A life of dedication

27146587

As one of nearly 3,000 alfresco works in the city created by the Mural Arts Program, “Where We Play Together” holds a special place in the hearts of those who knew Officer Charles Knox.

A sad melody

27146627

Costumed as a flamboyant bull fighter for his role as Escamillo in “Carmen,” — a role he sang 85 times during his 28-year career as a Metropolitan Opera baritone — and donning a barber outfit for the title role in “The Barber of Seville,” Frank Guarrera looms larger than…

Body on loading dock identified

The nude body of a black male found wrapped in plastic on a loading dock of Selectronics at 1229 S. Napa St. has been identified as that of Southwest resident Quintin Clarke, 15, from the 2200 block of South Bonnaffon Street.

New look Saints

27146612

Anyone looking to see Rick Jackson and Antonio “Scoop” Jardine play basketball check your television listings for the next Syracuse University contest. Or make it easy and visit the Wachovia Center box office to purchase tickets for Feb. 2 when the Orangemen come to…

Dropping the ball

The melody from Dinosaur Jr.’s “Blowing It” ran through my head when it was announced recently Philadelphia would not host a much-speculated rock festival next summer set up by Austin-based music promoter C3 Presents.

Pat Bombino’s

27146577

Memory sometimes plays funny tricks on me. I am trying to remember the first time I met Chef Al Paris. It has to be at least 15 years ago and since that time I have enjoyed his many talents working with a number of cuisines. His French fare is glorious, as is his twist…

Southern boys’ basketball

The Southern boys’ basketball team finished as the runner-up at last weekend’s Bearcat Tournament in York, Pa., after dropping the Dec. 1 championship match against West York High, 73–48.

Sports Briefs: 12–06–07

SPORTS DEADLINE

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…

Colder temperatures

“I cannot wait for the colder temperatures. I love the snow because my new apartment has heating.”

Vince Mannello, 

Jackson and Hicks streets

On a mission

27146617

The Neumann-Goretti girls’ basketball team wants to make the Catholic League playoffs for a fourth-straight year.

Getting there might be just a tad more difficult.