What happened on March 17, 2006
BUSINESS
Marketplace for the 'burbs Wegmans brings its supermarkets, beloved by foodies, to three sites around Philly. By Harold Brubaker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Jacquin to sell off Chambord brand The Phila.-based firm agreed to a $255 million deal for the raspberry liqueur with Brown-Foreman Corp. By Harold Brubaker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Lifestyle changes suit plus-size retailer As Americans are getting larger, Charming Shoppes has seen sales and profit margins rise, its CEO says. By Suzette Parmley INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Middle-schoolers swell SAT ranks - and do well By Kathy Boccella INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The Faheem Thomas-Childs Case The Philadelphia Inquirer
Earl Stout, labor leader later convicted of theft By Larry Eichel INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Simpson gives Bush the cold shoulder By Tirdad Derakhshani INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
City campaign-finance reports now on Web In compliance with a new law, 138 reports, including those of officials and potential candidates, are online. By Marcia Gelbart INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
Mourning, Part One
To snitch, or not to snitch
Mourning, Part Two
New Montco Web site to help lost-pet owners By Jeff Shields and Bonnie L. Cook INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
A rebuke on surveillance
Assembly approves plan to spare transportation fund By Jennifer Moroz INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU
Shedding some light. So, you think you know when the vernal equinox is? By Tom Avril INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Billboard firm rejects attack on campaign funds By Nancy Petersen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Don't Hit The Panic Button Just Yet By WILLIAM C. KASHATUS
McCains reputation as moderate is ill-deserved By Paul Krugman
In praise of Slobodan
A motive is missing in play-lot slaying Police say boy was well-liked. By Stephanie L. Arnold INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Bush reaffirms preemptive security, with a softer tone By William Douglas INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Harrisburg and Casino Sites Why pick only on Philly?
Letters
Corzine considers higher cigarette tax Already second-highest in the U.S., it would rise from $2.40 to $3 under his possible proposal. By Kaitlin Gurney INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU
'Sound familiar?' To historians, Iraq unrest does By Andrew Maykuth INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
On 'American Idol,' mean always wins By Stephen R. Schwartz
She cannot yet hear the echoes of her ancestors A daughter seems annoyed that she has the same name as her mother and grandmother, but it is a true heirloom. By Elizabeth McGinley
Hospice leader outlines challenges to end-of-life care As the demand for services grows, organizations work to uphold standards amid financial pressure. By Michael Vitez INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
N.J. School Construction Abandon the agency, not its vision
In Israel, they ask: Is bird flu here? By Michael Matza INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The realities of immigration reform By CRAIG MILLER
House challenger wants Josephs off May ballot By Thomas Fitzgerald INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Two Convicted, Face Life in School Killing Reaction: Residents relieved to see justice done. By Jennifer Lin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
When Public Sector Vies With The Private
2 Deptford policemen charged with abuse A driver had bruises and cuts. Lawyers for the officers denied the allegations. By Jan Hefler INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Mariano case is now in jurors' hands The councilman faces 22 corruption-related charges. If convicted, he could get up to 10 years in federal prison. By John Shiffman and Michael Currie Schaffer INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Tension at Roxborough High Teachers say disorder is on the rise. Officials argue it's not. By Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Most NCAA office pools won't draw a whistle Fees are a foul, however. By Sam Wood INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Man, 18, dies after gunfight with police An officer was wounded after responding to a mugging in Queen Village. Police caught an alleged accomplice. By Stephanie L. Arnold INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
U.S.-Irish relations have helped both sides economically As Ireland has prospered, its business ties with America have grown, from trade to investment. By Dermot Ahern
Two Convicted, Face Life in School Killing Guilty: Judge rejects the self-defense claim in death of 10-year-old. By Mitch Lipka and Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Grabbing for gun, suspect shot dead By Julie Shaw INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Boost early-childhood education Everyone will benefit if we all come up with a plan to prepare children in the Phila. region for school. By J. William Mills III
SEPTA expected to approve 104 new regional rail cars A Korean-Japanese consortium appears to have wrapped up the $244 million contract. By Larry King INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
How Evil Can You Get? Stealing The Dead From Their Families
Workers protest at hearing on cuts Union members say a revamp plan for city housing agencies lacks details on the number and the timing of layoffs. By Tina Moore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
James J. Burton III, 66, athletic director By Gayle Ronan Sims INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Police say DNA ties man to murder in catering office A prosecutor said that DNA from Jacuqin Byrd and the victim was found on two weapons at the scene. By Keith Herbert INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Duffield Ashmead III, 80, descendant of historic Phila. family By Gayle Ronan Sims INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Eagles girls bowled over the opposition A late-season run fueled Conwell-Egan's drive to the title game, and victory over Ryan. By Michael Mudrick FOR THE INQUIRER
