What happened on April 29, 2011
NEWS
Judge Hughes to end prominent career By Joseph A. Slobodzian, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sun rises on redesigned Chestnut Hill house By Sally Friedman, For The Inquirer
Visually impaired take time to smell and feel the flowers By Virginia A. Smith, Inquirer Staff Writer
A company's two drugs - at way different price points - tied in a study on treating macular degeneration By Stacey Burling, Inquirer Staff Writer
Why have tornadoes become so frequent? By Anthony R. Wood, Inquirer Staff Writer
Home of leading abolitionist Robert Purvis remains in peril By Stephan Salisbury, Inquirer Culture Writer
To some cops, 'roids trump reason By DANA DiFILIPPO & MICHAEL HINKELMAN, difilid@phillynews.com 215-854-5934
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center sets stage for major renovation By Peter Dobrin, Inquirer Music Critic
SEPTA, Philly get money for Wayne Junction station By Paul Nussbaum, Inquirer Staff Writer
Wharton State Forest trees felled to battle Southern pine beetle By Edward Colimore, Inquirer Staff Writer
Tell Me About It: Surly stepdaughter probably can sense disdain for her world By Carolyn Hax
Sweeney says he will withdraw moratorium from health insurance bill By James Osborne, Inquirer Staff Writer
Changing Skyline: Rejuvenation plan offers brighter future for Philadelphia's Kimmel Center By Inga Saffron, Inquirer Architecture Critic
Advice for Kate from one who was close to Diana By Michael Smerconish
Toughening language tests for court interpreters limiting number of interpreters By Jane M. Von Bergen, Inquirer Staff Writer
Marquis of Debris: Family Dollar store must stop passing the buck on trash By MARQUIS OF DEBRIS as told to DAVID FOSTER, fosterd@phillynews.com 484-631-5931
N.J. bans 'bath salts' drugs By Barbara Boyer, Inquirer Staff Writer
In the Nation
Proud alumni make sport of gardening By Dean Fosdick, Associated Press
Random marijuana shipments received in Upper Darby By Mari A. Schaefer, Inquirer Staff Writer
N.J. doctor has dog euthanized in light of latest bite incident By JASON NARK, narkj@phillynews.com
Chester Springs therapist gets prison for fraud
'Hell': Life's dark side, through the eyes of a voyeur By Howard Shapiro, Inquirer Staff Writer
Auctions: Sales feature pottery, weapons, carriages, taxidermy By David Iams, For The Inquirer
Blue Marsh Laboratories accused of fraud By Joelle Farrell, Inquirer Staff Writer
Letters: A message to Cardinal Rigali on his 50th anniversary
Police appeal for help in solving W. Phila. killing
Northeast Phila. woman critically injured in fire
Annette John-Hall: By Annette John-Hall, Inquirer Columnist
Do This! By Dana Vogel
Camden County man likely infected with measles
Witnesses: Infighting among Syrian troops By Elizabeth A. Kennedy and Diaa Hadid, Associated Press
Police say Montco lawmaker displayed gun on I-78
Top Rentals
End to N.J. early-release program advances
Pakistani naval bus is bombed, killing five By Saeed Shah, McClatchy Newspapers
For the GOP's sake, birtherism has to die
School Budget Results
No glimpse of Giffords is likely at launch By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
Letters: For Jesus' sake
4 Shiite protesters face death penalty in Bahrain By Barbara Surk, Associated Press
Pending house sales up, but rebound is pending, too Associated Press
Clearing the record
Is Microsoft's Windows of opportunity closing? Associated Press
Letters: Kromer is well-qualified to be the city's sheriff
Giffords will see shuttle launch, but will anyone see Giffords? Associated Press
Letters to the Editor
Inquirer Editorial: Paying a price
Repertory Films showing this week
Carl Lewis appealing to N.J., U.S. courts to allow his candidacy By Cynthia Burton, Inquirer Staff Writer
Concert and club listings
Libya's civilian fighters By Karin Laub, Associated Press
Soccer report: Previewing the Union and Independence games
Dem hopefuls in 6th District take opposite sides on DROP By JAN RANSOM, ransomj@phillynews.com 215-854-5218
TV Today
Soul look to get on track against Iowa By Gary Potosky, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Cops: Man attacked daughter, wife with pot By PHILLIP LUCAS, lucasp@phillynews.com
Daniels faces key test By Tom Davies and Deanna Martin, Associated Press
