[]  Philadelphia was second only to New Orleans in number of people lost among the largest American cities from 2000-2007. (Inky)
 

All the 'burbs counties showed slight increases, but those leaving are not going there, the study shows.

[]  The City did add one notable new resident: forward Elton Brand, who signed a free agent deal with the Sixers yesterday. (phillyBurbs)... DMac notes that the Sixers may be bringing back the old jerseys. (WillDo)

   

[] Springfield, Bucks County will get high-speed internet access. Finally. (Intelligencer)

Those who are not a fan of Verizon or Comcast should note that the Springfield cable company, Service Electric, is no effing picnic either. The story basically hints that this was the town's idea, not the company's:

From the story:

...But for Service Electric, the community — where the population is less dense — was not on top of its priority list.

Likewise, other companies, such as Comcast and Verizon, have expressed no interest in venturing that far north.

They do not see expanding into the area as financially sound, said township manager Rich Schilling...

[]  Three of the four folks who have been voting non-stop for Pat Burrell to make the All-Star team (voting closes at 5 p.m.) are from Montco towns: Conshy, Oreland and Willow Grove. (Phillies Insider)

[]  There are now four shows set for this weekend intended to help raise money for Siren Records. The Doylestown music store says it needs $20,000 by July 18 to avoid a July 21 sheriff's sale of its store and merchandise. (Intell blog)

The shows:

Friday, July 11 
Mark Cosgrove, Rolly Brown, Jay Ansil and Honeychurch at 7 p.m. at the James Lorah House. All ages; $15.

Saturday, July 12
The Feverfew and Robert Venuto will perform at 5 p.m. at Bucks County Coffee. All ages; $3.

Sunday, July 13
Architect and the_Network will perform at 5 p.m. at Main Street Baptist Church. All ages; $10.

Illinois, Drink Up Buttercup and Grimace Federation at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. All ages; $10.