If you can actually make it past the phrase

» READ MORE: "sissy-slut training"

in today's lead story, here's the political lowdown:

A poll on the upcoming District Attorney race, commissioned by Young Philly Politics,

» READ MORE: shows former city Inspector General Seth Williams in the lead.

Prosecutors in State Sen. Vince Fumo's corruption trial say Fumo's charity was used as a

» READ MORE: piggybank

by his nearest and dearest.

Council wants Mayor Nutter to

» READ MORE: delay closing 11 branch libraries

so they can review the plan more closely.

Some encouraging budget news: The city is handing out

» READ MORE: less pink slips than expected today

.