Ahoy, Philadelphia! Paddleboat to start cruises at Penn’s Landing on Delaware River

Paddleboat cruises coming to Philly waterfront

PHILADELPHIA – There’s a new attraction expected soon on Philadelphia’s waterfront: a 260-foot paddlewheel riverboat replica.
The newly dubbed Philadelphia Belle arrived at Penn’s Landing on Tuesday amid fanfare that included a Mummers string band and a Ben Franklin impersonator.
A group of investors led by Norfolk, Va.-based CI Travel bought the …. Source article  : Ahoy, Philadelphia! Paddleboat to start cruises at Penn’s Landing on Delaware River.

Philippines acknowledges mistakes in handling hostage crisis that killed 8 Hong Kong tourists

Philippines mourns, HK angry after hijack deaths

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines acknowledged “inadequacies” in handling a hostage crisis that killed eight Hong Kong tourists, as anger over the botched negotiations erupted Tuesday in Hong Kong with demonstrations and harsh words.
A heartbreaking picture emerged of the victims – a mother of three who lost her husband … Read : Philippines acknowledges mistakes in handling hostage crisis that killed 8 Hong Kong tourists.

Yankee mag celebrates 75th year, names Kent, CT top foliage town in New England

Yankee mag names Kent, CT tops for leaf-peeping

Yankee magazine has been celebrating New England for three-quarters of a century, but even after all these years, there’s still room for surprise.
In its 75th anniversary issue, on newsstands Tuesday, the magazine named Kent, Conn., population 3,000, the best town in New England for fall foliage.
Kent trumped better-known … Read more »».