Obama pitches jobs bill, GOP wants less red tape

Obama pitches jobs bill, GOP wants less red tape: President Barack Obama and the House Republicans feuded over how to best create jobs in the weakened U.S. economy Saturday.

One dead, two injured in Olney robbery

One dead, two injured in Olney robbery: Philadelphia Police are investigating an overnight robbery that ended in gunfire, leaving one man dead and two others injured.

One dead, two injured in Olney robbery

One dead, two injured in Olney robbery: Philadelphia Police are investigating an overnight robbery that ended in gunfire, leaving one man dead and two others injured.

$5 billion more in solar loans guaranteed

$5 billion more in solar loans guaranteed:

The Energy Department on Friday approved four more solar energy loan guarantees worth nearly $5 billion, hours before a controversial loan program was set to expire.

NBA talks hit key stretch as Stern sounds alarm

NBA talks hit key stretch as Stern sounds alarm: NBA owners and players will meet Friday and perhaps through the weekend, with Commissioner David Stern warning there are "enormous consequences at play" as the sides try to preserve an on-time start to the season.

Rutgers taking applications for MPA program

Rutgers taking applications for MPA program: Rutgers University is accepting applications for its South Jersey executive master's degree in public administration program.
The 42-credit master's is aimed at mid- to upper-level managers with five or more years of administrative or managerial experience. Up to nine credits may be awarded for professional experience.

City Council ends first set of hearings on zoning code revision, plans for vote by year's end

City Council ends first set of hearings on zoning code revision, plans for vote by year's end: City Council moved zoning code reform a step closer to reality Tuesday, ending the first set of hearings in the long process to rewrite the rule book for building in Philadelphia.

Perry out on his own against Obama education program

Perry out on his own against Obama education program:

It was one of Mitt Romney’s worst moments, a low point in an otherwise strong debating streak. Last Thursday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry accused the former Massachusetts governor of supporting the Obama administration’s “Race to the Top” educational competition.

Flummoxed, Romney denied supporting the program, which led to a Perry web ad attacking him as a flip-flopper for saying earlier in the week that “Race to the Top” (RTT) makes sense.

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Kindle Fire sets a new (low) price point for tablets

Kindle Fire sets a new (low) price point for tablets: At $199, the Kindle Fire likely has a lot of rival tablet manufacturers cringing. Amazon is redefining for consumers just how much they need to pay for a quality tablet.

New iPhones, iPods reportedly in Apple's retail system

New iPhones, iPods reportedly in Apple's retail system: A new report claims Apple's already posted model numbers of two new iPhone models, and a new iPod Touch model in its retail computer system.

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Obama OK’s Two Solar Loans Worth $1 Billion….

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Obama OK’s Two Solar Loans Worth $1 Billion….:

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Obama OK’s Two Solar Loans Worth $1 Billion.

WORRIES ABOUT A “China Hard Landing.”Related: Head Of UniCredit Securities Predicts Imminent En…

WORRIES ABOUT A “China Hard Landing.”

Related: Head Of UniCredit Securities Predicts Imminent En…:

WORRIES ABOUT A “China Hard Landing.”

Related: Head Of UniCredit Securities Predicts Imminent End Of The Eurozone And A Global Financial Apocalypse. Glad I unloaded those Euros. . . .

Cain: Black community 'brainwashed' into voting for Dems

Cain: Black community 'brainwashed' into voting for Dems:

Washington (CNN) - The one African-American running for the GOP presidential nomination said Wednesday the black community was 'brainwashed' for traditionally siding with liberal politicians.

"African-Americans have been brainwashed into not being open minded, not even considering a conservative point of view," Cain said on CNN's "The Situation Room" in an interview airing Wednesday between 5-7 p.m. ET. "I have received some of that same vitriol simply because I am running for the Republican nomination as a conservative. So it's just brainwashing and people not being open minded, pure and simple."



Cain went on to explain that his interactions with African Americans led him to be optimistic about his own chances with the demographic.

"This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true," Cain said.

He continued, "I believe a third [of African-Americans] would vote for me, based on my own anecdotal feedback. Not vote for me because I'm black but because of my policies."

Cain also weighed in on the recent chatter surrounding Chris Christie, saying the recent reports the New Jersey governor is reconsidering a run for president were hurting the electorate.

"It's not insulting as much as it is a disservice to the American people," Cain said. "Chris Christie has been saying for a long time he's not interested in running. The media is trying to create a story by sucking Chris Christie into race, just like they made a story by sucking Rick Perry into the race."

Cain said the media should focus on the candidates who have already declared their candidacy to give voters a better idea of the field.

Amazon unveils $199 Kindle Fire tablet

Amazon unveils $199 Kindle Fire tablet: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Wednesday showed off the Kindle Fire, a $199 tablet computer, challenging Apple's iPad.

Twitter lands major new funding round

Twitter lands major new funding round: "Twitter has landed a major influx of cash to help it expand: The five-year-old social media company said Monday that it has just wrapped up a 'significant' funding round led by venture firm DST Global."

