"See a Penny, pick her up, and all the day, you'll have good luck."

• Pacifica rated as the worst small city to start a business; coastal residents shrug it off

  

• Philly officials pledge to "shut down" vote on plan to close 17 schools

  

• Man arrested after dumping tires on train tracks: "People crazy in Philly"

  

• Agencies roll out Operation Red Card to crack down ahead of World Cup

  

• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette staff to be significantly reduced under new ownership

  

• Pacific Palisades architect unveils easy-to-build, fire-resistant home

  

• Boston makes Top 10 list of most expensive tourist destinations

  

• Wolf population at Isle Royale National Park highest since the '70s