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As coaches and competitors, those who gathered at the Edward O’Malley (EOM) Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., Friday evening devoted hundreds of years to pursuing trophies.
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Dan Gentilucci and Pat McCann enjoy technology and history, but the youngsters are gaining ample knowledge of physics as successful golfers for Roman Catholic High School. Their dependable drivers and precise putters assisted…
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“Representatives can’t vote in the interest of the citizens because they are bought,” Anna Frangiosa said Friday afternoon at Center City’s Dilworth Plaza.
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More than 120 films are set to be screened at seven venues in an around the city during the 20th Philadelphia Film Festival (PFF), a 15-day movie event that runs through Nov. 3. Teeming with buzzworthy titles that are sure to…
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The 1st District is seeking anyone interested in joining the town watch to attend a meeting 6 tonight at 1st District, 2301 S. 24th St.
For more information, call Officer Paul Bryson at 215–686–3017. SPR
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WIP’s Anthony Gargano, from right, and Glen Macnow interviewed “The Mighty Macs” stars Carla Gugino and David Boreanaz as well as Immaculata coach Cathy Rush Oct. 17 about the new film, which is being released tomorrow, at Chickie’s and Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave…
A former West Passyunk resident, who was believed to be homeless, pled guilty to raping a women in a local coffee shop after robbing it.
Christopher Reeves, 32, formerly of the 1900 block of South 23rd Street, will be sentenced…
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Earlier this year, a camera crew took Michael Woodard and his family, who hail from 19th and Montrose streets, to Fairmount Park to hear the results of an audition he had given.
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Lidia Bastianich is America’s first lady of Italian cuisine. Her success story is the American dream. She and her family arrived in New York from their native Istria, worked hard, sent their children to school and created a unique culinary…
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There is a near-constant, non-diegetic rumbling in “Take Shelter,” writer/director Jeff Nichols’ brilliant, impeccably well-made allegorical psychodrama about a blue-collar construction worker whose hallucinations might signify more than mere mental illness. Curtis…
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I don’t know what to think about Occupy Wall Street protests that began in New York’s financial district and have spread to a number of cities, including Philadelphia. I have no quibble with the movement’s right to peacefully protest.
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The last time I reviewed a restaurant in Fairmount was during the dog days of summer. I recently heard of a new Mexican BYOB near the Art Museum. Its name is Isabel BYOB. I suggest booking a table right away because when word gets out, this charming neighborhood…
Four masked men tied up the inhabitants of a home in the Newbold/Point Breeze area and took their electronics.
The armed offenders, who were wearing bandanas over their faces, entered through an unlocked door on the 1600…
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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Keeping a flirtation light on is advised, but may be difficult. The sizzling heat between you and a romantic interest creates the desire for a permanent partnership. Resist the urge to end or begin anything. Lucky number: 054.
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About 100 volunteers joined forces Saturday morning and shared the common goal of making South Philly a litter-free zone. The three-hour UnLitter Us effort was a collaboration of the Lower Moyamensing Civic Association, East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and Town…
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Charles Bowers, 37, of Northeast Philly as well as Jim P. Groves, 48, and Francis Kirchner, 30, both of Fishtown, will be sentenced Dec. 20, according to court records. They could…
1st District police responded to gunshots in Marconi. No injuries were reported.
A shooting on the 2400 block of South Carlisle Street at 10:44 p.m. Oct. 12 left only wounds to homes and cars on the block, Detective Danielle Tolliver…