The City
- ADHD medicine shortage frustrating patients, parents
Trish Luberda makes her living as an education consultant and advocate for people with special needs.
But those credentials have been of little use in a crisis closer to home, as she has tried desperately to get her hands on the medication that two of her daughters, ages 11 and 17, need to manage their attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Shore renters being duped by Craigslist scammers
BRIGANTINE, N.J. - When Shore real estate agent Maria Schrenk started getting calls last week inquiring about a cheap summer rental on an upscale property that she had listed for sale or annual lease, she knew something was awry.
- A U.-TURN IN CAMDEN: Rutgers fights to stay Rutgers
AN ENORMOUS book sits on a shelf near my Rutgers-Camden diploma, just a few steps from the closet where my old black-and-red Rutgers wrestling singlet lies stuffed inside a duffel bag.
- N.J. district to sue educator
PARSIPPANY, N.J. - A northern New Jersey school district plans to sue its superintendent in a bid to recover almost $38,000 in alleged salary overpayments he received under a contract the state forced it to rescind.
- Kevin Riordan: Time for a detour on road to merging Rowan, Rutgers-Camden
Gov. Christie's proposal to merge Rutgers-Camden into Rowan University reminds me of . . . Admiral Wilson Boulevard.
Consider: A dozen years ago, a Republican governor named Christine Todd Whitman sought to transform South Jersey's notorious strip from sleazy to scenic.
- At least 24 archdiocese schools appeal closings
The Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia fighting proposed closings and mergers have held candlelight vigils, organized rallies and marches, and served up spaghetti dinners.
- Corbett 'buckled' to pressure, former aide says
HARRISBURG - A controversial former welfare adviser who left Gov. Corbett's administration says the governor "buckled" to media and special interests in his case.
- Activists mobilize ahead of Corbett budget address
HARRISBURG - Once again, a coalition of faith-based groups is holding its vigil at the Capitol before the governor's annual budget address.
- A solar farm's slow going
When Bob Keares proposed building Pennsylvania's largest solar farm in the heart of Chester County, he expected a warm reception, certainly from environmentalists.
- Phila. Water Dept. wants 28.5% rate hike
The Philadelphia Water Department plans to seek a 28.5 percent rate increase, starting in October and spreading across a little less than three years.
Your Money
- Shore renters being duped by Craigslist scammers
BRIGANTINE, N.J. - When Shore real estate agent Maria Schrenk started getting calls last week inquiring about a cheap summer rental on an upscale property that she had listed for sale or annual lease, she knew something was awry.
- A solar farm's slow going
When Bob Keares proposed building Pennsylvania's largest solar farm in the heart of Chester County, he expected a warm reception, certainly from environmentalists.
- NBC sees pay dirt with Super Bowls ads, spin-offs
NBC Sports, now owned by Comcast Corp., has sold a record $250 million in advertising for Sunday's Super Bowl game and is hoping that audience spillover from the big game will boost two prime-time shows, The Voice and Smash.
- Talk of a big airline merger is taking off
Since American Airlines filed for bankruptcy in late November, speculation is swirling in the airline industry that there could be another big merger.
- Web Wealth
Real estate is no easy game, as "underwater" homeowners have found in recent years. You need your wits about you, and these sites help you do that with plain language and suggestions.
- The Week in Words: The next phase; helping her pack; where hacking is a good thing
"After extensive deliberations with the board, I recommended to them that I was no longer the right person to lead Sunoco as it progresses to the next phase of its future."
- Jeff Gelles: Big finance boosting its political gifts
As he touted his latest idea for home refinancing, aimed at helping up-to-date homeowners benefit from low interest rates even if the value of a home has fallen, President Obama showed off a simplified mortgage-disclosure form - one of the initial goals of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau he championed.
- PhillyDeals: For Bill Graham, 'money was never what it was about'
William A. Graham IV had lunch the other day with George Norcross III, his cut-throat rival in the insurance brokerage and consulting business.
- Haven: An 'empty nest' that still bustles
The chili pot will be on in the Moorestown home of Fred and Rosemary Abbate. The kitchen will be transformed into food central.
- Joining forces to help fine-tune wind technology
Wind-turbine manufacturer Gamesa, a Spanish company with U.S. headquarters in Langhorne, is working with the Department of Energy to transform wind-power technology, making it cheaper and more reliable.
