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  • Table-game talks go private in Harrisburg

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – Thu Dec 10, 3:35 am ET  

    HARRISBURG - The state House reconvened this morning to consider legislation authorizing table games at Pennsylvania slots parlors, but quickly broke for yet another round of closed-door talks without beginning public debate. Full Story »

  • Council approves hearings on Rivera death

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – Thu Dec 10, 2:58 am ET  

    City Council will hold hearings on Joaquin Rivera's death in the emergency waiting room at Frankford Hospital, which went unnoticed for more than an hour. Full Story »

  • 6th District race turning into dogfight

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – Thu Dec 10, 2:43 am ET  

    It looks increasingly like Democrats are going to have a dogfight on their hands in suburban Philadelphia's 6th Congressional District. Full Story »

  • NJ Transit funds study of South Jersey rail line

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – Thu Dec 10, 2:13 am ET  

    The NJ Transit board yesterday approved $9 million for an environmental impact study to advance a proposed South Jersey rail line from Camden to Glassboro. Full Story »

  • Found: Dog lost after dead uncle robbed in ER

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – Thu Dec 10, 2:09 am ET  

    In the commotion that followed the death - and robbery - of Joaquin Rivera while waiting for care at a hospital emergency room late last month, his niece's dog Tuti somehow disappeared. Full Story »

Philadelphia Daily News

  • He gets away but most of loot recouped

    Philadelphia Daily News – Thu Dec 10, 2:15 am ET  

    An Upper Darby Township school-bus driver pulled over his big yellow ride Tuesday to pick up money that had been doused in red dye and tossed in the street by a bank robber after a dye pack exploded in his stash, police said. Full Story »

  • Death of SW Philly boy a puzzle

    Philadelphia Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 8:50 pm ET  

    Homicide investigators are investigating the suspicious death of a 6-year-old boy in Southwest Philadelphia yesterday afternoon. Full Story »

  • Other Nobel controversies

    Philadelphia Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 7:41 pm ET  

    President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is arguably not the most controversial choice to come out of Norway, and certainly not the worst. Consider these choices and non-choices: Full Story »

  • OTHERS WE'D LIKE

    Philadelphia Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 7:04 pm ET  

    Former KYW-TV anchor/reporter Diane Allen ran for (and won) a New Jersey state Senate seat. And now that sources say former Fox 29 and KYW-TV anchor Dawn Stensland is pondering a congressional run in Delaware County, the Daily News has selected a dream slate of broadcasters who we'd like to see in office. Full Story »

  • Philadelphia police officer charged with soliciting teen

    Philadelphia Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 7:04 pm ET  

    Few things turn the stomachs of those in law enforcement like having to arrest one of their own. That's especially true when someone with a badge is locked up for trying to solicit sex from a minor. Full Story »

The Morning Call

  • Slate Belt man gets state prison time for assaulting officers

    The Morning Call – 54 mins ago  

    When Brendan J. Buss was angry at his distant cousin, he went to the man's Pen Argyl home and started busting windows. Police arrived and Buss fought with them, biting, punching and scratching and trying to grab one of their handguns. Full Story »

  • Woman critically hurt in Jim Thorpe fire

    The Morning Call – Thu Dec 10, 6:41 am ET  

    Storm made it difficult for rescuers to reach the twin home, which burned to the ground. A fire that leveled a twin home in Jim Thorpe early Wednesday morning and left one resident hospitalized in critical condition could have been burning for hours before anyone noticed it, according to Fire Chief Bill Diehm. | VIDEO, PHOTOS Full Story »

  • Head of Saucon Valley School Board during contract talks giving up the reins

    The Morning Call – Thu Dec 10, 6:41 am ET  

    Ralph Puerta declines to stay on as president. Lachlan Peeke is chosen to replace him. After leading the Saucon Valley School Board during tumultuous negotiations with the teachers union, board President Ralph Puerta handed off his title to another school director at the board reorganization meeting Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Barletta announces another run for Congress

    The Morning Call – Thu Dec 10, 6:41 am ET  

    Hazleton mayor seeking Kanjorski's 11th District seat in U.S. House. He discounts GOP challenge from Monroe lawyer. Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, a Republican who gained national prominence for his anti-illegal immigrant stance, announced Wednesday he will run a third time for Congress from the 11th District in northeastern Pennsylvania. Full Story »

  • Emmaus' proposed budget contains 6% increase in property taxes

    The Morning Call – Thu Dec 10, 6:41 am ET  

    The 2010 budget proposed by Emmaus borough officials calls for the borrowing of $1.5 million to complete capital projects and purchases and a 6 percent property tax increase to cover rising costs. Full Story »

CBS 3 Philadelphia

  • Police Probe Death Of Southwest Philly Boy

    CBS 3 Philadelphia – Thu Dec 10, 8:14 am ET  

    Police are investigating the sudden death of a 6-year-old boy whose body was found inside a Southwest Philadelphia home Wednesday. Full Story »

  • N. Philly Sewage Leak Raises Health Concerns

    CBS 3 Philadelphia – Thu Dec 10, 8:12 am ET  

    Storm water runoff from Tuesday night's heavy rains caused the sewer system to back up in one North Philadelphia neighborhood. Several homes on the 3300 block of Smedley Street had as much as two feet of raw sewage backing up into their basements. Full Story »

  • Arrest Made In Main Line Burglaries

    CBS 3 Philadelphia – Thu Dec 10, 7:35 am ET  

    Eyewitness News has learned investigators are one step closer to solving dozens of burglaries along the Main Line. Full Story »

  • City Officer Charged With Soliciting Teen

    CBS 3 Philadelphia – Thu Dec 10, 6:33 am ET  

    A Philadelphia police officer has been arrested on charges he solicited a 15-year-old boy. Investigators said Officer Adrian Makuch, 49, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly soliciting a 15-year-old for sex and nude photos. Full Story »

  • Pistons Send 76ers To 11th Straight Loss

    CBS 3 Philadelphia – Wed Dec 9, 11:43 pm ET  

    Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and hit the winner with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 90-86 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, the 76ers' 11th straight loss. Full Story »

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The Times of Trenton

  • Suspect guilty in rape, beating case

    The Times of Trenton – Thu Dec 10, 1:55 am ET  

    DOYLESTOWN, Pa. -- A former Lambertville restaurateur yesterday was found guilty of attempted homicide, rape, kidnapping and robbery in a brutal attack on his ex-girlfriend last spring. Full Story »

  • Gay marriage factions pressure senator

    The Times of Trenton – Thu Dec 10, 1:55 am ET  

    As opponents and supporters of the state's proposed gay marriage bill count votes ahead of expected legislative action this month, Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Lawrence, is hearing it from both sides. Full Story »

  • Hamilton adult store loses zoning fight

    The Times of Trenton – Thu Dec 10, 1:55 am ET  

    HAMILTON -- Cheers and applause erupted in council chambers late Tuesday night as the zoning board denied adult store Video Xpress its proposed expansion in a 5-2 vote. Full Story »

  • Passing car struck during shootout

    The Times of Trenton – Thu Dec 10, 1:55 am ET  

    TRENTON -- A passing car was struck by stray bullets during a shootout near the intersection of St. Joe's Avenue and Girard Avenue last night, police said. Full Story »

  • Couple, 3 others cited for mortgage fraud

    The Times of Trenton – Thu Dec 10, 1:55 am ET  

    PHILADELPHIA -- A New Hope, Pa., couple were among five people indicted in a foreclosure rescue and mortgage fraud scheme that involved lawyers, mortgage brokers and more than $14.6 million in loans. Full Story »

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