Degenhardt resigns as Ocean City coach By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Camden Catholic and Absegami look to advance By Pete Schnatz INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Phils' Floyd progressing in march toward majors By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Hofstra ends 33-year skid in postseason Daily News Wire Services
Bomb scare delays game in San Diego Daily News Wire Services
Sorely missed Handzus to return to Flyers' lineup By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Rangers end slide, now alone in first THE INQUIRER STAFF
Miller, Rahlves 1-2 in super-G THE INQUIRER STAFF
Unheralded Aggies send 'Cuse packing Daily News Wire Services
Sixers start road trip by stalling in 4th again By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ski-jumping great headed back to joint Daily News Wire Services
Jagr takes charge as Rangers regain first Daily News Wire Services
'Nova ready to get down to business The Wildcats are trying to avoid the distractions that come with being home. By Shannon Ryan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Brown, Marbury work to end feud Daily News Wire Services
Birds' free agents won't start frenzy None of the new players is a big name. But owner Jeffrey Lurie resists criticism of the signings. By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Kentucky hopes to drive away a ghost of past By Ashley Fox INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Selig denies report of a Bonds probe Inquirer wire services
Hawks bounce back, defeat Rutgers St. Joe's still had its fire after a loss to Xavier. It will next face Hofstra in the round of 16. By Ray Parrillo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Woman says five Soul players were not involved in assault By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Montana knocks Nevada down to size Daily News Wire Services
Fewer minutes, more wins for Iati By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Longhorns want to prove their worth Texas has risen above regular-season stumbles By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
AN ATHLETE TOO BIG TO IGNORE Hawks' Bunch in spotlight, but not yet a star By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Culpepper apologizes in e-mail, says he'll beat boat rap Daily News Wire Services
The thrill of the big time Phila.'s Mustafa Shakur says he's honored to be playing before the home crowd in the NCAAs. By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A method to CBS's March Madness Geography and regional interest are major factors in determining who sees which games. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Neighborhood boy does good Chester's Bo Ryan has flourished as Wisconsin's head basketball coach. By Ray Parrillo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Mexico eliminates U.S. from Classic Daily News Wire Services
Roberts again wins diving gold The Perkiomen Valley junior was one of three District 1 competitors to win Class AAA crowns. By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Lower Merion again is grabbing 2d chance The Aces are hoping their torrid postseason play will once more lead them to the state final. By Jeff McLane and Rob Parent INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Undermanned Penn needs perfection By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Zoubek scores 31 points to lead Haddonfield win The 80-67 victory over Hamilton West puts the Bulldogs into a T of C semifinal vs. St. Patrick. By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Harvey takes comic aim, holding the expletives By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
'V' a complex tale from Alan Moore By JEROME MAIDA For the Daily News
Focus on Laglio-land: Brangelina nups rumored From Daily News wire services
Commentary on race misses its mark By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Bending it like Shakespeare: Soccer gal poses as a boy By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Surviving a 'Vendetta' Film based on comic-book terrorist-hero had obstacles to master By JEROME MAIDA For the Daily News
A 'History' that fills in the blanks By Rob Watson INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Looking skyward for a spark Artworks inspired by natural phenomena are the impetus of a new show. By Edith Newhall FOR THE INQUIRER
Matt Pond PA, accelerating Enjoying sold-out shows, "O.C." fame. By Steve Klinge FOR THE INQUIRER
V, for 'Vendetta' and very, very entertaining By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Orchestra's Unsworth to perform from his jazz CD By TOM DI NARDO For the Daily News
Erin go Philadelphia All around the area you can find sites that recall historic connections with Ireland. By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Salma Hayek looking for a winner in 'Dust' By ROBERT DOMINGUEZ New York Daily News
Button's big, fat birthday party A hippo at Adventure Aquarium is celebrating her 9th. By Dana Reddington INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pops serves a thin tasting of Gershwin The orchestra's sound and size did not suit the material. By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Underground hip-hop, literally, at Medusa By Hector Williams FOR THE INQUIRER
An artist starving for experience By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Carlene Carter back in music and in life By Nick Cristiano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The real story behind 'Find Me Guilty' doesn't help this mobster flick By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
LIVING
Two types of paint bring mixed-up cupboards back By Alan J. Heavens INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER
Fine sales of furniture and artwork By David Iams FOR THE INQUIRER
Rugs that'll floor you With bold colors and daring designs, area carpets are walking on the wild side. By Eils Lotozo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Katrina spawns an urban legend about mulch By Virginia A. Smith INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Big moment for art porcelain A recent David Rago auction was a rare event, showcasing an exquisite collection - much of it crafted in Trenton. By Karla Klein Albertson FOR THE INQUIRER
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