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The Weather
Current Conditions : 33.5F / 0.8C, Overcast - 8:35 AM EST Feb. 5
Today - Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Tonight - Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
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Monday - Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Sports
- Reserve Belcore leads Quakers past Brown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Most nights, when Penn's basketball team takes the proverbial stage, Zack Rosen and Tyler Bernardini play the leading roles.
- Video: Jerome Allen and Rob Belcore talk about Penn's win over Brown
Not surprisingly, the mood outside the Penn locker room after Saturday night's 65-48 rout of Brown was much brighter than it was after Friday's loss at Yale.
- Sixers rebound with win over Hawks
ATLANTA - One of the remarkable traits of the 76ers this season is their ability to let go of something and move on to the next challenge.
- There just might be hope for the Eagles
And now, something different: reasons for Eagles fans to hope.
As Philadelphians grind their molars and prepare to watch the Giants and Patriots play for their fourth Lombardi Trophies, it's tempting to point to the differences between the two finalists and the 8-8 Eagles.
- Giants' Manning winning over critics
INDIANAPOLIS - Like many, Kurt Warner didn't think much of Eli Manning when he first saw him play.
And like many who slighted Manning because he played for the hated New York Giants, or because they thought he was treated like royalty because of his name or because he made that Eli face, Warner probably didn't give him a fair shake for personal bias.
- Bob Ford: Another not-so-super Sunday for Eagles coach Reid
Andy Reid said he would watch the Super Bowl and then, first thing Monday morning, it will be back to work trying to get the Eagles into the next one.
- Flyers fall short narrowing 6-goal deficit
The Flyers fought to the very end.
It was the beginning and middle that were the problems.
Faced with a 6-0 deficit after two periods, the Flyers made an all-out charge in the final 20 minutes before falling, 6-4, to the New Jersey Devils in Saturday's matinee at the Wells Fargo Center.
- Jefferson sparks Friends' Central to win
With an irritated grimace and flailing arms, Amile Jefferson portrayed his frustration with the game's physical style.
Friends' Central head coach Jason Polykoff knew he had to calm the highly touted forward, and subbed Jefferson as the first half ended.
- Phil Anastasia: Eustace QB Spellman guided by books over football
Chris Spellman was like lots of other red-blooded American 12-year-olds. He had football posters on all four walls of his mind and football dreams in all four chambers of his heart.
- Shipley basketball star learned well from father
Shipley basketball player Isaiah Baker still remembers the party.
He was about 13 years old, and it was the first time he had seen kids drink alcohol at a party. Some of them became rambunctious. Baker grew so uncomfortable that he wanted to leave. He called his father to pick him up.
Entertainment
- Viewing Fashion Week from the not-so-cheap seats
New York Fashion Week insiders may get invitations to runway shows for free, but folks who are willing to pay definitely have a more posh experience.
- Art: The glory of van Gogh in his element - nature
The moment you enter "Van Gogh Up Close" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the exhibition tells you that it's something special, one of those uncommon revelations of artistic soul that once seen, can never be forgotten.
- Mass. boxer on '05 reality TV show dies
A boxer who appeared on the 2005 reality TV show "The Contender" has died after being struck by a Massachusetts commuter train while he was walking along the tracks.
- US, Australian filmmakers die in helicopter crash
Award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia, their employer National Geographic said Sunday.
- New Recordings
Pop Georgia-born, Philadelphia-based songwriter Adam Arcuragi calls his ramshackle folk-rock "death gospel" and makes no attempt to disguise his seriousness of purpose on his third full-length album. Like A Fire . . . shares a name with Arcuragi
- 11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
- Jason Wu for Target launches Sunday
Ready, get set... Run. The Jason Wu for Target collection launches Sunday morning, and if you're wondering what exactly to expect, view the gamine-chic line here.
- 'The Retribution': Crime-solving partners confront two killers
My introduction to Scottish crime writer Val McDermid's compelling characters, clinical psychologist and criminal profiler Dr. Tony Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordon, came from watching the outstanding TV series Wire in the Blood on BBC America a few years back.
- Chick Wit: Collecting gadgets that collect dust
The salesman told me a snowblower would change my life, but so far it hasn't.
What a snow job.
Because it only snowed once thus far, for two whole inches. I'm not complaining, but that snowfall cost me $300 an inch.
- Murder at Pemberley, and Mr. Wickham a suspect
Death comes to Pemberley, one of the great houses in Derbyshire, and a most unwelcome guest it is.
Not only does the loss of life come at a most inopportune time, the night before the annual Lady Anne's ball, the highlight of the local social season, but it is a most violent and unexpected fatality in the bargain.
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