Pennsylvania Could Make $1.6 Billion Off LCB Sale

New study shows LCB auction could net the state some serious dough

Pennsylvania's state-controlled Liquor Control Board has been a political issue for a great deal of time, with little progress—if any—made on altering the status quo. Right now, Pennsylvania's government regulates liquor distribution while hocking bottles of booze through the state's Liquor Control Board. A new study commissioned by Governor Tom Corbett shows that the state could stand to make $1.6 billion by auctioning off retail and wholesale operations currently controlled by the LCB while simultaneously severing the conflict caused by the regulation and sale of liquor by the government. [Inquirer]

Terror Task Force Investigates Incident at PECO Substation

FBI, ATF and PPD investigate in Holmesburg

This morning someone cut a hole in a fence at a PECO substation in Holmesburg so that they could douse the equipment in gasoline and set in on fire. A fire at the same substation in August knocked out power to 20,000 PECO customers in Mayfair, Holmesburg and Tacony. A similar instance was discovered last week but police surrounded the area before the arsonist could light a fire or ignite a fuse, but not before he or she could slip away through a hole in the fence. Now, a terror task force is investigating the case in an attempt to...

Harold and Kumar Want to Know Who’s Got the Munchies

Movie promotion starts munchie contest between Penn and Drexel

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas comes out on November 4th. In an effort to promote the film, Warner Bros. is holding a competition on Twitter to see whether Penn or Drexel students have a bigger case of the munchies. The winning school will get a visit from a munchies truck and some Harold & Kumar garb. [Philebrity]

Winter Is Coming

Snow in Denver means lower lows for Philly this weekend

Winter is ready to start early in Denver as the city expects to get nearly half a foot over the next two days. The system dumping powder on the Mile High City will make its way through the Midwest and be in our backyards by the end of the week. Philly should expect some rain—no snow—but high temperatures will dip into the 40s for the first time since April 1st. The Scoop won't be stocking up on milk and bread for this one, but he's going to put eyes on his winter gear sooner than later. [Inquirer]

Justin Bieber is a Lawyer in Philadelphia

Philly lawyer with the same name as a pop sensation

Philly's own Justin Bieber isn't jet-setting with Selena Gomez or starring in any motion picture concert events. He's more likely to be toting a briefcase and talking about personal injury lawsuits. A 33-year-old Drexel grad with a law degree from Widener happens to have the same name as the Canadian pop star better known for never saying never. [Philadelphia Business Journal]

Boyz II Men 20th Anniversary Album Drops

Group releases new album today

Twenty years ago, B-B-B-Boyz II Men gave the world "Motown Philly." For the past two decades, the harmonizing quartet out of CAPA have been iconic musicians. With Twenty, the group shows that they haven't come to the end of the road just yet. The album features three of the four original members and includes a dozen new tracks along with a bonus disc of nine remastered classics—ya know, to take you back to some of those high school slow dances without being creepy on Facebook. [Daily News]

Victim Escaped Dungeon-Case Suspect in Texas, Led Police to Weston’s House

Plus: Flyers get another win, a P.I. thinks she’s cracked a 1964 Chesco murder, the Phils say goodbye to Oswalt and Lidge, and more of what Philly is buzzing about today

Dungeon-Case Victim in Texas Comes Forward, Led Police to Weston After Escaping. A woman has come forward alleging that Linda Ann Weston kept her locked in a closet in Texas for two weeks. She says that she escaped by kicking through the closet door and leaving the house through a window. She ran to a police station and led local police to Weston's home and even told about the people in the attic. Police knocked on Weston's door, but said they didn't see anything wrong and that there was nothing they could do. [Daily News] Flyers Get Win Behind Jagr and...

Pat Croce Has Found Sir Francis Drake’s Ships

Croce and crew uncover shipwrecks off the coast of Panama

Last week the internet was abuzz with news that Pat Croce was manning a team of divers in search of the body of Sir Francis Drake. Drake—a privateer—was buried at see after he died of dysentery and his crews were said to have scuttled and burned the ships to leave nothing behind for the Spanish. Today, the Daily News reports that Croce and his team found both of Drake's ships off the coast of Panama. [Daily News]

Blue Cross Plan Adds Pet Insurance From Philly Firm

Wharton grads offer insurance for Fido

Capital Blue Cross now has a plan that includes pet insurance offered by Philly-based PetPlan. The company—founded by two Wharton grads from across the pond—electronically monitors those enrolling in the plan. Blue Cross gets a commission for each member that signs up for the voluntary service and employers won't be complaining because the premiums are covered by plan members. [Daily News]