SEPTA stays trackless in South Philly

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Seven years ago South Philly had two trackless trolley routes picking up and dropping off riders between Grays Ferry and Pennsport, but in 2003 they were switched to buses due to the need for new trolleys and several construction…

Marino and Gargano share friendly fire

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Suits, ties and board meetings may be a few words that remind people of banking. Sports radio is probably not.

South Philly natives Bob Marino and Anthony Gargano — who have a 30-year friendship forged…

Earp Street rescue mission

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A sign posted by the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections on the door of 739 Earp St. instructed for the removal of debris and animal waste and deemed the residence “unfit for human habitation.” The alleged owners Richard and Franny…

Biddle me this

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Jesse Biddle celebrates his birthday in late October. With an assist from destiny, he soon will attempt to give himself and local residents unforgettable autumn presents, World Series trophies. The gifted left-handed pitcher — the Phillies’ №1 choice in June’s Major…

Chased for Jersey carjacking

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A man wanted for a South Jersey carjacking was arrested near Packer Park Saturday morning.

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) witnessed a gray 1997 Toyota with New Jersey tags — that was wanted for Stratford…

Mum’s not the word

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Oprah has her list, and the New York Times has one, as well. But anyone from South Philly has just one book to read this summer.

“The one chapter that I wrote about [The Mummers], it’s actually how my parents met. She was 17 years old…

Faces behind ‘Standing Ovation’

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For the past two years, Broad-Street-and Packer-Avenue sisters Jennifer and Krystal Tini along with Third-and-Tree-streets resident Monique Impagliazzo have been working overtime to make their dreams come true. What once was a vision and a…

Positive Minds coming into focus

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Jeannine and Jenielle Cook received thumbs up all around after their organization’s debut class.

“It was fun. We got to play,” 8-year-old Amanda Clesey said.

Teen murdered in Point Breeze

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A teen was killed about a block from his home in Point Breeze Friday.

Police responded to a radio call of a shooting on the 2300 block of Watkins Street at 1:41 a.m. where they found 19-year-old Raquaan Westbrook, of…

Venus Williams lends a helping forehand

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Not yet two weeks into their summer venture to improve their games, area tennis players witnessed the benefits of a lifetime commitment to ball striking brilliance. Last Thursday, five members from the two South Philadelphia…