Haunted House at Eastern State Pen Named #1 in US

Al Capone served time here at one point.  This penitentiary has been extensively documented for paranormal activity on such channels as Discovery, Travel Channel, and even MTV shot an episode in there. ...

Fountains, Flowers and Flights of Fancy at Longwood Gardens

Outside the trees are dropping their vibrant fall colors while inside exotic flowers and plants burst with more colors than a springtime rainbow. The place is Longwood Gardens, just west of Philadelphia,...

Jobless claims hit 25-year high, imports plunge

Jobless claims hit 25-year high, imports plunge Doug Palmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers drawing jobless benefits hit a 25-year...

Who's who on Obama's new team

Who's who on Obama's new team Since winning the US presidential election, Barack Obama has wasted little time assembling a team to help him govern. The BBC News website has put together...

Galleries open doors to all art lovers tonight

Galleries open doors to all art lovers tonightMany art galleries all over town stay open later on the first Friday of the month. Here's a rundown of First Friday exhibits and other arts events this month:222 Gallery....

Just wanted to publically commend Sen. John McCain on a gracious concession ...

First, I congratulate President elect  Barack Obama on an extraordinary campaign and victory.Second, I want to commend Senator John McCain on his concession speech. Throughout this campaign, I have been...

CHANGE - Obama Wins; America Wins

Election Day 2008 was a dreary day here in Philly. The rain never quite came down, but it never went away. A constant dribble all day. It's supposed to rain for the next five days. It'll be a cleansing rain. Barack...

Calgary company invests in clean coal technology

"CALGARY -- Immersive Media Corp., a Calgary-based video technology company, says it has struck a strategic deal with Future Fuels LLC to invest US$5 million in start up money for Future Power PA Inc., a subsidiary...

Weather Related Crashes Says California Highway Patrol

"November 3, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to the California Highway Patrol there has been several weather related vehicle crashes. The storm that brought thunder and lightening is being called the first significant...

Voting locations for election

Here is a list by precinct of Election Day voting locations in Denton County. Voters must cast their ballots at their precinct’s designated polling site. Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. "100 — Pilot Point Senior Center, 310 S. Washington St. 101 — Savannah...

Pennsylvania GOP Attacks Obama On Wright In Last-Minute Ad

There is only one day left until US Election Day on November 4. In the state of Pennsylvania, the Republicans are launching a new ad as a last-ditch attack against Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama of Illinois. This new last-minute ad attacks Obama on his...

Harrowing Images within walls of Eastern State Penitentiary !!

On Oct 21st, I reported on a story (see the above link) that AOL rated "Terror Behind the Walls" at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia as the #1 Haunted House attraction in the United...

McCain, Obama seek to turn out the vote

" PERKASIE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought to energize voter turnout on Saturday in the final, frenetic weekend of a long and grinding U.S. presidential election campaign. McCain spent the day in Virginia and Pennsylvania...

Sarah Palin explains Obama's tax plan

John McCain and Sarah Palin came to the Giant Center in Hershey, PA for a campaign rally. Here is a video excerpt from Sarah's speech. This was the best part where she explains how her opponent plans redistribute the...

John McCain supporters chant "Bomb Obama"

No, it's not a lynch mob from the 1930's, but actual Republican demonstrators outside a McCain rally in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on Monday shouting "Bomb Obama!" One man said repeatedly. "Get rid of him." "I've had...

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