Bok grad stars at Del Val

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It is fitting that a man whose initials are “J.J.” possesses a lethal jump shot. James Jones, a senior point guard at Doylestown’s Delaware Valley College, devastated Division III opponents this year.

South Philadelphia Tennis Association serves up

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It’s never too early or late in life to pick up a new hobby, especially one that improves fitness and develops character. One of the few games that appeals to players of any age is tennis, the true sport of a…

Thief and child

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An area man was identified as the alleged thief who stole from a Northeast Philly Kmart jewelry counter with his 6-year-old daughter in tow.

Angel Ortiz, 47, allegedly entered Kmart at 9:20 a.m. with his daughter and walked to the jewelry…

South Philadelphia Tennis Association serves up

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It’s never too early or late in life to pick up a new hobby, especially one that improves fitness and develops character. One of the few games that appeals to players of any age is tennis, the true sport of a…

Suspect delivered

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After the U.S. Marshals Service, Fraternal Order of Police and Bella Vista businesses together posted a $7,500 reward Friday, the Chester Police Department received a tip Sunday that Christopher Reeves was in the area, according to the Police Public Affairs…

Ernest Stuart releases debut album

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Ernest Stuart, of Broad and Mifflin streets, really wanted to play the saxophone.

“I wanted to play sax. I didn’t want to play trombone, but coming from a single mother, she didn’t really have the money to…

Prying on Pep Boys

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A burglar stole a cart full of items from a Pennsport automotive store early Monday.

Surveillance video from Pep Boys, 1000 S. Columbus Boulevard, captured an unknown man pry open the business’ garage door at 5:57 a.m., Detective…

Schooling Sam

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Several weeks ago, Ilana Bagel, who, until recently was a photographer/videographer intern at the paper, told me some good news. Her younger brother Sam has been accepted into three culinary schools.

Prying on Pep Boys

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A burglar stole a cart full of items from a Pennsport automotive store early Monday.

Surveillance video from Pep Boys, 1000 S. Columbus Boulevard, captured an unknown man pry open the business’ garage door at 5:57 a.m., Detective…

Raising funds for Japan

To help the victims of last month’s Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, Nigro’s Auto Body, 939 Washington Ave., has partnered up with the American Red Cross to forge a relief project. For an undetermined period, customers may donate up to half of their deductible to the Bella Vista business…

Suspect delivered

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After the U.S. Marshals Service, Fraternal Order of Police and Bella Vista businesses together posted a $7,500 reward Friday, the Chester Police Department received a tip Sunday that Christopher Reeves was in the area, according to the Police Public Affairs…

Woman wounded

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Police have released a surveillance video of the suspect in a Passyunk Square robbery-turned-shooting.

A 19-year-old woman exited the Ellsworth-Federal Broad Street Line subway station, but as she walked southbound along the 1200 block of…

Bok grad stars at Del Val

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It is fitting that a man whose initials are “J.J.” possesses a lethal jump shot. James Jones, a senior point guard at Doylestown’s Delaware Valley College, devastated Division III opponents this year.

Bok grad stars at Del Val

48758529

It is fitting that a man whose initials are “J.J.” possesses a lethal jump shot. James Jones, a senior point guard at Doylestown’s Delaware Valley College, devastated Division III opponents this year.

Gunman on camera

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Police are seeking the gunman caught on camera leaving the scene of the February Point Breeze shooting and stowing the weapon in his pants.

A 21-year-old was walking from a corner store at 23rd and Dickinson streets to his home when an…

Horoscopes 04–07–11

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ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Find a more significant role in the group’s agenda. Expressing views in a heartfelt way could make an impression. Lucky number: 557.

Rush hour

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Phillies’ fans heading southbound on I-95 toward Citizen’s Bank Park caused massive traffic delays at about 6 p.m. Tuesday near the South Street Bridge. That night the Phillies hosted the New York Mets and lost their first game of the season 7–1 against their division rivals…

Mac’s Tavern

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I am a lifelong Phillies fan. I cheer for our boys in red, white and blue when they win and often say wait till next year when they lose. Last weekend’s sweep was sweet, but it’s a long season. I don’t want to give the Phillies back luck, but our Four Aces and a Joe will…

Thief and child

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An area man was identified as the alleged thief who stole from a Northeast Philly Kmart jewelry counter with his 6-year-old daughter in tow.

Angel Ortiz, 47, allegedly entered Kmart at 9:20 a.m. with his daughter and walked to the jewelry…

Triple teamed

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Three women allegedly beat and took another’s purse Monday, but were arrested shortly after.