An asinine gambling policy
Fri. S.J. boys’ roundup: Pitman finally falls
Top regional attractions
Temple president announces cost-cutting measures By Mike Newall, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Rev. David Wilkerson | Church founder, 79
Letters: A few stern words for the nation's political 'leaders'
Council resolution urges Corbett to continue full-day kindergarten funding
Corbett: State is not at fault for school cuts By Kristin E. Holmes, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
For Ocean City’s Schoedler, frustration at Relays By Chris Melchiorre, FOR THE INQUIRER
Storms that hit South also smashed Pa. towns Associated Press
Antiques/Art/Crafts
China census finds a rapidly aging country By Gillian Wong, Associated Press
Performances, forums, plenty of fun at the Global LGBT Summit By Dianna Marder, Inquirer Staff Writer
Fri. Pa. boys’ and girls’ roundup: Shanahan dealt first loss By Joe Fiteand Mike Gibson, FOR THE INQUIRER
DN Editorial: Guantanamo: The stain on Obama's presidency
Man shot to death in North Philadelphia
Jaycee Dugard's kidnappers enter surprise guilty pleas Associated Press
Obama certificate episode spurs rebirth of black anger Associated Press
Lawmakers push for safety advocate By DAFNEY TALES, talesd@phillynews.com 215-854-5084
A proper forum for difficult Stravinsky By David Patrick Stearns, Inquirer Music Critic
Voters pass most South Jersey school budgets By Rita Giordano, Inquirer Staff Writer
Obama recasts security team By Anne Gearan and Robert Burns, Associated Press
Events for the family
Camden nonprofit gets surprise aid from HUD
Concert Previews
WikiLeaks suspect to be housed with other inmates By John Milburn, Associated Press
Retiring Philly judge to head Red Cross chapter By Joseph A. Slobodzian, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
West Mt. Airy man guilty in ear-bite attack on cabbie By Joseph A. Slobodzian, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Equality Forum to honor Tucson-rampage hero By NAOMI JAGODA, jagodan@phillynews.com 215-854-5926
Gingrich, in Phila., says stay tuned for word on his presidential plans By Thomas Fitzgerald, INQUIRER POLITICS WRITER
Corbett to Pa. colleges: Drill down By Amy Worden and Angela Couloumbis, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau
Sideshow: Friday's reality TV: William & Kate By Tirdad Derakhshani, Inquirer Staff Writer
Annette John-Hall: After fight over King High, what about the students? By Annette John-Hall, Inquirer Columnist
Police ID homicide victim from Northeast By Mike Newall, Inquirer Staff Writer
Guv: Colleges should drill for gas Associated Press
Whistle-blower case against Carl Greene on hold By Jennifer Lin, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Charming 'Dublin' less funny in U.S. By Toby Zinman, For The Inquirer
Harry Gross: He can't get over bank's overdraft fees
Greensaw becomes employee-owned
At PIFA, a sparkling dance premiere By Merilyn Jackson, FOR THE INQUIRER
Across South, tornadoes cut a horrifying path By Greg Bluestein and Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press
Alum bequeaths $500,000 to Roman Catholic High School By Vernon Clark, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
'Cross & Switchblade' pastor dies Associated Press
Old drugs accepted nationwide on Saturday By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
Beneficial Mutual warns of higher loan-loss provision
Scarnati suggests fee on drilling
Larry Platt: The Daily News: The pro-police, pro-justice newspaper By Larry Platt, Daily News Editor
P. Carey, 73, basketball star By Sally A. Downey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Museum and gallery events
Central’s Pub winning streak reaches 100 By Don Beideman, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Heavy batteries also giving Leaf and Volt a safety boost
Powerful, nearly lost Nuremberg film By Amy Biancolli, HEARST NEWSPAPERS
Widow, 74, comes forward in fatal hit-run By Bonnie L. Cook, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Scarnati reveals proposal for fee on Marcellus Shale By Angela Couloumbis, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau
Rural and urban paths cross in 'Lebanon, Pa.' By Carrie Rickey, Inquirer Movie Critic
