Thursday deluge I: Politicians and their issues

• Nutter taps former D.C. police chief to be Philly's top cop -- sounds like a strong choice, although bound to be a bit controversial with the police department, since he's not from their ranks...
  
  
• Head of Montco board to run for Pa. treasurer (this is Casey's former seat, to be filled next year)
  
  
• Changing Skyline | To the mayor-elect: Look to the river plan (related story on public reception of the report here)
  
  
• Park board takes five on concert -- concerned about whether the city could handle the traffic and other logistics
  
  
• Toll hikes likely on DRPA spans early next year -- this means and extra $1 or 2 when crossing Delaware River bridges.
  
  
• Update: (forgot this one) Fumo files to block casino 'windfall'
  
  
• Editorial | Legislative Largesse -- why punish staffers for the bonuses that legislators gave them? A related Opinion piece at the DN says HARRISBURG HITS NEW LOWS IN ACCOUNTABILITY
  
  
• Opinion: KEEP BRADY -- interim CEO of the schools has performed well and deserves to stay in some capacity
  
  
• YPP: Hey Philly Reps: Don't Sell out Struggling Homeowners to Protect Wall Street -- arguing against a predatory lending bill recently introduced in Congress
  
  
• YPP: City Council to Consider Flawed Inclusionary Zoning Bill TOMMORROW! (= today)
  
  
• Finally, Albert offers photos of the old and new mayors of Philadelphia, gleaned from events he's been to in the last few days.