Closing in on answers

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Seventeenth District Police re-routed the SEPTA 2 bus for two hours starting 8 a.m. Dec. 12 when about 25 people took to the streets around G.W. Childs Elementary, 17th and Tasker streets, for a peaceful demonstration. Many brandished signs that read…

Ex-dean charged with theft

A former dean of students at Mastery Charter School’s Thomas campus, 927 Johnston St., was arrested Monday night at his West Philly home and charged with burglary, theft and related offenses.

Supper

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About 10 years ago, chef Mitch Prensky and his wife Jennifer moved to Philadelphia from New York City. Prensky graduated from the French Culinary Institute, where he was a kitchen assistant to Jacques Pepin, and honed his skills at a number of Big Apple restaurants including Bobby…

A little goes a long way

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When it comes to numbers, Girard Academic Music Program is considered one of the city’s smallest schools with an enrollment of 174 students.

When it comes to basketball, the team also is on the small side with just two…

Yuletide rush

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For Judy Kinderman, every day is Christmas.

Preparing for the holidays

“The best part is being with family and remembering loved ones, having a nice dinner and remembering the religious aspects. The worst part is running out of time.”

Lois Fortuna, 

12th and Mifflin streets

Language barrier

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The Tuesday after the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations’ public hearing with Joey Vento, owner of Geno’s Steak’s, customers were undeterred in their patronage, flocking to the neon-orange establishment at 1219 S. Ninth St.

In heavy rotation

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Another solid year in the world of music. There are about 20 discs I can’t get out of my player, but if I needed to pick 10, well, here they are:

Wilco, “Sky Blue Sky”

No goofing around

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Traveling outside Pennsylvania is a new experience for the Prep Charter girls’ basketball team.

For some, last week’s trip to Orlando, Fla., was their first time on a plane. But, upon their arrival in Walt Disney World Dec. 12, the…

Sports Briefs: 12–20–07

CAPITOLO FLOOR HOCKEY

Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is beginning a floor hockey program for ages 6 to 10. Call Brian, 215–685–1883.

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