NASA delays space shuttle Endeavour’s last launch By Marcia Dunn, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aker completes 16th ship — with a buyer
Inquirer Editorial: Chips are down
Philly jazz event with a Parisian flair By Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer
Christie signs 'singles sales' tax into law By Maya Rao, Inquirer Trenton Bureau
Court panel to deliberate on Lower Merion busing By Bonnie L. Cook, Inquirer Staff Writer
Married with music: A royal discovery? By David Patrick Stearns, INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Honors for the developer of wavelet theory By Tom Avril, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sirhan lawyers: He was mind-controlled by lady in polka dots Associated Press
Eastern flexes muscles, beats Camden Cath. By Bill Iezzi, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Prescription drug disposal day set for Saturday By PHILLIP LUCAS, lucasp@phillynews.com
Casino shows and concerts
Glenn's resolute love of the game
Think tanks battle on Marcellus Shale tax policy By Angela Couloumbis, Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau
Aide says Ivory Coast warlord was beaten, then shot By Michelle Faul and Serme Lassina, Associated Press
Charles M. Pierson, 58, musician, Ferrari expert By Sally A. Downey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Young teachers feel the heat with district cuts looming By DAFNEY TALES, talesd@phillynews.com 215-854-5084
Bomb kills 14 in Morocco By Hassan Alaoui, Associated Press
Race Against Violence slated for Sat. in W. Chester Kathleen Brady Shea, Inquirer Staff Writer
Pair behind monthlong fishing derby hope to spur river stewardship By MARY MAZZONI, mazzonm@phillynews.com 215-854-5880
A pair of top-drawer TV series By Rick Bentley, McClatchy Newspapers
Investigators seize documents, cash, drugs in ongoing probe By George Anastasia, Inquirer Staff Writer
Inquirer Editorial: Sánchez and Johnson
A team effort is arresting cop corruption By DAVID GAMBACORTA, gambacd@phillynews.com 215-854-5994
Three children removed from squalid Bucks home
3 Democrats, a Republican and a Green hopeful all have eyes on Philly sheriff's office By Bob Warner, Inquirer Staff Writer
Carbon monoxide suspected in Delco deaths By Mari A. Schaefer, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
CB South takes second in DMR at Penn Relays By Evan Burgos, FOR THE INQUIRER
Agreement reached on Science Center property
On Workers' Memorial Day, recalling those who died on the job By Jane M. Von Bergen, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Major events (and traffic woes) this weekend By Peter Mucha, Inquirer Staff Writer
Family & friends of Fishtown man felled by mesothelioma will run to raise awareness By MARY MAZZONI, mazzonm@phillynews.com 215-854-5880
In the World
TV producer Roger Gimbel dies at 86 Associated Press
Clout: GOP mayoral candidate no stranger to money woes
Letters: Dr. Frankenstein & 'the box'
The Kills rock on, paced by Mosshart's vocals By David R. Stampone, For The Inquirer
Portfolio: Growers' book shows even thinnest of plots can have a big payoff
Phila. school advocates take aim at aid cuts By Amy Worden and Susan Snyder, Inquirer Staff Writers
Mom in feces-covered house faces charges in Bristol
Performance and classical music listings
Christine M. Flowers: King & Spalding law firm's flabby 'principles'
Pondering work credentials in a green economy By Jane M. Von Bergen, Inquirer Staff Writer
Pew Charitable Trusts give grants to 7 Philadelphia groups By Stephan Salisbury, Inquirer Culture Writer
Man in mysterious death in Del. buried at Arlington By John Shiffman, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Chester County's longtime farmer Walt Moore is honored By Kristin E. Holmes, Inquirer Staff Writer
Your Place: Replacing cabinets vs. refacing old ones By Alan J. Heavens, Inquirer Real Estate Writer
Fri. S.J. girls’ roundup: Minutemaids roll past Chiefs By Pete Schnatz, FOR THE INQUIRER
Camden man is charged in fatal stabbing at store
Briefly... CITY/REGION
Doc's dog again attacks a child By JASON NARK, narkj@phillynews.com 215-854-5916
PIFA's closing weekend features street fair, Wynton Marsalis By A.D. Amorosi, For The Inquirer
