Arrest in dismemberment case

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A dismembered man found stuffed into garbage bags in the basement of a rowhome died of blunt force trauma to the head, officials said.

The remains of John Thistlewood, 26, from the 2400 block of South Lawrence Street…

Sharing beauty

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Fatimah Lane never thought she’d be crowned Miss Pennsylvania Plus America. So garnering fourth-runner up at the 2006 Miss Plus America pageant in Monroe, La., was an unexpected turn of events.

Man with a horn

When I first heard Maynard Ferguson play the trumpet, he was already fronting his own band. He had flashed to jazz stardom playing in the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Kenton featured him on a piece simply titled “Maynard Ferguson.” When you listen to it, you can hear some incredible pyrotechnics…

One man’s journey

It took Joe Davis four hours Saturday, but he accomplished his mission.

In a one-man antiviolence protest, the 51-year-old paraplegic traveled from North to South Philly, via Broad Street, in his wheelchair.

Fringe benefits

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Now in its 10th year, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival always has been a feast for the senses. Artists across the city get the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity to a broad audience, who, in turn, get a taste of the local arts scene.

A few yards short

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Watching “Invincible,” I felt a little like coach Dick Vermeil. I was willing to give this scrappy wannabe a chance. Though unlikely player Vince Papale won over Vermeil — as well as fellow teammates and Eagles fans — his making-the-team story doesn’t fare quite…

Sealing the deal

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Earl Pettis leaves for prep school Sept. 10. By spending the next year at North Carolina’s The Patterson School to focus on academics, the 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard would have had plenty of time to sort through Division I basketball scholarship offers: Pittsburgh…

Man with a horn

When I first heard Maynard Ferguson play the trumpet, he was already fronting his own band. He had flashed to jazz stardom playing in the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Kenton featured him on a piece simply titled “Maynard Ferguson.” When you listen to it, you can hear some incredible pyrotechnics…

Safekeeping

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Point Breeze native Rose Payne has had a “beautiful life.” Her 74 years have been blessed with good health, caring parents, a host of friends and neighbors and two daughters.

It’s not easy bein’ green

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Like he has done many times before, Dominick Cassise flings his fishing pole…

Fruits of Labor

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For many, Labor Day — Sept. 4 — brings the end of cookout season. (Although I know many grilling aficionados who would fire up the barbecue in any kind of weather). Whether taking something to a party or having friends and family over, I’ve come up with a holiday…

Catching a Wildwood wave

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Summer at the beach is always fun. Spending the final weekend of vacation in Wildwood with friends is even better.

That’s exactly what Neumann-Goretti senior Mark McPherson plans on doing Saturday night following the Sept. 2…