As in, Lady Gaga is editing the Metro. On the day when our news editor is out, making me interim. An interim who hopes he gets to explain the nuances of what Milton Street means on an international level since…
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A List Of Interesting Stories I’ve Read Or Written Recently
• If it went in, it would be the most famous shot in college basketball history: the first desperation toss to win a national title and the last step in the ascent of a tiny mid-major school to the top…
The Murder of Ray Santiago
A wreck chaser who allegedly ran over a rival tow operator several times with his truck in what a prosecutor called a “brutal, clear showing of intent to kill” was held for trial on murder charges yesterday. Surveillance footage showed…
Today’s Metro Story…
… is about Kermit Gosnell, a West Philadelphia doctor accused of killing at least one woman and seven infants at his illegal-abortion clinic. Here’s the follow-up on state oversight, or lack thereof.
Today’s Metro Story: How political climate led to bloodshed
I spoke with U.S. Rep. Bob Brady yesterday about how rhetoric between/by politicians has led to a breakdown in respect for public office and, tragically, human life. He said Tucson is a reality check, and a call that things must…
A List of Interesting Stories I’ve Read Recently
• Is Belgium a case-study of intra-America’s divisive future? Brussels is what complicates the secessionist dream. A Flemish journalist likened the two main regions of Belgium to Siamese twins with only one heart: divide them, and one of them would…
The Kensington Strangler
“Call it overzealous community policing or vengeful fear-mongering, but Facebook users are stirring the pot about the Kensington strangler. On a fan page called “Catch the Kensington Strangler, before he catches someone you love,” a user posted a photo of…
Has the A.C. Serial Killer Struck Again?
First thing I thought when I heard four bodies were found grouped together, near water, on Long Island earlier this week? Terry Oleson’s life is about to become a living hell again. Oleson’s the guy who Atlantic County (NJ) authorities…
A List of Interesting Stories I’ve Read Recently
• What Mr. Kashin did after that was take on bigger and bigger enemies, a pattern that ended Nov. 6, when he was beaten nearly to death outside his doorway. His name has now been added to the list of…
Today’s Metro story
… is about tomorrow’s Election Day. Big-picture breakdown with Ed Rendell and Chris Matthews. Dan Onorato says Tom Corbett will try to suppress votes in Philadelphia, and has video of Corbett saying as much backing him up. And Bryan Lentz…