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• Publication date: Nov. 4, 2009 Clear

• 7001 Castor Ave. Butkovitz re-elected to Controller post

  "Given that this is not a glamorous race, I'm glad the people have paid close attention to this and given us a good grade," he added from his victory party at Don Giovanni Pizza Restaurant at 7001 Castor Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 8th and Market Alternatives to SEPTA during the strike

  Patco can get you through Center City. The first Philly stop is 8th and Market and Patco will take you all the way to16th and Locust for just $1.25.

  Published by Channel 6 Action News on November 4, 2009.

• 30th Street and Market East Nonprofit's tips on getting around during the strike

  8. Consider switching your boarding station in Center City. 30th Street and Market East will probably be less crowded than Suburban Station. If you want to make sure you get a seat, board Reading-side trains at 30th Street and PRR-side trains at Market East.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 1607 Walnut Street COMMERCE: An Apple Store Grows In Center City

  ...reports that on Wednesday, Apple will be presenting design plans for a proposed store at 1607 Walnut Street to the city Art Commission. An Apple Store will be a marked improvement for 1607...

  Published by Phawker on November 4, 2009.

• 3500 N. Broad Street The Obama Plan,Racism & Healthcare:Med Students & Advocates Gather in Philly to Fight for Equality in U.S. Health Care System

  Philadelphia, PA (November 4, 2009) – Producer/ Director Crystal Emery’s film, The Deadliest Disease In America will be screened on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 5:00pm at the Temple University School of Medicine, 3500 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia.

  Published by Philadelphia Independent Media Center on November 4, 2009.

• Oakland Street near Magee Briefly... CITY/REGION

  In the first incident police responded to Oakland Street near Magee in Northeast Philadelphia about 6:30 p.m. and found a 21-year-old man shot twice in the head. The victim was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center in extremely critical condition.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Cambria Street near Hancock Briefly... CITY/REGION

  Shortly after, police were called to Cambria Street near Hancock in Kensington where they found an 18-year-old man shot once in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 5818 Germantown Ave. Briefly... CITY/REGION

  It will highlight a nearly unknown event, the Negro Achievement Week celebration held in Germantown in April 1928. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Center in the Park, in Germantown's Vernon Park, 5818 Germantown Ave.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Overbrook and Wynnefield Clout: In Philly, you scratch my back, or I'll scratch you off the ballot

  Mega, a West Philly civic activist, former reality-TV contestant and tireless self-promoter, hopes to unseat longtime state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop in next May's Democratic primary for the 192nd District, centered on Overbrook and Wynnefield.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

  The adorable, inseparable sisters were on their way to a corner store at Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street about 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a gray Lincoln Town Car that sped from the scene, police officials said.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

  An arrest in the case was expected to come soon, an investigator said last night. Police found a car that they believe might have been involved, at Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Lawndale Avenue near Robbins Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

  Earlier in the day, both girls enjoyed a day off from school while they played at Ball's house on Lawndale Avenue near Robbins Street.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Broad Street near 66th Avenue Jury picks to start in officer's killing

  Lewis initially sought to prevent prosecutors from using the statement, in which, police say, he confessed to shooting Cassidy, 54, a veteran of 25 years on the Philadelphia force, during the robbery of a Dunkin' Donuts store on Broad Street near 66th Avenue in West Oak Lane.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 7001 Castor Ave. Butkovitz waltzes to reelection as controller

  "Given that this is not a glamorous race, I'm glad the people have paid close attention to this and given us a good grade," he added from his victory party at Don Giovanni Pizza Restaurant at 7001 Castor Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Colgate Street at Cheltenham Avenue 8-year-old twins injured in Crescentville hit-run

  The incident occurred about 3:40 p.m. on Colgate Street at Cheltenham Avenue, police said.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 5100 block of North Sixth Street Voters sit out in force, giving reasons aplenty

  Iris Williams, judge of elections at the polling place at the Phillipian Gardens apartments in the 5100 block of North Sixth Street, said 47 of the district's 1,307 registered voters had voted as of 11:30 a.m.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 1200 block of Fairmount Avenue Voters sit out in force, giving reasons aplenty

  At Guild House West, a seniors apartment in the 1200 block of Fairmount Avenue, election judge Lugina Robinson said she expected most voters to turn up after work, "but the SEPTA strike might hurt some of that." As of 12:20 p.m., 54 of the district's 1,262 voters had cast votes.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 105 S. Seventh St. Schools brace for strike fallout

  "It's a major hit. Our students come from 55 different zip codes, and the majority of them rely on SEPTA," said Peter Kountz, head of the Charter School for Architecture and Design, 105 S. Seventh St.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 2116 E. Haines St. Schools brace for strike fallout

  At least one school, Hope Charter, 2116 E. Haines St., closed yesterday because of the strike, its answering machine said. It planned to open today.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 926 W. Allegheny Ave. Schools brace for strike fallout

  At Truebright Science Academy Charter, 926 W. Allegheny Ave., classes that usually average 25 students had about seven, said Jamaica Yancy, a receptionist. Some students, however, were out for a field trip, she noted.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 35 S. Fourth St. Schools brace for strike fallout

  ...transport students if the strike lasts into tomorrow. About 510 students attend the campus, at 35 S. Fourth St.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• 400 N. Broad St. Harry Gross: Dying dad's IRA plan for son

  Write Harry Gross c/o the Daily News, 400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130. Harry urges all his readers to give blood - contact the American Red Cross at 800-GIVE LIFE.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• North Broad Street near 66th Avenue Accused cop-killer withdraws motion to suppress confession

  Cassidy, 54, was shot in the head after interrupting a robbery at the Dunkin' Donuts in West Oak Lane, on North Broad Street near 66th Avenue.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Broad Street toward South Cranky commuters deal as best they can

  Temple student Adrienne Shaeffer, 22, was power-walking down Broad Street toward South yesterday afternoon because she didn't have the money for a cab.

  Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 4, 2009.

• Oakland Street near Magee Briefly... CITY/REGION

  In the first incident police responded to Oakland Street near Magee in Northeast Philadelphia about 6:30 p.m. and found a 21-year-old man shot twice in the head. The victim was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center in extremely critical condition.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

• Cambria Street near Hancock Briefly... CITY/REGION

  Shortly after, police were called to Cambria Street near Hancock in Kensington where they found an 18-year-old man shot once in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

• 5818 Germantown Ave. Briefly... CITY/REGION

  It will highlight a nearly unknown event, the Negro Achievement Week celebration held in Germantown in April 1928. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Center in the Park, in Germantown's Vernon Park, 5818 Germantown Ave.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

• Overbrook and Wynnefield Clout: In Philly, you scratch my back, or I'll scratch you off the ballot

  Mega, a West Philly civic activist, former reality-TV contestant and tireless self-promoter, hopes to unseat longtime state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop in next May's Democratic primary for the 192nd District, centered on Overbrook and Wynnefield.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

• Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

  The adorable, inseparable sisters were on their way to a corner store at Cheltenham Avenue and Colgate Street about 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a gray Lincoln Town Car that sped from the scene, police officials said.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.

• Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue Car hits 8-year-old twins, 1 now fighting for her life

  An arrest in the case was expected to come soon, an investigator said last night. Police found a car that they believe might have been involved, at Cheltenham Avenue near Summerdale Avenue.

  Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 4, 2009.