Attempted corruptor convicted

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A Whitman woman will spend up to 15 years in prison for attempting to bribe a juror in her boyfriend’s attempted murder trial.

Yolanda Watson, 42, was convicted of aggravated jury tampering — employing force or…

Suspect wanted

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Authorities are offering an $1,000 reward to someone who can lead them to a Grays Ferry man allegedly responsible for various crimes.

The United States Marshal Service and Philadelphia Police hope to apprehend Andre Cunningham, 19, who is…

Officers appreciated

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South Philly’s Victim Assistance Officers were honored by the Victim/Witness Services…

PARC initiates cleaning services

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Since March 21, workers in bright yellow vests have been hitting the streets to pick up litter, sweep sidewalks and remove graffiti on and around East Passyunk Avenue.

Local returns to acting at Society Hill Playhouse

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Sometimes opportunities are once-in-a-lifetime. Rocco Amato, from Broad and Wolf streets, decided his window of opportunity wasn’t fully closed.

Meals on Wheels marches on at Southern

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Desires for certain joys may decline as one ages, but a hunger to halt hunger never droops.

Eighteen future food specialists at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., welcomed six seniors…

Sports Briefs 03–31–11

AMERICAN LEGION SENIOR BASEBALL

The Del-Val Senators will hold tryouts 5 p.m. April 30 and May 1 for ages 16–19. Those interested must attend both sessions at Sabres Field, 7th Street and Packer Avenue. Contact Anthony at 267–402–8142 or Jim at 215–206–5235.

Former flame drama

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A Southwest woman allegedly assaulted her ex’s new girl with her car outside a Pennsport kids’ play center.

Nydesha Brown is believed to have followed a 23-year-old, who is now dating her ex-boyfriend, from Chuck E. Cheese, 9 Snyder…

Attempted corruptor convicted

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A Whitman woman will spend up to 15 years in prison for attempting to bribe a juror in her boyfriend’s attempted murder trial.

Yolanda Watson, 42, was convicted of aggravated jury tampering — employing force or…

Access denied

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A man attempted to break into an ATM machine, but ran away when a good Samaritan confronted him Friday afternoon.

The man was kicking and pulling at the wires of a Hyosung Mini Bank ATM on the 2500 block of South Broad Street at 1:40 a.m…

Access denied

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A man attempted to break into an ATM machine, but ran away when a good Samaritan confronted him Friday afternoon.

The man was kicking and pulling at the wires of a Hyosung Mini Bank ATM on the 2500 block of South Broad Street at 1:40 a.m…

Martha Stewart Living profiles local spot

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In French author Voltaire’s novella “Candide,” the title character uses the metaphor “We must cultivate our garden” to encourage his friends to balance life’s fortunes with its ills. For the last 12 years, Tracy Levesque…

Street shooters

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Witnesses saw a duo of shooters firing on a Point Breeze street last week. Police have not located any victims or the gunmen.

Police arrived on the 2200 block of South Hemberger Street for reported gunshots, but only found ballistics…

Blooming block

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The sky may not be blue, the grass may not be growing and the air may still not be scented with flowers, but spring is manifesting little by little. Planted in 2009 by the Sports Complex Special Services District, these 33 Snow Goose and Okame cherry blossom trees…

Gun collision

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A man was found in critical condition after receiving multiple bullet wounds and crashing his car into a building Friday.

Police found the 29-year-old behind the wheel of his crashed gold 1997 Nissan on the 1100 block of South 16th Street at…

Game over

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After being awoken, a man realized his game system was stolen from his home.

The 24-year-old man jumped from his bed at 1:07 p.m. March 24 upon hearing his second-floor bedroom door open, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said…

PARC initiates cleaning services

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Since March 21, workers in bright yellow vests have been hitting the streets to pick up litter, sweep sidewalks and remove graffiti on and around East Passyunk Avenue.

Neighborhood grocer robbed

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Although the assailant has not yet been caught, a Passyunk Square store’s surveillance equipment captured the store being robbed Saturday.

An unknown man armed with a black semi-automatic handgun entered Philamex Tienda…

Source Code

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“Groundhog Day” meets “Speed” and “Murder on the Orient Express” in “Source Code,” a heady sci-tech thriller about a military pilot (Jake Gyllenhaal) who’s forced, via an experimental, physics-defying government program, to continually enter the body of a deceased train…

Around South Philly: Phillies 2011

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Saints repeat as state champions

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“We have a philosophy. If you’re in it, you might as well win it,” coach Carl Arrigale said Tuesday at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St.

