Though the rest of America may be suffering from an apparent epidemic of obesity, the population of Paragon City seems to have the finest record of health in the entire nation.

Physician's Assistant Hugo Redding has seen the figures, and they don't lie. "From top to bottom, our citizens have a clean bill of health. In fact, most of our citizens could probably out do most Olympic athletes. I've heard stories from eyewitnesses that citizens have sprinted for several miles, undeterred by terrain changes, just to thank a hero for stopping a mugging. Heck, I've seen a 200 pound repairman be saved from a rooftop Clockwork attack, only to jump straight down a three or four-story building, suffer no apparent injuries, and just go about his business."

Redding went on to say that these health statistics are across the board, with remarkably no differences when factoring age, sex, weight or other determining factors in general health. Local pharmacist Genevieve Sanders has proposed a theory as to why this phenomena is occuring only within our city. "Our citizens are placed under constant physical exersion, asked to run at a moment's at full speed for perhaps miles on end. And with the inner-city bus line still out of order, people have to walk everywhere to get where they're going. It seems we just exercise more."

For further proof, Sanders pointed me in the direction of the Kings Row Treadmill (pictured right), a strange tradition that has been going on since The Beta Project. For months, local citizens have gathered outside the KR tram to jog up and down the nearby sewer entrance for exercise. Businessmen, laborers, even retired elders seem to enjoy this communal workout. The practice can go on for days, with people coming and going as they please. Many heroes stop to watch this odd event, claiming the sight has a near hypnotic effect.

Regardless of the cause, it seems Paragon City's strength is not just in its heroes, but in its "average" citizens as well.

Rumours have spread like wildfire through the Paragon underworld community about several new villain groups on their way to Paragon City. It is believed that as many as three villain groups may be establishing or about to establish factions within City limits.

Sources reveal that the various groups are known as the Malta Group, the Carnival of Shadows and the Praetorians. Little is known about each group, but sources indicate that the Praetorians are potentially linked to the world class villain knowns as Nemesis.

Such information overshadows the re-opening of Portal Corporation and the arrival of so many new heroes in Paragon City. It is believed that these villain groups will become visible towards the beginning of July.

A memorial service turned deadly last night in the underground of Paragon City, killing three and injuring several. According to accounts, a scheduled bout and pep rally was set to take place to remember the life of Carlos O'Hara, who was killed in the customs fight last month. It has started peacefully, but disaster struck.

Tear gas was fired into the room where the memorial was being held, exploding gas tanks and opening water pipes. Panic amongst the crowd appears to have started a fight over who was responsible for the "prank". After seeing men in robotic technology suits, heroes in the crowd went to chase down these masked men.

With two of the most deadly underground groups The Coyotes and Viva La Raza teaming up the masked men had no chance. A huge battle in downtown Paragon erupted with deadly consequences - three of these masked men were killed with an unknown number escaping.

Further investigation by this reporter found out that these men were certified Crey officers.

Crey Corporation did not answer my calls to them about this matter. What is Crey doing? First, they are involved in the botched customs operation, now this. After more research I will bring this story to its truthful conclusion.

The sewer brawl that erupted in the sewers, leading to three fatalities.