Palumbo completes best season

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The third act usually intensifies a drama’s action, blending expectation with mystery. The boys’ basketball team at The Academy at Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St., made its third season akin to any worthwhile dramatic composition, crafting…

Renaissance Initiative to help troubled schools

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A new year cannot always cloak old problems.

Five troubled area schools learned that Jan. 25, as the School District of Philadelphia included them among 18 facilities in Year II of the…

Area inventor introduces The Woofer

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Music was meant for everyone. The Woofer, an invention by East-Passyunk-Avenue-and-Dickinson-Street resident Matthew Baron, helps to make sure that everyone can hear it.

Area inventor introduces The Woofer

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Music was meant for everyone. The Woofer, an invention by East-Passyunk-Avenue-and-Dickinson-Street resident Matthew Baron, helps to make sure that everyone can hear it.

Loving this sweet alternative

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In her book “The Diana Chronicles,” British journalist Tina Brown, former editor of “Vanity Fair” and founder of “The Daily Beast,” described the annual New Year’s Eve dinner Princess Margaret hosted each year “for a few strays.” The Queen’s…

Loving this sweet alternative

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In her book “The Diana Chronicles,” British journalist Tina Brown, former editor of “Vanity Fair” and founder of “The Daily Beast,” described the annual New Year’s Eve dinner Princess Margaret hosted each year “for a few strays.” The Queen’s…

SS United States finds new owner

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Instead of continuing to inspire inquiries on its presence, the SS United States soon may sate locals’ desires for a more enviable Delaware River waterfront.

Escape route cut off

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A North Philly man was caught in the act, as he is believed to have burglarized a Grays Ferry business of copper piping.

Roscoe Ezell allegedly was discovered on the roof of Leone’s Meat Packing, 2401 S. 28th St., when police…

Hundreds swiped

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A senior citizen was robbed after withdrawing money from a West Passyunk bank.

The 68-year-old exited Wachovia Bank, 2300 Snyder Ave., at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 3 after taking funds from his account when an unknown man made an effort to swipe his…

Mini love affair

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During the Philadelphia International Auto Show, which ran Jan. 29 through Feb. 6, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., love was in the air for automobile enthusiasts. A variety of beautiful cars were on display, but some attendees were more…

Overhead shot

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A bullet flew over a man’s head in Dickinson Narrows as he exited his home Sunday.

The 48-year-old reported the close call on the 500 block of Pierce Street at 2:50 p.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. When…

Renaissance Initiative to help troubled schools

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A new year cannot always cloak old problems.

Five troubled area schools learned that Jan. 25, as the School District of Philadelphia included them among 18 facilities in Year II of the…

Escape route cut off

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A North Philly man was caught in the act, as he is believed to have burglarized a Grays Ferry business of copper piping.

Roscoe Ezell allegedly was discovered on the roof of Leone’s Meat Packing, 2401 S. 28th St., when police…

Public League playoffs

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The preliminary round of the Public League boys’ basketball tournament took place Tuesday with two local teams in action. In the Class AA bracket, Prep Charter defeated Esperanza, 48–39. Byron Whiting led the Huskies with 20 points. The squad returns to…

Pain-free advisories

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A Center City-based nonprofit CEO is spreading the word about Burn Awareness Week.

Through Feb. 12, The Burn Foundation, an organization dedicated to preventing burns and enhancing the quality of life of survivors, is educating the…

Palumbo completes best season

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The third act usually intensifies a drama’s action, blending expectation with mystery. The boys’ basketball team at The Academy at Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St., made its third season akin to any worthwhile dramatic composition, crafting…

Mini love affair

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During the Philadelphia International Auto Show, which ran Jan. 29 through Feb. 6, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., love was in the air for automobile enthusiasts. A variety of beautiful cars were on display, but some attendees were more…

Overhead shot

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A bullet flew over a man’s head in Dickinson Narrows as he exited his home Sunday.

The 48-year-old reported the close call on the 500 block of Pierce Street at 2:50 p.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. When…

Hundreds swiped

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A senior citizen was robbed after withdrawing money from a West Passyunk bank.

The 68-year-old exited Wachovia Bank, 2300 Snyder Ave., at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 3 after taking funds from his account when an unknown man made an effort to swipe his…

Meeting roundup

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The 1st District will hold three public meetings at its headquarters Tuesday including its community town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Police Service Area 1 meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Police Service Area 2 meeting at 7 p.m. at 2301 S. 24th St.

Meeting roundup

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The 1st District will hold three public meetings at its headquarters Tuesday including its community town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Police Service Area 1 meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Police Service Area 2 meeting at 7 p.m. at 2301 S. 24th St.

Tres Jalapenos

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My sister Sandy and I are addicted to “Top Chef,” Bravo TV’s Emmy Award-winning cooking show. It is the only reality show we have ever watched. The program is entertaining, educational and shows young people, especially aspiring chefs, that the world of the…

Insult to injury

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After screaming obscenities about those of Mexican descent and throwing beer cans at a Hispanic employee, an area man was taken into custody.

Police responded to San Lucas Grocery, 1526 Tasker St., for a person with a weapon at 9:40 p.m…

Fled empty-handed

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A man punched his attacker in an attempted mugging that occurred as he made a early-morning trip to his auto to retrieve some items.

Walking through Lower Moyamensing to his vehicle, the 35-year-old reached 11th and Jackson streets at…

Palumbo completes best season

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The third act usually intensifies a drama’s action, blending expectation with mystery. The boys’ basketball team at The Academy at Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St., made its third season akin to any worthwhile dramatic composition, crafting…

SS United States finds new owner

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Instead of continuing to inspire inquiries on its presence, the SS United States soon may sate locals’ desires for a more enviable Delaware River waterfront.

SS United States finds new owner

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Instead of continuing to inspire inquiries on its presence, the SS United States soon may sate locals’ desires for a more enviable Delaware River waterfront.

From the captain

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The 17th District has seen a rise in burglaries in its Police Service Area 3, which spans Dickinson to Moore streets and Broad to 24th streets, 17th District Capt. Anthony Washington said.

Insult to injury

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After screaming obscenities about those of Mexican descent and throwing beer cans at a Hispanic employee, an area man was taken into custody.

Police responded to San Lucas Grocery, 1526 Tasker St., for a person with a weapon at 9:40 p.m…

Pain-free advisories

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A Center City-based nonprofit CEO is spreading the word about Burn Awareness Week.

Through Feb. 12, The Burn Foundation, an organization dedicated to preventing burns and enhancing the quality of life of survivors, is educating the…

Horoscopes 02–09–11

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Bask in dreamy togetherness with a passion partner. Stimulate your senses and imagination. Share the romance you enjoyed when you were first together. Lucky number: 406.

The Eagle

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Can we all just finally agree that Channing Tatum is a bad actor? The former Abercrombie & Fitch model, whom casting directors can’t get enough of these days, is the best proof out there that a pretty face and a killer bod do not make a fine performer.

Sports Briefs 02–10–11

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CYO BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS

The Catholic Youth Organization Region 6 playoffs are taking place this week. The boys’ championship game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Neumann-Goretti, 1736 S. 10th St. The winners from last…

From the captain

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The 17th District has seen a rise in burglaries in its Police Service Area 3, which spans Dickinson to Moore streets and Broad to 24th streets, 17th District Capt. Anthony Washington said.

Fled empty-handed

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A man punched his attacker in an attempted mugging that occurred as he made a early-morning trip to his auto to retrieve some items.

Walking through Lower Moyamensing to his vehicle, the 35-year-old reached 11th and Jackson streets at…