Art Sanctuary readies for new leadership

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“Founders are notorious for sabotaging a process that lets somebody come in and do better than they did,” Lorene Cary said July 12 at Art Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th St. “That was my vision. I wanted someone to come in and do…

Hydrant high jinks

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Though the Philadelphia Water Department frowns upon such behavior, these children chose to beat the heat with an aquatic treat Tuesday afternoon on the 2500 block of South Franklin Street. Mother Nature figures to give their brows and this hydrant’s cap a tiny…

Gun tease

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A pair of men were robbed en route to a strip joint early Saturday.

The two 20-year-olds took a cab to Bank of America, 1950 S. Columbus Blvd., at 2:46 a.m. and walked to Show N Tel, 1900 S. Columbus Blvd., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Unsatisfied customer

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A Newbold man was arrested for assaulting a deliveryman outside of his home Friday.

A 41-year-old, who was working for an unknown company, delivered a food order at 9 p.m. to Jack Dietsche, 48, at his home on the 1700 block of South…

Sawatdee

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Something peculiar happened last week when I telephoned an Asian restaurant in South Philadelphia to find out if they accept credit cards, etc. The phone rang about 10 times when finally an automatic voice said the mailbox is full.

Gentilucci hits the Pebble Beach links

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Nervousness often manifests itself in trembling hands, definite hindrances to any golfer. Feeling a touch of anxiety during a July 4 practice round at Monterey, Calif.’s Del Monte Golf Course, Daniel Gentilucci rapidly…

Southern pride

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Peter Mark Richman, an 1945 alum of South Philladelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., is hosting an evening of music 8 p.m. Friday at The Mann Center.

The Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by his son, Lucas Richman, will play John Williams’…

Gun tease

63370363

A pair of men were robbed en route to a strip joint early Saturday.

The two 20-year-olds took a cab to Bank of America, 1950 S. Columbus Blvd., at 2:46 a.m. and walked to Show N Tel, 1900 S. Columbus Blvd., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Filling young bellies

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Children can receive free summer meals through August at select locations, including more than 1,000 city recreation centers, parks, schools, churches and community organizations.

Blood splatters

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Two men were fired upon on a stoop while another was caught in the crossfire July 12.

Police responded to the 1400 block of South 22nd Street for a person with a gun and a male down on the highway at 12:12 a.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver…

Property tax addressed

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The City of Philadelphia has pushed back its Actual Value Initiative until tax year 2014, therefore, the Homestead Exemption application deadline — previously July 31 — has been extended to Nov. 15. Those already submitted will be processed for ’14…

Art Sanctuary readies for new leadership

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“Founders are notorious for sabotaging a process that lets somebody come in and do better than they did,” Lorene Cary said July 12 at Art Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th St. “That was my vision. I wanted someone to come in and do…

Touch and go

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A man tapped his target on the shoulder and mugged him at gunpoint in South of South Sunday.

The 25-year-old was at 20th and Carpenter streets when an unknown man obtained his attention by touching his shoulder, Detective Danielle Tolliver of…

Making no beef about Mondays

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Several months ago, while the weather was still cool, I wrote a column about the universal appeal of meatless Mondays. Chefs and home cooks set aside the beginning of the work week to prepare simple, tasty meatless meals.

Underpass undertaker

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A thief jumped an elderly woman on a Queen Village Street Friday.

The 69-year-old was walking underneath Interstate-95 on the 900 block of South Front Street at 6:51 a.m. when the man hopped from behind a parked car and said, “Give…

Unsatisfied customer

63370363

A Newbold man was arrested for assaulting a deliveryman outside of his home Friday.

A 41-year-old, who was working for an unknown company, delivered a food order at 9 p.m. to Jack Dietsche, 48, at his home on the 1700 block of South…

Filling young bellies

55961383

Children can receive free summer meals through August at select locations, including more than 1,000 city recreation centers, parks, schools, churches and community organizations.

Pa. Dept. of Education endows local organizations

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With 125 combined years of promoting community growth, Sunrise of Philadelphia Inc., 1900 S. Eighth St., and United Communities Southeast Philadelphia, 2029 S. Eighth St., have amassed many admirers.

Weiss says farewell to Diversified

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“Ever since I was a kid [I’ve wanted to do this work]. I couldn’t play baseball, so social work was the next best thing,” Cheryl Weiss, a 30-year resident of 11th and Federal streets, said.

Steal cycle

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A man robbed a Hawthorne grocery clerk at gunpoint and fled on a bicycle last week.

The perpetrator entered Chloe’s Deli Market, 909 S. 12th St., and asked for an item behind the counter at 4:30 p.m. July 12, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Gentilucci hits the Pebble Beach links

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Nervousness often manifests itself in trembling hands, definite hindrances to any golfer. Feeling a touch of anxiety during a July 4 practice round at Monterey, Calif.’s Del Monte Golf Course, Daniel Gentilucci rapidly…

Underpass undertaker

63370363

A thief jumped an elderly woman on a Queen Village Street Friday.