A 20-year-old woman was walking along the 2200 block of South Seventh Street at 1:30 p.m. when Candace McCarthy allegedly started to hit her all over…

Philly Spring Cleanup celebrates fourth year

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A popular proverb notes “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” During Saturday’s Philly Spring Cleanup, thousands of volunteers tweaked the saying, proving that one man’s, woman’s or child’s rubbish is…

Marching into Libya with tongue in cheek

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I don’t know about you, but I’m glad March is over. I confess I grew a little tired of people telling me “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” The lamb never showed up. Maybe the lamb went into hiding after…

High-speed gunfire

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Three men in an SUV fired shots at a man’s vehicle on the bordering street between Point Breeze and Grays Ferry Saturday.

At 4:40 a.m. a 22-year-old was driving northbound on the 1800 block of South 25th Street when a sliver Ford…

Sports Briefs 04–07–11

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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…

Too many to count

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A man was wounded more 10 times while another was hit twice with bullets Monday evening in West Passyunk.

Police arrived on the scene of a shooting on the 2300 block of Mifflin Street to find two men bleeding on the street, Detective…

Schooling Sam

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Several weeks ago, Ilana Bagel, who, until recently was a photographer/videographer intern at the paper, told me some good news. Her younger brother Sam has been accepted into three culinary schools.

Gunman on camera

28043647

Police are seeking the gunman caught on camera leaving the scene of the February Point Breeze shooting and stowing the weapon in his pants.

A 21-year-old was walking from a corner store at 23rd and Dickinson streets to his home when an…

Too many to count

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A man was wounded more 10 times while another was hit twice with bullets Monday evening in West Passyunk.

Police arrived on the scene of a shooting on the 2300 block of Mifflin Street to find two men bleeding on the street, Detective…

Couple spat

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After an argument inside their Point Breeze home, a man allegedly stabbed and killed his boyfriend early Sunday.

A fight between lovers escalated inside a dwelling on the 2000 block of Oakford Street, Officer Tanya Little of the Police Public…

High-speed gunfire

28043647

Three men in an SUV fired shots at a man’s vehicle on the bordering street between Point Breeze and Grays Ferry Saturday.

At 4:40 a.m. a 22-year-old was driving northbound on the 1800 block of South 25th Street when a sliver Ford…

Philly Spring Cleanup celebrates fourth year

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A popular proverb notes “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” During Saturday’s Philly Spring Cleanup, thousands of volunteers tweaked the saying, proving that one man’s, woman’s or child’s rubbish is…

Raising funds for Japan

To help the victims of last month’s Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, Nigro’s Auto Body, 939 Washington Ave., has partnered up with the American Red Cross to forge a relief project. For an undetermined period, customers may donate up to half of their deductible to the Bella Vista business…

Rush hour

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Phillies’ fans heading southbound on I-95 toward Citizen’s Bank Park caused massive traffic delays at about 6 p.m. Tuesday near the South Street Bridge. That night the Phillies hosted the New York Mets and lost their first game of the season 7–1 against their division rivals…

Philly Spring Cleanup celebrates fourth year

48758514

A popular proverb notes “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” During Saturday’s Philly Spring Cleanup, thousands of volunteers tweaked the saying, proving that one man’s, woman’s or child’s rubbish is…

Woman wounded

28043647

Police have released a surveillance video of the suspect in a Passyunk Square robbery-turned-shooting.

A 19-year-old woman exited the Ellsworth-Federal Broad Street Line subway station, but as she walked southbound along the 1200 block of…

Couple spat

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After an argument inside their Point Breeze home, a man allegedly stabbed and killed his boyfriend early Sunday.

A fight between lovers escalated inside a dwelling on the 2000 block of Oakford Street, Officer Tanya Little of the Police Public…

Marching into Libya with tongue in cheek

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I don’t know about you, but I’m glad March is over. I confess I grew a little tired of people telling me “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” The lamb never showed up. Maybe the lamb went into hiding after…

Ernest Stuart releases debut album

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Ernest Stuart, of Broad and Mifflin streets, really wanted to play the saxophone.

“I wanted to play sax. I didn’t want to play trombone, but coming from a single mother, she didn’t really have the money to…

Hanna

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In the snow-blanketed Finnish wilderness, an albinic Saorsie Ronan fires an arrow into a buck, then chases it down until it topples, defeated. She utters what will become a recurring catchphrase (“I just missed your heart”), then puts a bullet in the animal’s brain. Cut, with…

Triple teamed

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Three women allegedly beat and took another’s purse Monday, but were arrested shortly after.

A 20-year-old woman was walking along the 2200 block of South Seventh Street at 1:30 p.m. when Candace McCarthy allegedly started to hit her all over…