Jefferson Awards support Kirlin Fund

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Losing a child can harden a heart or make it more eager to afford affection.

Blessed with a loving nature, Joe Kirlin has partnered with perseverance in the 22 years since his youngest child’s death. The…

Frank Rizzo Sr.’s life honored

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Frank Rizzo Sr. possessed a polarizing personality that led to the accumulation of ample allies and enemies.

The former dominated Saturday, as St. Monica Church, 1714 Ritner St., offered its Vigil Mass in honor of…

Jefferson Awards support Kirlin Fund

53680849

Losing a child can harden a heart or make it more eager to afford affection.

Blessed with a loving nature, Joe Kirlin has partnered with perseverance in the 22 years since his youngest child’s death. The…

Frank Rizzo Sr.’s life honored

53680814

Frank Rizzo Sr. possessed a polarizing personality that led to the accumulation of ample allies and enemies.

The former dominated Saturday, as St. Monica Church, 1714 Ritner St., offered its Vigil Mass in honor of…

Horton self publishes her side

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B. Michelle Horton, a native of the 1200 block of South Ringgold Street, keeps a journal like many people. When her stable family began to unravel, her journal became a lifeline.

Philabundance paints hunger relief

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Philabundance, along with the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program and the Writers Matter Program at La Salle University, unveiled a banner at its Hunger Relief Center, 3616 S. Galloway St., Thursday.

Assault averted

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A woman was indecently assaulted in Passyunk Square last week.

The 19-year-old was strolling south on 13th Street when a man ran after her at 1:44 a.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. She fled to a home on the…

Horoscopes 07–21–11

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22): An intense encounter will have you questioning an aspect of your life. This will impact you on an emotional level. It won’t last. Lucky number: 786.

Triple shooting

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Three men were shot in Dickinson Narrows early yesterday morning.

A 23-, 25- and 26-year old were on the 1800 block of South Sixth Street near Mifflin Street when an unknown man starting shooting at the trio from across the street at 12:40…

Officer charged with DUI

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A city cop who resides in South Philly was arrested for driving under the influence in Bella Vista early Saturday.

Lee Marrero, a 29-year-old with five years on the force, was off duty when police pulled him over on the 900…

Police meetings 07–21–11

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1st District

2301 S. 24th St. 215–686–3010.

Youth Aid Panel: 7 p.m. July 27. 1st District.

17th District

Center City robber arrested

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A man allegedly responsible for six Center City robberies is believed to have recently resided in Hawthorne.

The suspect, Willie Wyche, 39, is known to frequent Center City and the 800 block of South Broad Street, which…

Center City robber arrested

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A man allegedly responsible for six Center City robberies is believed to have recently resided in Hawthorne.

The suspect, Willie Wyche, 39, is known to frequent Center City and the 800 block of South Broad Street, which…

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

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A colleague of mine summed it up: The “Harry Potter” films have been a mammoth presence in all of our lives for a decade now, and when it comes down to it, we’ve all grown a whopping 10 years older since the first one…

Jefferson Awards support Kirlin Fund

53680849

Losing a child can harden a heart or make it more eager to afford affection.

Blessed with a loving nature, Joe Kirlin has partnered with perseverance in the 22 years since his youngest child’s death. The…

Triple shooting

28043647

Three men were shot in Dickinson Narrows early yesterday morning.

A 23-, 25- and 26-year old were on the 1800 block of South Sixth Street near Mifflin Street when an unknown man starting shooting at the trio from across the street at 12:40…

Stick it

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Soon after the cave people discovered fire, they slew all sorts of animals, ripped them apart and impaled them on a stick for easy cooking.

Fast forward to the 21st century and we find all sorts of foods are being cooked and served on sticks. Some are…

Horton self publishes her side

53680769

B. Michelle Horton, a native of the 1200 block of South Ringgold Street, keeps a journal like many people. When her stable family began to unravel, her journal became a lifeline.

By the sea, by the sea

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Tom Cardella is on vacation this week. This column previously ran July 12, 2001.

OK, it’s not a sea, it’s the Atlantic Ocean, to which we escape for summer fun. The stages of one’s life define “summer fun.”