'Max and Ruby: Bunny Party' celebrates sibling relationships By Monica Peters, For The Inquirer
No surprise how this date turns out By Christy Lemire, Associated Press
'Our Show of Shows': Comic skits worthy of Caesar and Coca By Wendy Rosenfield, For The Inquirer
'Portal 2' a blast for the bright, with more puzzles, clever toys By Lou Kesten, Associated Press
200 at Merion Cricket Club watch royal wedding By Kathy Boccella, Inquirer Staff Writer
Like an ace, Phils' Worley dominates Mets By Bob Brookover, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Woodmere Museum offers two-part Violet Oakley exhibition By Victoria Donohoe, For The Inquirer
BUSINESS
Valley Forge casino expansion, financing plan approved By Suzette Parmley, Inquirer Staff Writer
PhillyInc: Why do stocks keep rising? By Mike Armstrong, Inquirer Columnist
Business news in brief
Exelon will buy Constellation Energy in $7.9B deal By Andrew Maykuth, Inquirer Staff Writer
For retirees, a new mortgage presents challenges
Acme to lay off about 900 part-time workers By Maria Panaritis, Inquirer Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Health setbacks behind him, Jon Anderson sings an upbeat tune By JONATHAN TAKIFF, takiffj@phillynews.com 215-854-5960
In 'Hoodwinked Too,' a passable sequel from the fairytale forest By ROGER MOORE, The Orlando Sentinel
Off the charts
Horoscopes by Holiday Mathis
Try 'Car 54' if you need your '60s NYC fix By ROBERT LLOYD, Los Angeles Times
Poker Guy: Chan not about to play safe at WSOP main event
'Prom' stars discuss their return to high school By RICK BENTLEY, McClatchy Newspapers
Tattle: Revised 'Two and a Half Men' is in the works By Howard Gensler
Upcoming events at Atlantic City casinos
Steve and Mia: Her new guy triggers her gaydar alert
50 years later, Stan Freberg's history lesson still sings By MICHAEL PHILLIPS, Chicago Tribune
Martha Stewart: Sea salt vs. table salt
Gary Thompson: 'Lebanon, Pa.' is based in Pennsylvania, but its ambition reaches far By GARY THOMPSON, thompsg@phillynews.com 215-854-5992
Joe Sixpack: Request a beer at ballpark, in 140 characters or less
CasiNotes: Now you can stay at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem
Public transit's best for PIFA
Documentary 'I Am' offers a jolt of optimism By COLIN COVERT, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Street fair schedule
Critics' picks
The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts wraps up with a giant block party on Broad By MARIA ZANKEY, mankeym@phillynews.com 215-854-5444
'Atlas Shrugged' sequels in doubt after bad box-office returns By REBECCA KEEGAN, Los Angeles Times
High-school 'Prom,' Disney princess-style By CHRISTY LEMIRE, Associated Press
Dear Abby: Dating his late wife's nurse upsets widower's family
SPORTS
Van Riemsdyk seems to be reaching primo level
Bielecki's career keeps him on the run By JEFF JANICZEK, janiczj@phillynews.com
Olympics and NFL in Demps' future? By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer
Wood's Peoples picks Rutgers for football By Rick O'Brien, Inquirer Staff Writer
At Penn Relays, dancing livens up the carnival By Evan Burgos and Chris Melchiorre, For The Inquirer
Jets take Temple's Wilkerson in first round By Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Nationals end Mets' streak Associated Press
7 Hot Matches
Jones and Watson lead in La. Associated Press
Lakers and Hawks wrap up their series Associated Press
Canucks strike first on Preds Daily News Wire Services
Almost all of our writers predict Flyers will bounce Bruins again
Union finally get on field
Sixers often dictated the action against the Heat By Marc Narducci, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sutej shatters vault mark
Mets-Phillies Pitching Matchups
Flyers: No use rehashing last year's historic Bruins series By FRANK SERAVALLI, seravaf@phillynews.com
Sources: Iguodala a no-show for Sixers' exit interview
Carroll has tough road ahead By Matt Breen, Inquirer Staff Writer
Radnor girls rally by Haverford, 15-14 By Mike Gibson, For The Inquirer
Minor Leagues: Reading shuts out Erie, 4-0 The Inquirer Staff
Almost all Daily News writers say Flyers all the way By the Daily News
Penn State, Temple to play in Rugby Sevens championships By Frank Fitzpatrick, Inquirer Staff Writer