Tricks and treats

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Tomorrow is April 1 — April Fool’s Day. My friend Krista will celebrate her birthday and although I would love to pull a prank on her, I dare not. Maybe I will scout out a gag gift but definitely not something perceived to be insulting.

Street shooters

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Witnesses saw a duo of shooters firing on a Point Breeze street last week. Police have not located any victims or the gunmen.

Police arrived on the 2200 block of South Hemberger Street for reported gunshots, but only found ballistics…

Officers appreciated

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South Philly’s Victim Assistance Officers were honored by the Victim/Witness Services…

The Corner

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Tuesday is usually a good night to dine out. Many restaurants are closed on Monday and fresh provisions arrive the next day. Two weeks ago, Brice, my philosopher friend, and I met at The Corner, the latest entry on South 13th Street’s restaurant row, which was formerly APO.

Suspect wanted

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Authorities are offering an $1,000 reward to someone who can lead them to a Grays Ferry man allegedly responsible for various crimes.

The United States Marshal Service and Philadelphia Police hope to apprehend Andre Cunningham, 19, who is…

Bol’s Eye 03–31–11

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Neighborhood grocer robbed

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Although the assailant has not yet been caught, a Passyunk Square store’s surveillance equipment captured the store being robbed Saturday.

An unknown man armed with a black semi-automatic handgun entered Philamex Tienda…

Sports Briefs 03–24–11

CAPITOLO MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The league based at Ninth and Federal streets is seeking teams for its upcoming season. Call Charlie, 267–784–7599. The co-ed softball league is also looking for teams. Contact Donny, 215–881–5960.

Saints repeat as state champions

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“We have a philosophy. If you’re in it, you might as well win it,” coach Carl Arrigale said Tuesday at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St.

PARC initiates cleaning services

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Since March 21, workers in bright yellow vests have been hitting the streets to pick up litter, sweep sidewalks and remove graffiti on and around East Passyunk Avenue.

Local returns to acting at Society Hill Playhouse

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Sometimes opportunities are once-in-a-lifetime. Rocco Amato, from Broad and Wolf streets, decided his window of opportunity wasn’t fully closed.

Around South Philly: Phillies 2011

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Martha Stewart Living profiles local spot

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In French author Voltaire’s novella “Candide,” the title character uses the metaphor “We must cultivate our garden” to encourage his friends to balance life’s fortunes with its ills. For the last 12 years, Tracy Levesque…

Horoscopes 03–31–11

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ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Stand out as a leader without saying much. An economy of words makes you appear more powerful and serious. An early exit also leaves everyone wanting more. Lucky number: 133.

Blooming block

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The sky may not be blue, the grass may not be growing and the air may still not be scented with flowers, but spring is manifesting little by little. Planted in 2009 by the Sports Complex Special Services District, these 33 Snow Goose and Okame cherry blossom trees…

Meals on Wheels marches on at Southern

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Desires for certain joys may decline as one ages, but a hunger to halt hunger never droops.

Eighteen future food specialists at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., welcomed six seniors…

Game over

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After being awoken, a man realized his game system was stolen from his home.

The 24-year-old man jumped from his bed at 1:07 p.m. March 24 upon hearing his second-floor bedroom door open, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said…

Saints repeat as state champions

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“We have a philosophy. If you’re in it, you might as well win it,” coach Carl Arrigale said Tuesday at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St.

An exceptional column

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I can understand why we want to get rid of the crazy man in Libya. Nobody can agree on how to spell his name. Not The New York Times. Not The Washington Post. Not The Boston Globe. It would be so much easier if they had a John Adams in Libya that was ready…

Tricks and treats

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Tomorrow is April 1 — April Fool’s Day. My friend Krista will celebrate her birthday and although I would love to pull a prank on her, I dare not. Maybe I will scout out a gag gift but definitely not something perceived to be insulting.

Gun collision

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A man was found in critical condition after receiving multiple bullet wounds and crashing his car into a building Friday.

Police found the 29-year-old behind the wheel of his crashed gold 1997 Nissan on the 1100 block of South 16th Street at…

Former flame drama

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A Southwest woman allegedly assaulted her ex’s new girl with her car outside a Pennsport kids’ play center.

Nydesha Brown is believed to have followed a 23-year-old, who is now dating her ex-boyfriend, from Chuck E. Cheese, 9 Snyder…

An exceptional column

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I can understand why we want to get rid of the crazy man in Libya. Nobody can agree on how to spell his name. Not The New York Times. Not The Washington Post. Not The Boston Globe. It would be so much easier if they had a John Adams in Libya that was ready…