My Choices For Top Local Stories of 2006 - How About Yours?
Here are my selections for the top stories of 2006 in the tri-state area. Let me know what you think, and don’t be bashful.
1. Soaring murder rate in Philadelphia - 400 and counting. What happened to law and order as an issue?
2. Ryan Howard becomes superstar. I know. It’s sports, but it is still one of the most talked-about stories of the year.
3. Mid-term elections. Weldon and Fitzpatrick are ousted in Democratic wave. Rick Santorum loses to Bob Casey. Suburbs turning blue. What’s next? Could it be control of the court houses?
4. Continuing federal corruption investigations, including indictment of Milton Street, the Mayor’s brother.
5. Government shutdown in New Jersey.
6. Battle to save Eakins “Gross Clinic” art masterpiece.
7. Legislative defeats in the primary elections, motivated by pay raise controversy.
8. Tragic shooting in Amish community.
9. Failure of suburban lawmakers to finish special Philadelphia gun legislation.
10. Anti-smoking legislation finally passes in Philadelphia.
11. Purchase by local investors of Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
12. Port battle over dredging the Delaware.
13. Campaign finance law in Philadelphia.
14. Casino contracts awarded.
15. Eagles stage dramatic comeback.
Number 15 remains in the “unfinished business” category.
In honorable mentions: New battes over eminent domain. Chester County legislative battle turns Pa. House to Democrrats. Camden loses distinction of being most dangerous city.
Did I miss anything?
