today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “Hey, Let’s be careful out there!” – Sgt. Phil Esterhaus in The Teaser of every “Hill Street Blues” episode

• Cantafio signs on at Spooky Nook – PennLive.com

• Big bucks pitcher retires in Phila – Philly.com

• Did you see the article concerning Octorara School District’s decision to Webcast school board meetings?

• Kudos to the East Penn Citizens for Accountability and Transparency; see their Website for school board meeting videos. Guess what the group also asks this question: “Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation meeting on the proposed Hamilton Crossings development in Lower Macungie Township. They are trying to keep the meetings closed to the public and elected officials. What are they trying to hide?” The group did video record the meeting, however.

• Did you notice the article in today’s Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era about write-in candidates being sworn in on the Manheim Central school board. One of them is a former Columbia elementary school learning support teacher who “moved to Manheim Central because they were attracted to the schools?”

• Well, that’s progress: No more mall walking. – The York Dispatch

• Are you noticing the increase in letters to the editor against Joe Pitt$? It’s about time.

• As always, Cole’s got some really good photos.