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GAMP seniors Eric Funaro and Anthony Venafro aren’t used to watching the fourth quarter of a Public League basketball game from the bench. Then again, it’s very rare the Pioneers win by 29 points.
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Although almost every city has long-standing traditions, nothing compares to the Mummers’ Parade. Dating back more than 100 years, this New Year’s Day celebration has become a city staple.
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Southern boys’ basketball is in dry spell. It’s been a while since the Rams have won a championship and a long time since an athlete accepted a Division I basketball scholarship. Jeff Myers was the last in 1993 when he went with Drexel University.
While riding his bike on the 1300 block of Carpenter Street, a 23-year-old was gunned down by a group of eight to 10 males.
At about 6:15 p.m. last Thursday, the thugs asked the man what he was looking at and, when he didn’t respond, one of them fired at least a half-dozen…
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A few weeks ago, the Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão opened at the old Caldwell Jewelers site on Chestnut Street. I have been waiting with anticipation to dine at this unique restaurant because I enjoyed similar meals in New York City. I was not a bit disappointed…
Give round one to Cardinal O’Hara, who defeated Neumann-Goretti 46–41 in the Jan. 3 Catholic League-opener. The contest was a rematch of the 2006 championship, which O’Hara also won.
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If the next three years go as well as 2006, Prep Charter’s Jesse Morgan will have a ring for every finger of his left hand.
He received the first Jan. 11 when his Huskies were presented their Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic…
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Meet Tony Trainwreck: a guy with a reputation — and name — that definitely precedes him.
Calling this man down on his luck would be quite the understatement. Every week, Tony concocts ideas for new business ventures, but never makes a dime…
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Since gaining independence from British rule 60 years ago, Indian art has flourished. Most of the popularly known work comes from Bollywood, but the visual arts have now exploded for two reasons. One is money: the value of contemporary Indian art has skyrocketed…
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If expecting “Pan’s Labyrinth” (“El Laberinto del Fauno”) to be a Spielberg-esque extravaganza of wondrous special effects and emotional manipulation, you will be sadly disappointed. I only say this because the print ads give that impression.
Though rain doused the outdoor portion of the New Year’s Day Mummers’ Parade, the Jan. 6 rescheduled event saw temperatures soar to record highs — all the more reason to enjoy this long-held Philly tradition. Here are the winners of the 106th annual extravaganza:
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Most Philadelphians have their opinions on the city’s pros and cons, but does anyone actually listen?
This month, somebody will.
Neighborhoods are being asked to take part in forums that could alter the…