Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Lawyer says Jackson doctor sought CPR machine

Lawyer says Jackson doctor sought CPR machine: An attorney for the promoter of Michael Jackson's final concerts said Wednesday the singer's personal physician asked the company for life-saving equipment just days before the pop superstar's death.

Vick to Action News: "100% chance I'll start"

Vick to Action News: "100% chance I'll start": QB Michael Vick told Action News sports reporter Jaime Apody that he fully intends to be the starter on Sunday.

Food co-ops on rise in Philly area

Food co-ops on rise in Philly area: Pam Seida browses the aisle at Mariposa Food Co-op in West Philadelphia, looking for tempeh bacon, which she insists is "yummy."

SugarHouse has growing pains

SugarHouse has growing pains: SugarHouse is celebrating its first birthday this weekend, with live bands and fireworks planned over the Delaware riverfront. Yet, as it marks the milestone, Philadelphia's only casino continues to struggle against its area rivals.

Strong arm of Phila. politics

Strong arm of Phila. politics: In 1999, when John F. Street first ran for Philadelphia mayor, he said his campaign contributors had "a greater chance of getting business from my administration."

Strong arm of Phila. politics

Strong arm of Phila. politics: In 1999, when John F. Street first ran for Philadelphia mayor, he said his campaign contributors had "a greater chance of getting business from my administration."

NBA stars play for charity at Philly's Palestra

NBA stars play for charity at Philly's Palestra: This is NBA basketball without NBA control: 8,700 fans sweltering inside the Palestra, waiting patiently for a game delayed by late arrivals, with extra-loud music providing a thinly-veiled distraction.