Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams is under investigation by a federal grand jury that has subpoenaed his political campaign's financial records to determine if he misspent funds on personal expenses, according to Philly.com. Subpoenas were served as recently as two weeks ago to Friends of Seth Williams, his political action committee, who described the investigation as a joint effort...

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Carrie Underwood surprised her fans and released a brand new single called "Smoke Break" to country radio on Thursday. The song was written with longtime collaborators Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano. She explained that the inspiration for the song came during songwriting sessions after they found themselves stopping and going outside for a break after getting stuck writing. (She...

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With embattled Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane saying she plans to run for re-election next year - despite facing criminal charges - the race is expected to draw quite a crowd. The latest to announce his candidacy is a Republican state representative who spent time in the Montgomery County DA's office.
State Representative Todd Stephens announced his decision Thursday. ...

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and other city officials held a press conference today to announce the creation of the Papal Playbook, a comprehensive online guide for residents to help them answer questions and plan for the World Meeting of Families next month. The living document will provide recommendations on everything happening in the city surrounding the WMOF and the Papal Visit...

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After last night's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and the player lineup of fist pumps and handshakes, Chase Utley tipped his cap to the crowd and walked off the field at Citizens Bank Park for the last time as a Phillie. In a press conference after the game, Utley and GM Ruben Amaro confirmed that Utley had been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the playoff run where he will rejoin...

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On Mumford & Sons latest album Wilder Mind the band explored a more rock and roll sound, ditching the acoustic instruments of their folkier past. On their current tour they pushed that even further adding a cover of the Eurythmics synth-pop "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" to setlists. Tuesday night at the Forum in Inglewood, CA, they were joined on stage by tour openers the...

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A new list of the country's top high schools is out, and several local schools have made the cut. According to Newsweek magazine, The Charter School of Wilmington is the highest ranked school in the area, at No. 15 overall. Conestoga High School in Berwyn received the top marks in Pennsylvania, ranking at 51. Northern New Jersey has four of the top five high schools overall, according to the...

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed on a deal to trade for 2B Chase Utley. This comes a day after Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. say it was 'very likely' Utley would remain a Phillie this year. The 13-year veteran has spent his entire career in Philadelphia and has expressed a desire to stay in the city. The 36-year-old Los Angeles-area native has been hot...

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Police in Upper Darby are searching for clues in an early-morning shooting. A person was found with at least one gunshot wound around 1:30am near Powell Lane and Harrison Avenue. Police are investigating, searching for shell-casings or other things left behind by the gunman. They're also checking for possible eyewitnesses or surveillance cameras in the neighborhood.

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Rosie O'Donnell's 17-year-old daughter Chelsea has been found safe. Chelsea left their New York home with their therapy dog last week with no word where she was headed and was reported missing. Police say officers located Chelsea around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday on Long Beach Island at a residence on Village Drive in Barnegat Light. She was reportedly not taking needed medication. Rosie tweeted a thank...

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