Reactions to bin Laden’s death, School District readies for City Council budget hearing

Good morning, Feeders! We probably don’t need to tell you Osama bin Laden is dead. So let’s get right to the local news, which of course, will include related Bin Laden coverage.

Our reporters are reaching out to 9/11 victims’ families, local Pakistani residents and the general population for their thoughts about bin Laden’s death, America’s relationship with Pakistan and how they heard about 9/11 and the death of bin Laden. Also: What’s security protocol at major Philadelphia attractions?

Tomorrow the Philadelphia School District goes before City Council for a budget hearing. We probably don’t need to tell you anything more. Tom MacDonald is hoping to talk to some council members today leading up to the hearing.

The museum at the University of Pennsylvania opened this weekend an exhibit of Afghanistan war rugs woven with symbols, scenes and faces of the war. Peter Crimmins will check it out for more information on the rugs and the artists to get some background on the exhibit.

Pine beetles are no friend to New Jersey’s forests. Carolyn Beeler will talk to foresters today about what’s being done to protect the state’s Pinelands.