Man charged with attempted murder

A 21-year-old was charged with attempted murder in connection to the July 5 attempted shooting of another man over a stolen bicycle, police said.

Detectives Bob Conn and Jim Dunlap of South Detective Divisions’ Special Investigations Unit (SIU)…

Procession for peace

The Aztecs Pop Warner North Philly football team will march down Broad Street Saturday afternoon as part of the inaugural Family Fun Day & Bike Fest. The event will be held later that day in South Philly.

Roar of the Tiger

Rogers “The Tiger” Mtagwa remembers arriving in South Philadelphia five years ago with no money and no comprehension of the English language.

Hungry to make a living as a professional boxer, Mtagwa, of the 1800 block of South Taylor Street, stayed with people he hardly…

Bright future

Amid a refreshing breeze and mid-morning sunshine, Marilyn Paige contently reads a newspaper in a shaded section of Marconi Plaza. The resident of the 2400 block of Carlisle Street basks in the sun, as does her four-legged companion, Bogart.

Internet dating proves ruff going

John Cusack is so compelling and effortless as an actor I could watch him read his laundry list. He infuses even the most banal of enterprises with a reckless energy. As if he purposely wanted to prove me right, Cusack delivers yet another strong performance in the…

Hot sun in the summertime

A combination of the sun’s scorching rays and oppressive humidity July 27 was not a deterrent for Lou Garbarino. During the hottest day of the month, he patiently waited for his free fan, which would complement the air conditioning in his home on the 3200 block of South 13th Street…

Leaving Las Vegas

Could the Ss. John Neumann-Maria Goretti girls’ basketball team be serious contenders for the Catholic League title?

That question will be answered early next year.

What the Neumann-Goretti Saints do know is they have the talent to compete with…

Beau Monde

When the temperature soars to 98 with a heat index of 110, I cannot dine in a restaurant without air conditioning. It’s a rule I follow. You would be surprised how many places have problems keeping cool when the dog days of summer hit us with a vengeance.