Killed on his block

The city’s 205th homicide happened on the 500 block of Sigel Street early Saturday.

Rashad Williams, 26, from the block where the shooting occurred was pronounced dead by a medic at 2:15 a.m., Homicide Sgt. Tim Cooney said.

Extra change

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After circling the block in search for a parking space and then squeezing into that tiny spot, looking for change to feed the meter is the last thing drivers want to do. In an effort to alleviate parking frustrations, a new set of meters in Headhouse Square has been…

Clash bash

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The beauty of summer is, no matter the day or time, there’s always a party going on — and in South…

Getting sick

I am no expert on how to fix the healthcare crisis in this country. I just know there is one. Three unrelated occurrences drove that home this week. A relative told me about his being forced back to work so he wouldn’t lose health-insurance coverage for him and his wife. He is 62 years old, worked hard…

Close to home

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Kevin Radford didn’t have to worry about being a star. Being surrounded by Division I-caliber talent like University of Memphis-bound twins Markieff and Marcus Morris made it easier to play a supporting role.

Summer blues

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New Jersey blueberries are finally here. Several weeks ago, I spotted the first of this year’s crop at a farm stand on the way to the Shore. Soon, area stores will stock these Hammonton beauties.

Getting sick

I am no expert on how to fix the healthcare crisis in this country. I just know there is one. Three unrelated occurrences drove that home this week. A relative told me about his being forced back to work so he wouldn’t lose health-insurance coverage for him and his wife. He is 62 years old, worked hard…

Going Dutch

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Some high school students spend summer vacation at the Jersey Shore, while others are busy working. Then there are those, like Megan Rose, who take once-in-a lifetime trips.

Sports briefs: 7–05–07

The deadline for sports notices is noon Monday. Submissions should be typed or neatly printed with both a contact number for verification and one for publication. Names should be spelled properly and include both first and last names. Phoned-in items will be rejected.

Salento

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Salento 

2216 Walnut St. 

215–568–1314 

Credit cards accepted 

BYOB 

Reservations recommended

Tracking a classic

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Hall of Fame basketball coach John Chaney watched over plenty of games at the storied Palestra on the University of Pennsylvania campus. But the former resident of 17th and Ellsworth streets was making regular trips to the famous gymnasium long before his court…