Phair And Phoul
Warming up to new order of Phillies bullpen
Eagles Notes: Eagles likely can't deal Kolb before Monday By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Bruins say history won't repeat itself Associated Press
Thumbs up, thumbs down in the NFL draft By Paul Domowitch
Sam's Picks
Sixers head off into the offseason with high expectations By Kate Fagan, Inquirer Staff Writer
Phillies' Blanton goes to disabled list with elbow impingement By Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
The roller-coaster career of Flyers goalie Boucher by Frank Seravalli
Sixers already pumped for next season By BOB COONEY, cooneyb@phillynews.com
Penn Relays agenda by the Daily News
Hawks get revenge, eliminate Orlando Daily News Wire Services
Eagles' First Pick
High & Inside: Baseball Notes
Friday's Schedule
Temple's Wilkerson goes to Jets at No. 30 By MIKE KERN, kernm@phillynews.com
Royal flush
Kolb remains with Eagles, for now
Phillies recall Worley to start tonight for disabled Blanton By DAVID MURPHY, dmurphy@phillynews.com
Flyers Notes: Big difference on defense: Boston's Chara, Flyers' Pronger By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Independence coach glad to see team back in action after layoff By Marc Narducci, Inquirer Staff Writer
Cherokee's Lake saves her best throw for last By Chris Melchiorre, For The Inquirer
Penn Charter's Convey happy to be back, even as opponent for Union
Mikell finds Eagles' NovaCare facility quiet as a 'ghost town' Staff and wire reports
NFL business set to resume Friday, with trades on hold By Jonathan Tamari, Inquirer Staff Writer
Confident Flyers ready for rematch with Boston By Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Phils' scoring slump: Dearth of a new era by Paul Hagen
Flyers-Bruins rematch is a different series By Phil Sheridan, Inquirer Columnist
League breaks silence between players, teams Associated Press
Wood's Peoples makes oral commitment to Rutgers By TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com
Top Cat Associated Press
Phillies-Mets preview by David Murphy
Broad Street Run set for Sunday morning By Matt Breen, Inquirer Staff Writer
Drag bunt propels Toronto over Texas Associated Press
Upstate New York team wins girls' DMR with best outdoor time of season By TED SILARY, silaryt@phillynews.com
Eagles pick offensive lineman Watkins of Baylor By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Seeking Relays redux By Bill Iezzi, Inquirer Staff Writer
Union's defense committee impenetrable By Kerith Gabriel
3 Malvern rowers choose colleges By Don Beideman, Inquirer Staff Writer
Goodell met with boos as NFL draft opens By Jonathan Tamari, Inquirer Staff Writer
Sports in Brief: New NCAA rules in basketball, football
Bio of Eagles first-round pick Danny Watkins By Daily News staff
Georgetown wins women's distance medley relay as mistake costs Villanova By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer
Picking a fireman caps strange day By Bob Ford, Inquirer Columnist
Eagles pick guard Watkins with No. 23 pick By LES BOWEN, bowenl@phillynews.com
Nationals stop Mets' winning streak at six Daily News Wire Services
O.C.'s Tomlin paces Hoyas
Villanova women lose baton; Georgetown wins DMR By MIKE KERN, kernm@phillynews.com
Two rehab games, two homers for Dom Brown Daily News Staff Report
Running is all mental for her
Swedish high jump champ says he was abused by noted coach Daily News Wire Services
Some hitting and shoving knock the Villanova women's distance medley team out of contention By Joe Juliano, Inquirer Staff Writer
Local Events
Strath Haven quartet wins to advance in 4x800 By Evan Burgos, For The Inquirer
Hands tied by labor strife, Eagles take an oldie
Rays sweep doubleheader from Twins, Zobrist knocks in 10 Daily News Wire Services
Barnstead's bat helps Winslow to tourney title By Doug Hadden and Pete Schnatz, For The Inquirer
Low & Outside: AL Notes
Schedule, initial matchups set for USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby championship at PPL Park By KERITH GABRIEL, gabrielk@phillynews.com
Canucks shut out Predators in opener Associated Press
Ex-Radnor goalie presses on after tragic accident By Matt Breen, Inquirer Staff Writer
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