Kathy Matheson

Crossword Kathy : Befitting

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:32 -0400

New York Times crossword May 19 / Constructed by Jean O’Conor / One of the first tweets I saw when I woke up this morning was from @That_Smoke: “The NYT crossword puzzle was easy enough to do in ink….

Symbolic chalk outlines of gunshot victims line JFK Blvd. in...

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:11:47 -0400

Symbolic chalk outlines of gunshot victims line JFK Blvd. in Philly.

Jurors, lawyers speak after Philly abortion doctor Kermit...

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:46:41 -0400

Jurors, lawyers speak after Philly abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell is sentenced to life in prison.

Infant in Stroller Falls Onto Philly Train Tracks

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:41 -0400

Infant in Stroller Falls Onto Philly Train Tracks:

A stroller carrying a 14-month-old girl rolled off a slanted train station platform and fell onto the tracks Wednesday, but the girl’s mother leaped onto the tracks to rescue her with the help other passengers, transit officials said. “What it looks like to us is that the mother became…

Biden: Don't listen to cynics' claim US in decline

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:11:00 -0400

Biden: Don't listen to cynics' claim US in decline:

Today’s college graduates are well-positioned to lead America in the 21st century and shouldn’t listen to cynics who say the nation is in decline, Vice President Joe Biden told thousands of new degree holders at the University of Pennsylvania on Monday.

Painters brush new life into Philly 'ghost signs'

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:59:47 -0400

Painters brush new life into Philly 'ghost signs':

PHILADELPHIA — As a fifth-generation locksmith in this tough town, John Henssler figured he had heard it all. Then a stranger walked into his family’s century-old shop and offered to repaint its faded, two-story business sign — for free.

Crossword Kathy : Simply Put

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:56:24 -0400

Crossword Kathy : Simply Put:

Not much to write about today’s New York Times crossword puzzle. Simply put: There’s no payoff.

Swedish royals visit Philly, mark historic anniversary

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:18:07 -0400

Swedish royals visit Philly, mark historic anniversary:

Members of Sweden’s royal family visited Philadelphia on Friday as part of a four-day trip marking the 375th anniversary of the founding of a Scandinavian colony in the U.S.

After the Swedish king and queen left Philadelphia City Hall.

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:40:20 -0400

After the Swedish king and queen left Philadelphia City Hall.

Philly schools seek $304M to avoid harmful cuts

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:48:37 -0400

Philly schools seek $304M to avoid harmful cuts:

Mayor Michael Nutter called for a shared sacrifice among city, state and union leaders on Thursday to help the Philadelphia schools avoid devastating budget cuts.

Ceiling of City Council caucus room. #philly #philadelphia

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:42:23 -0400

Ceiling of City Council caucus room. #philly #philadelphia

Philly airport workers allege unsafe work setting

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:25:38 -0400

Philly airport workers allege unsafe work setting:

Wheelchair attendants at Philadelphia International Airport said Monday that defective equipment, lack of training and exposure to bodily fluids have created unsafe working conditions for employees and the disabled passengers they transport.

Flowers near Carpenters Hall. #philly #philadelphia

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:13:44 -0400

Flowers near Carpenters Hall. #philly #philadelphia

Crossword Kathy : Crunch Time

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:43:38 -0400

Crossword Kathy : Crunch Time:

If you’ve ever felt “crunched” for time, today’s New York Times crossword puzzle is for you.

Bionic hand? There’s an app for that.

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:46:19 -0400

Bionic hand? There’s an app for that.

App lets amputees program their own bionic hands

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:44:36 -0400

App lets amputees program their own bionic hands:

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Double-amputee Jason Koger used to fly hundreds of miles to visit a clinician when he wanted to adjust the grips on his bionic hands.

Castro's niece in Philly for gay rights conference

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:40:00 -0400

Castro's niece in Philly for gay rights conference:

PHILADELPHIA—The niece of Fidel Castro said Friday on a trip to Philadelphia that she believes Cuba and the U.S. will have normal relations one day, but she doesn’t know when.

Mariela Castro to get gay rights award in Philly

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:32:07 -0400

Mariela Castro to get gay rights award in Philly:

The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro will be allowed to travel to Philadelphia to accept an award for her gay rights advocacy, officials said Tuesday, reversing a previous decision to reject her visa request. Mariela Castro will attend the Equality Forum’s annual conference on civil…

Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:06:51 -0400

Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan:

New airline safety legislation would mandate the installation of extra cockpit security in order to protect pilots and passengers from 9/11-style terrorist attacks, its main sponsor said Monday. The current …

Spruce Street. #philly #philadelphia

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:50:49 -0400

Spruce Street. #philly #philadelphia