Killed in Bella Vista

A 27-year-old from the Northeast lost his life on a Bella Vista street early Friday.

A single bullet to the chest felled Vandol Rhett from the 1000 block of Burndale Street, Officer Raul Malviero of the Police Public Affairs Unit said.

Dual intelligence

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Many people might think of science fairs as a showcase of miniature erupting volcanoes and plants growing under fluorescent lights. But Central High School students Thomai Gastopoulos and Evangelia Athanasoula have shown the competition is much more fierce and…

Coming out of the woodwork

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Known throughout the country — and the world — for its historic happenings, Philadelphia has always provided opportunities for those who want to enjoy insights and tidbits from long ago. Though the well-known spots include the Liberty Bell and…

Winning strides

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Normally, when a team loses a state-tournament game 8–0, there aren’t too many happy faces in the clubhouse.

But Prep Charter senior George Whitleigh, a First Team All-Public selection, was upbeat following his squad’s June 4 Pennsylvania…

Caught in the moment

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Eric Funaro might want to look into hiring a publicist.

This week alone he had three events: one to accept the South Philadelphia Business Association President’s Award, an All-Public banquet and the Girard Academic Music Program…

707 Restaurant & Bar

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Last month, a fellow member of Les Dames d’Escoffier — a nonprofit organization for women in the food, wine and hospitality industries — told me about a new restaurant called 707 Restaurant & Bar. It’s next door to the fine Asian eatery Aqua, two doors down…

FURNESS ATHLETICS

Furness High School fall sports begin Aug. 14. Academy at Palumbo students may participate in sports not offered at their school. Contact Furness Athletic Director Dave Connolly, 215–952–8639.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP

Cause for cooling

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At Philadelphia AIDS Thrift (PAT), staying cool doesn’t come without a little sweat.

The charity thrift shop at 514 Bainbridge St. has already weathered one hot summer, but if it’s to continue its steady fundraising efforts for AIDS…

Scapegoat

Are you ready for this? I’ve decided to defend Charlie Manuel, which isn’t as hard as being defense counsel for Lee Harvey Oswald, but in Philadelphia, it’s a close call.

First, a few caveats (that’s Latin for don’t take this too seriously). If given the choice, I would have hired Jim…

Happening Yard

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In recent months, the Philadelphia Naval Business Center, commonly referred to as the Navy Yard…

Berry berry sweet

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Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Edward surprised me with a quart of plump, sweet, deep-red Pennsylvania strawberries — the first of the season.

If we are lucky, local strawberries will be available throughout June. The California…

Scapegoat

Are you ready for this? I’ve decided to defend Charlie Manuel, which isn’t as hard as being defense counsel for Lee Harvey Oswald, but in Philadelphia, it’s a close call.

First, a few caveats (that’s Latin for don’t take this too seriously). If given the choice, I would have hired Jim…