Ford EcoBoost: The little engine that could

Ford EcoBoost: The little engine that could: "In a little-noticed development recently, Ford announced that it had received EPA certification for a new engine in its best-selling Explorer."

MetroPCS stock plunges 30% as sales slow

MetroPCS stock plunges 30% as sales slow: "MetroPCS Communications suffered a dramatic stock plunge on Tuesday after the wireless provider issued an earnings report that fell short of expectations."

Most-stolen cars: Old Hondas

Most-stolen cars: Old Hondas: "Honda and Toyota cars have long been popular with car buyers and they remain popular with car thieves, too."

Social Security checks are on their way

Social Security checks are on their way: "Social Security recipients can breathe a sigh of relief."

Why Honda is hurting

Why Honda is hurting: "For years, Honda has been considered the ultimate playground of engineers. They rode to work on their Honda motorcycles and got to explore speculative projects like jet airplanes and humanoid robots. With a long list of technical achievements dating back to the CVCC engine of the 1970s (it produced a clean exhaust without a catalytic converter), they were rightly proud of their heritage and enjoyed an elite status within the company."

Apple, not oil, fuels Alaska's bonanza

Apple, not oil, fuels Alaska's bonanza: "A $73.5 million investment in shares of Apple Inc. is now worth $207 million."

Analysis: Obama suffers political setback in deal

Analysis: Obama suffers political setback in deal: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suffered a defeat in the battle over raising the U.S. debt limit that may have repercussions for his efforts to restore growth to the U.S. economy and win re-election in 2012.

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Comcast profit up on Web subscribers, NBCU ad sales

Comcast profit up on Web subscribers, NBCU ad sales: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp posted a rise in quarterly earnings on Wednesday as it added more Internet and phone customers and was boosted by strong ad sales at its NBC Universal joint venture.

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MasterCard profit jumps 33 percent

MasterCard profit jumps 33 percent: "CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - MasterCard Inc's second-quarter profit rose 33 percent, beating Wall Street estimates, as the company processed more card transactions and revenue increased.

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Comcast renames Versus to NBC Sports Network

Comcast renames Versus to NBC Sports Network: "Versus is history.
NBCUniversal announced Monday that it is renaming Versus, Comcast’s ratings-challenged 24-hour sports channel, the NBC Sports Network in January 2012. Versus has had major operations at the Comcast Center in Philadelphia but is now under the control of NBC Sports in New York."

Area banks generally see Q2 profit gains

Area banks generally see Q2 profit gains: "Despite persistent economic weakness here and nationally, most publicly traded local banks gained strength in the second quarter, with higher profits and continued progress in eliminating troubled loans from their books."

PhillyDeals: Ecospan of Calif. opening operations center near Exton

PhillyDeals: Ecospan of Calif. opening operations center near Exton: "California-based Ecospan, which says it has developed technology for turning organic waste into clear plastics - "compostable," though not "biodegradable," under U.S. guidelines - has leased 20,000 square feet at 753 Springdale Dr. in Whitelands Park near Exton, for its East Coast operations center and research lab."

Parx is only casino with child-abandonment problem

Parx is only casino with child-abandonment problem: "For all its success, Parx Casino in Bensalem has a problem it can't seem to shake: Negligent adults going in to gamble and leaving children alone in vehicles."

For car dealers, Facebook draws fans, but not sales

For car dealers, Facebook draws fans, but not sales: "Who "likes" a car dealership on Facebook?
Well, 415 people do, according to Millevoi Bros. Auto Sales & Service's fan page."

Unlike the nation, the Phillies get it done

Unlike the nation, the Phillies get it done: "As politicians waged their debt-ceiling cage match over America's battered finances this weekend, weary Philadelphians got their very own stimulus package from Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr."

PhillyDeals: Liberty Property Trust betting its money on warehouses

PhillyDeals: Liberty Property Trust betting its money on warehouses: "Malvern business landlord Liberty Property Trust, which has developed two generations of the tallest buildings in Philadelphia - Liberty Place and Comcast Center - said in its second-quarter report last week that it has continued selling office buildings and small-market properties, as well as stocking up on warehouses."

Driver's Seat: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4: Dinosaur with a thirst for gas

Driver's Seat: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4: Dinosaur with a thirst for gas: "2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4: Jeep's answer to the Hummer H2. But did anyone ask the question?
Price as Tested: $37,175 (Base price: $32,745)."

China lowers U.S. credit rating

China lowers U.S. credit rating: "Despite the U.S. avoiding default, China's leading credit rating agency has downgraded U.S. sovereign debt after putting it on negative watch last month.

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It's red ink in Philly as China Daily arrives

It's red ink in Philly as China Daily arrives: "THE NEW, redesigned Daily News that makes its debut today is not the only newspaper in town that's looking a little different to Philadelphians."

What it takes to sell reality TV

What it takes to sell reality TV: "Last Sunday, CBS launched its new reality series 'Same Name,' in which celebrities are paired with average Joes who share their first and last name.

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