A long overdue name change, and more

A long overdue name change

Some Philadelphia residents are furious that cheesesteak shop owner Joe Groh changed his restaurant’s name from “Chink’s Steaks” to “Joe’s Steaks.” Patrons accusing Groh of buckling to political correctness have painted “Chink’s” on the window and amassed over 10,000 signatures on a petition to change the shop’s name back. Groh’s refusing. “It’s 2013,” he said. “It’s time.”

Pregnancy center turns away atheist

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A pro-life supporter eager to volunteer at a Washington, D.C., crisis pregnancy center was turned away for being an atheist. Sarah Terzo said the clinic’s staff was initially welcoming, but rejected her help after learning of her atheism, saying they didn’t have “non-Christians working here.” Terzo says nine other pro-life organizations would not let atheists volunteer either.