of Electrical and Electron ics Engineers Inc. Region 1 and its Princeton Central Jersey section, and the Princeton Joint Association for Computing Machinery. Show hours on April 26 are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.... (NJ.com -- Times)
Kalama stylist's 'Split Ends' episode debuts Saturday Apr 6, 2008
The bus unnerved her Philadelphia counterpart, who swapped places with Summers as part of a TV reality show ... KALAMA Hair stylists at a posh Philadelphia salon extended a warm welcome to Kalama barber Susan Summers, and they even tried to set her up on a blind date ... Meanwhile, her Split Ends counterpart, Philadelphia stylist Mary Lamb, was greeted in Kalama by the green bus Summers uses to haul antiques, which she sells in addition to clipping locks. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Toxic fumes, blisters & brain damage : The cost of doing business? Apr 3, 2008
"I was raking leaves by the barn, and my eyes started stinging. I came inside and looked in the mirror, and there were a million little tiny blisters over here, and here,'' he says, pointing to the magenta tissue his lower eyelids used to cover. The blisters burst and became infected, prompting doctors to amputate the thin flaps of skin containing them. Neighbor Connie Mather, a perky former schoolteacher from Philadelphia who owns a property around the corner, also had a run-in with the... (Ithaca Times, NY)
No place like home Mar 27, 2008
In March 2003, an FBI agent posing as a museum buyer at a meeting in Philadelphia pretended to purchase the copy from the two men for 5 million. In September 2003, Pratt gave up his claim to the copy. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Phils unveil '08 promotional schedule Mar 18, 2008
The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Phils unveil '08 promotional schedule. . (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Peter Becker Flower show set to color your world on Friday and Saturday Mar 15, 2008
Meadowbrook Farm in Abington Township submits an entry annually in the Philadelphia Flower Show. What you see in the Peter Becker Flower Show is the surplus they didn't need. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Marty Stuart treasures history of country music Mar 15, 2008
at the courthouse in Philadelphia, Miss. The first time I saw them I bought Little Roy's banjo album and a Lewis Family ashtray. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rangers tip Flyers, 5-4, in shootout Mar 3, 2008
Steve Valiquette foiled the Philadelphia Flyers again. Coming on in relief of ineffective starting goalie Henrik Lundqvist, Valiquette stopped 17-of-18 shots through overtime and then was perfect in the shootout for the Rangers, who beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-4, yesterday in New York ... Valiquette, who has five wins this season including three over Philadelphia, stopped defenseman Kimmo Timonen in the first round of the tiebreaker and kept out Carter s drive after it hit the left post. (Boston Herald)
Paddock gets ax from Sens Feb 28, 2008
By Associated Press PHILADELPHIA John Paddock ran out of ideas and time as he tried to get. By Herald wire services Daniel Alfredsson scored on a backhander with 3. (Boston Herald)
Precious Moments figurine creator dies at age of 82 Feb 25, 2008
Born in Philadelphia, Freedman moved with his family to Milwaukee, where he grew up. He attended Northwestern University and the California Institute of Technology. (Winona Daily News, MN)
