Officer Isabel Nazario was killed in a crash Friday night during the pursuit of a teenager driving a stolen Cadillac Escalade. A West Philadelphia teen was charged Saturday with third-degree murder and other offenses in the crash, and a vigil was held yesterday to mourn and remember her. A 22-year-old South Philadelphia man was fatally shot Saturday in the city's Point Breeze section, and on the same day, a 29-year-old man was shot to death......

It's amazing how much people love the shore. When Memorial Day comes, all you have to do is turn on the local news to see flocks of people crowding the AC Expressway. When you think about it, however, the shore is just a relaxed seaside town with restaurants and shops. Granted some of the towns boast beautiful views of the ocean and breathtaking sunsets. But, for the price of a week in Ocean City, NJ,......

When the clock inches towards five on a Friday, this Phillyist likes to say she'll be going down the shore. But many might say they are going "to the beach" or "to the ocean." According to Urban Dictionary, the term "down the shore" is used mostly by us Philly folks. Regardless, Phillyist believes that wherever you go this weekend—the beach, the shore, or the seaside—you should make it a great one. Mid-Summer Fest is in......

Nothing quite says summer like the foods we eat: ice cream, water ice, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon. And what better time to eat those foods than July 4th. In fact, Americans will consume roughly 150 million hot dogs this Independence Day. That's a lot of processed meat! If hot dogs aren't your thing, or you're just looking for something fun this holiday weekend, read on for a list of events down the shore: Fireworks,......

Screen tees, message tees, whatever you want to call them - you either love 'em or hate 'em. The shore is no better place to stock up on some of your favorite t-shirts, or poke fun of the ones you'd never be caught dead in. Wildwood is especially famous for having its fair share of ridiculous t-shirts. Save Britney, O so Textual, and Pale is the New Tan, are just some of the ones......

This is the first in a series of articles featuring events happening “down the shore” this summer. From Atlantic City to Cape May, Phillyist helps keep you in the know. If you have an event that you’d like us to feature or have an idea for an article, email us. P.S. Don’t Forget to Wear Your Sunscreen. The beaches are getting crowded. With most schools out, and the higher-than-average warm temperatures, there’s no place better......

You may not know this, but there's a band called The Fucking Champs. They used to be called just The Champs, but they changed their name. How come? Well, swing on by their CAQ (Constantly Asked Questions) and you can find the answer: Q : Why did you change your name from The Champs to The Fucking Champs? A : Because fuck you. Heh, heh. Yeah, that's a good rock and roll answer. And actually,......

Governor Rendell will be officially sworn in to his second term today at 11:45AM. The Inquirer has a run-down of his plans for this term and what challenges he's likely to face. Meanwhile, the AP points out that Bon Jovi, Frankie Avalon, and The Trammps will all be playing the inaugural concert, tickets to which are $100 each. Despite the promise of more revenue soon, the PA gaming board is in danger of running out......

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Jim Gaffigan Music Box at the Borgata, Atlantic City Sat, 7/15/06, 9PM $39.50 On sale: Today, 10AM, Electric Factory Sinbad Hilton, Atlantic City Sat, 4/22/06, 8PM $45 On sale: Fri, 10AM, TicketMaster MUSIC Dragonforce The Troc Wed,......