The 69-year-old was walking underneath Interstate-95 on the 900 block of South Front Street at 6:51 a.m. when the man hopped from behind a parked car and said, “Give…

Art Sanctuary readies for new leadership

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“Founders are notorious for sabotaging a process that lets somebody come in and do better than they did,” Lorene Cary said July 12 at Art Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th St. “That was my vision. I wanted someone to come in and do…

Gentilucci hits the Pebble Beach links

81564706

Nervousness often manifests itself in trembling hands, definite hindrances to any golfer. Feeling a touch of anxiety during a July 4 practice round at Monterey, Calif.’s Del Monte Golf Course, Daniel Gentilucci rapidly…

Touch and go

63370363

A man tapped his target on the shoulder and mugged him at gunpoint in South of South Sunday.

The 25-year-old was at 20th and Carpenter streets when an unknown man obtained his attention by touching his shoulder, Detective Danielle Tolliver of…

Beasts of the Southern Wild

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No other 2012 film can boast the raw originality of “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Benh Zeitlin’s marvelously textured and beautifully realized bayou fantasy, which sees the world through the kaleidoscopic lens of a child at a crossroads…

Making no beef about Mondays

81564516

Several months ago, while the weather was still cool, I wrote a column about the universal appeal of meatless Mondays. Chefs and home cooks set aside the beginning of the work week to prepare simple, tasty meatless meals.

Stop Philly from voting

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Less than half of the 8.5 million eligible Pennsylvania voters turned out on election day in 2010. Choosing the next governor and senator was apparently not important enough to rouse our voters from in front of their TV sets. Voters in our state are…

Video captures attempted child abduction

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An unknown man attempted to carry a 10-year-old to his vehicle in Whitman Tuesday.

“I will tell you. It is ripping to say the least,” Capt. John Darby of the Special Victims Unit said of incident…

Steal cycle

63370363

A man robbed a Hawthorne grocery clerk at gunpoint and fled on a bicycle last week.

The perpetrator entered Chloe’s Deli Market, 909 S. 12th St., and asked for an item behind the counter at 4:30 p.m. July 12, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Weiss says farewell to Diversified

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“Ever since I was a kid [I’ve wanted to do this work]. I couldn’t play baseball, so social work was the next best thing,” Cheryl Weiss, a 30-year resident of 11th and Federal streets, said.

Stop Philly from voting

28043877

Less than half of the 8.5 million eligible Pennsylvania voters turned out on election day in 2010. Choosing the next governor and senator was apparently not important enough to rouse our voters from in front of their TV sets. Voters in our state are…

Hydrant high jinks

81564746

Though the Philadelphia Water Department frowns upon such behavior, these children chose to beat the heat with an aquatic treat Tuesday afternoon on the 2500 block of South Franklin Street. Mother Nature figures to give their brows and this hydrant’s cap a tiny…

Video captures attempted child abduction

63370363

An unknown man attempted to carry a 10-year-old to his vehicle in Whitman Tuesday.

“I will tell you. It is ripping to say the least,” Capt. John Darby of the Special Victims Unit said of incident…

Talkative robbers

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Police have released surveillance video in hopes of apprehending the duo that robbed a woman outside of a Whitman doughnut shop.

The 22-year-old female cashed a check at a Fifth Street and Oregon Avenue store 6:30 p.m. July 6 when one of…

Pa. Dept. of Education endows local organizations

81564476

With 125 combined years of promoting community growth, Sunrise of Philadelphia Inc., 1900 S. Eighth St., and United Communities Southeast Philadelphia, 2029 S. Eighth St., have amassed many admirers.

Talkative robbers

81564656

Police have released surveillance video in hopes of apprehending the duo that robbed a woman outside of a Whitman doughnut shop.

The 22-year-old female cashed a check at a Fifth Street and Oregon Avenue store 6:30 p.m. July 6 when one of…

Property tax addressed

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The City of Philadelphia has pushed back its Actual Value Initiative until tax year 2014, therefore, the Homestead Exemption application deadline — previously July 31 — has been extended to Nov. 15. Those already submitted will be processed for ’14…

Identity spree

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Three men have stolen multple individuals’ identities, including one of a local 68-year-old man…

Blood splatters

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Two men were fired upon on a stoop while another was caught in the crossfire July 12.

Police responded to the 1400 block of South 22nd Street for a person with a gun and a male down on the highway at 12:12 a.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver…

Identity spree

81665186

Three men have stolen multple individuals’ identities, including one of a local 68-year-old man…

Southern pride

81564436

Peter Mark Richman, an 1945 alum of South Philladelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., is hosting an evening of music 8 p.m. Friday at The Mann Center.

The Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by his son, Lucas Richman, will play John Williams’…