Friday headlines

The things I do for you people! ;)

• Area fund-raisers courted by political heavies
  
  
• SEPTA approves fare hike, eliminates use of transfers -- base fare will stay the same, but passes cost more. (Even though this hits me, I think it puts the burden in the right sector of the ridership.)
  
  
• Battle brewing over Valley Forge museum -- because obstructionism definitely draws tourists!
  
  
• Illegal guns? City wants to come in and retrieve them More on the story here (and negative response at YPP here)
  
  
• Quiet crusaders for peace
  
  
• Rendell, GOP clash over kindergarten cash
  
  
• Nutter: Senate anti-smoke bill would be better if stubbed out
  
  
• AAJane: Shapiro Legislation on Doctors Passes the PA House
  
  
• Federal grant will help expand program for at-risk students
  
  
• Aid for heating bills abused, audit shows
  
  
• Top cop at twilight (Police Chief Sylvester Johnson)
  
  
• Tierney team marks the First Year (as head of Philly newspapers) -- there's also a letter from Tierney to readers and neighbors...
  
  
• Editorial | Pa. Mass Transit Proposal
  
  
• Announcement: ACORN Candidate's Forum (Clinton, Edwards, and Kucinich will discuss housing and affordable living issues in Philadelphia Monday) -- I'll be there and will post a report next week.

Have a great weekend!