One Man Dead After Gunfire at Pittsburgh Monroeville Mall

PITTSBURG, PA - Gunfire broke-out in the parking lot of Allegheny County's Monroeville Mall in Allegheny County near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Photo: Jim Pappas

Philadelphia, PA - The last Monday morning of August and the end of a long weekend, I just wanted to go home and start an early nap. But, I ended up in Philadelphia.

Photo: Jim Pappas "The Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure"

Philadelphia, PA - Carole, and I were celebrating her birthday in the Poconos, ziplining, and camping, not the crushed velvet and champagne glass bathtub kind of getaway.

Fire Breaks Out in Elizabeth NJ

Philadelphia, PA - A five-alarm fire broke out yesterday at apartments, and commercial space in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and rescue efforts were impeded by window bars on the building, according to officials

Photo: Chameleon Club Facebook

Philadelphia, PA - The Chameleon Club on Water Street in Lancaster PA is closing due to the uncertain times in the music industry. However in a Facebook post (see below) the owners explain the "The story of the Chameleon Club is far from over."

Photo: Jim Pappas

Philadelphia, PA - My older daughter Jordan was visiting with her Karl. She is a fan of Cheesesteak and craft beer pairings. Since I had special guest eaters, I decided to up my Cheesesteak game and go with Nick Filet, the home of the original Filet Mignon sandwich.