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2/6 Morning Buzz

PoliticsPA

Good morning politicos, and welcome to the Buzz! The GOP has its day in federal court today to see if they can get an injunction against the use of the 2001 maps for 2012’s state House and Senate elections. »

Man Bound, Gagged, Killed in Home Break-in

NBC Philadelphia Beat

The home invasion happened in Olney. The victim's body was found in the late afternoon. »

Correction

Philly.Com News

CORRECTION Vietnam veteran Edward Schaefer was savagely beaten by teen thugs on Jan. 17 in Olney. The wrong neighborhood was stated in yesterday's Dan Gross column. »

What Happened to the Piping?

NBC Philadelphia Local

An Olney woman says she was thankful the city was making improvements to her house. But it's what she says she noticed after the workers left that has her upset. »

2nd Suspect Arrested in Veteran Attack

NBC Philadelphia Local

A second suspect has been arrested in the vicious beating of a 64-year-old Vietnam War veteran, sources tell NBC10. Philadelphia police say a 15-year-old boy turned himself into police Saturday night and was charged with attempted murder, assault, reck... »

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Saints, Rams alums dominate college hardwoods

South Philly Review

Athletes with local ties are filling starring roles for their respective Division I squads. When talking Philly college basketball, the La Salle Explorers traditionally have struggled in the headliner department. But a quick glance at the Olney-based s... »

DAILY GRINDER: Philly Archdiocese Accused of Being ‘Unindicted Co-Conspirator’

PhillyNow

Of course they are: Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Mark Cipolletti accused the Philadelphia Archodiocese yesterday of being an “unindicted co-conspirator” in the case of priest abuse that’s set to go to trial in March. Monsignor William Lynn ... »

Youth arrested for beating of vet in Olney

Examiner Philadelphia Edition

By Alex LLoyd Gross Edward Shaefer did nothing wrong during the early evening hours of January 17. He was walking down the 5000 block of North 5th Street going to meet his... »

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DAILY GRINDER: Is Tomorrow Rick Santorum’s Last Stand? (We Hope Not)

PhillyNow

Should Rick Santorum drop out after South Carolina, which is tomorrow? Absolutely not. Although he’s in last place amongst the four remaining candidates. And seems to have done his thing, to little avail. But still. Our final prediction: The aging, bor... »

DAILY GRINDER: Nutter says Philly ‘Off to Bad Start’ in Violent New Year

PhillyNow

PW's morning news: Nutter decries violence on MLK Day, a New Jersey Assemblyman uses a gay slur to describe the Eagles, Bob Brady's weird new district and more. »