Wanted man spotted in area

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The Citizens Crime Commission is seeking assistance in locating a wanted man that recently has been spotted locally.

There is an $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Torrie Greer, 29, who is wanted in…

Stick it

53680699

Soon after the cave people discovered fire, they slew all sorts of animals, ripped them apart and impaled them on a stick for easy cooking.

Fast forward to the 21st century and we find all sorts of foods are being cooked and served on sticks. Some are…

Teen behind bars

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A teen allegedly fired multiple gunshots at an officer trying to disperse a young crowd on South Street Saturday evening.

Bike cops directed a large group of teens traveling westbound over the South Street bridge south on the 600 block of…

Follow the bleeder

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Police found a blood trail stretching the length of a Grays Ferry block before locating the victim at the hospital.

A man, who had been shot in the right thigh, left a trail of blood as he hailed a taxi traveling along the 1300 block…

Water boy

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With temperatures soaring toward the century mark this week, everyone is looking for a way to beat the heat. This young entrepeneur sees the muggy weather as an oppurtunity to make some extra summer cash, selling water bottles for $1 to local commuters on an island at Ninth…

SEYAA girls dream of World Cup glory

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Centre-back Saki Kumagai broke many local hearts Sunday when her penalty shoot-out attempt beat American goalkeeper Hope Solo and gave Japan the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The loss, however, did not leave Tonia Russo with a…

Police meetings 07–21–11

28043647

1st District

2301 S. 24th St. 215–686–3010.

Youth Aid Panel: 7 p.m. July 27. 1st District.

17th District

Officer charged with DUI

28043647

A city cop who resides in South Philly was arrested for driving under the influence in Bella Vista early Saturday.

Lee Marrero, a 29-year-old with five years on the force, was off duty when police pulled him over on the 900…

Kennett

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Last year during the restaurant wars segment of “Top Chef,” chef Anthony Bourdain told the winning team he wished their restaurant would pop up in his neighborhood.

After dinner and Sunday brunch at the delightful Kennett, I wish it would leave Queen…

Philabundance paints hunger relief

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Philabundance, along with the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program and the Writers Matter Program at La Salle University, unveiled a banner at its Hunger Relief Center, 3616 S. Galloway St., Thursday.

Follow the bleeder

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Police found a blood trail stretching the length of a Grays Ferry block before locating the victim at the hospital.

A man, who had been shot in the right thigh, left a trail of blood as he hailed a taxi traveling along the 1300 block…

Teen behind bars

28043647

A teen allegedly fired multiple gunshots at an officer trying to disperse a young crowd on South Street Saturday evening.

Bike cops directed a large group of teens traveling westbound over the South Street bridge south on the 600 block of…

Wanted man spotted in area

28043647

The Citizens Crime Commission is seeking assistance in locating a wanted man that recently has been spotted locally.

There is an $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Torrie Greer, 29, who is wanted in…

Assault averted

28043647

A woman was indecently assaulted in Passyunk Square last week.

The 19-year-old was strolling south on 13th Street when a man ran after her at 1:44 a.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. She fled to a home on the…

Water boy

53680859

With temperatures soaring toward the century mark this week, everyone is looking for a way to beat the heat. This young entrepeneur sees the muggy weather as an oppurtunity to make some extra summer cash, selling water bottles for $1 to local commuters on an island at Ninth…

By the sea, by the sea

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Tom Cardella is on vacation this week. This column previously ran July 12, 2001.

OK, it’s not a sea, it’s the Atlantic Ocean, to which we escape for summer fun. The stages of one’s life define “summer fun.”

SEYAA girls dream of World Cup glory

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Centre-back Saki Kumagai broke many local hearts Sunday when her penalty shoot-out attempt beat American goalkeeper Hope Solo and gave Japan the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The loss, however, did not leave Tonia Russo with a…

SEYAA girls dream of World Cup glory

53680834

Centre-back Saki Kumagai broke many local hearts Sunday when her penalty shoot-out attempt beat American goalkeeper Hope Solo and gave Japan the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The loss, however, did not leave Tonia Russo with a…