Mummers Museum hosting an open house

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The Mummers Parade might be a once-a-year event, but a small, multi-colored brick building that sits on the corner of Second Street and Washington Avenue keeps the story line flowing with a treasured collection of Mummers’…

Pizzeria Vetri

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Our city has some of the finest pizza this side of paradise. I counted the weeks before my first taste of Marc Vetri’s pizza at his month-old pizzeria on Callowhill Street just across the street from the Barnes Foundation.

Chaucer Street fire produces a pair of heroes

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Ordering an arrest

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Mark Sierra

Nicole Dinardo

Numerous anonymous tips led to the arrest of a pair of suspects from a Whitman-situated theft.

Triple trouble

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A vehicle-operating accomplice helped two attackers to make off with goods in Queen Village Friday.

After exiting her vehicle on the 1000 block of South Third Street at 9:15 p.m., the complainant noticed two males walking toward her…

Don Jon

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Often adopting the form of the popular media it aims to skewer, “Don Jon” unfolds like a pop song, with repeated riffs and verses that aggressively push it forward.

If you’ve seen the trailer, you know that the literary-inspired lead character, Jon, a…

Cocoon

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Many suburbanites have a false perception about South Philadelphia and Philadelphia in general. Their entire perception of the city is gathered from the crime reported on TV news. They envision South Philly as a place dominated by mob hits and fights over parking spots.

Triple trouble

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A vehicle-operating accomplice helped two attackers to make off with goods in Queen Village Friday.

After exiting her vehicle on the 1000 block of South Third Street at 9:15 p.m., the complainant noticed two males walking toward her…

Cocoon

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Many suburbanites have a false perception about South Philadelphia and Philadelphia in general. Their entire perception of the city is gathered from the crime reported on TV news. They envision South Philly as a place dominated by mob hits and fights over parking spots.

Daylight daring

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A brazen individual chose a daytime date with lawbreaking in Hawthorne Saturday.

While waiting for a bus at 11:45 a.m. on the 800 block of South 12th Street, the complainant had a gun-brandishing stranger approach him and pin him against a…

Finding life’s melodies with ‘The Music You Remember’

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Fond of focusing on how theatrical works could foster the future of communication, actress Kristen Bailey must address the perils of perpetually pondering the past in White Pines Productions’ “The…

What is your reaction to the federal government shutdown?

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“I think it is a bit scary, but I also have enough of my own problems going on so it is hard to give it as much attention as I should.”

Sacks celebrates National Youth Soccer Month

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Though at the impressionable age of 10, John Quiroz believes he has found his vocation.

The nimble striker glided across the field at Sacks Playground, 400 Washington Ave., Friday as a…

Risk for rims

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A daring driver made off with valuable SEPTA equipment in Marconi Friday.

An employee of the transit provider noted that upon entering the SEPTA depot at 1940 Johnston St., he observed an unknown motorist attempting to turn around, Detective…

Chaucer Street fire produces a pair of heroes

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Chaucer Street fire produces a pair of heroes

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What a gem!

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Police are looking for assistance in catching a suspect from a Queen Village robbery.

Shortly after entering the Lacquer Lounge Nail Bar & Boutique, 501 Fitzwater St., at 8:35 p.m. Friday, an unknown male, having had his request to keep the store…

What a gem!

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Police are looking for assistance in catching a suspect from a Queen Village robbery.

Shortly after entering the Lacquer Lounge Nail Bar & Boutique, 501 Fitzwater St., at 8:35 p.m. Friday, an unknown male, having had his request to keep the store…

Finding life’s melodies with ‘The Music You Remember’

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Fond of focusing on how theatrical works could foster the future of communication, actress Kristen Bailey must address the perils of perpetually pondering the past in White Pines Productions’ “The…

Mummers Museum hosting an open house

128142461

The Mummers Parade might be a once-a-year event, but a small, multi-colored brick building that sits on the corner of Second Street and Washington Avenue keeps the story line flowing with a treasured collection of Mummers’…

Young father slain

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Venturing to Las Rosas Bakery, 1712 S. Eighth St., 4:15 a.m. Sept. 26 to visit relatives who run the establishment, Jose Gabino Aparacio began to talk with a cousin when a bicyclist interrupted the two and tried to take his backpack, Officer Jill Russell of…

Daylight daring

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A brazen individual chose a daytime date with lawbreaking in Hawthorne Saturday.

While waiting for a bus at 11:45 a.m. on the 800 block of South 12th Street, the complainant had a gun-brandishing stranger approach him and pin him against a…

Purse pursuit

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A quick-thinking complainant helped authorities to nab her offender last week in West Passyunk.

Holding two bags and a jacket in one hand with her purse around her arm, the female was walking near the intersection of Wolf and Hemberger…

What is your reaction to the federal government shutdown?

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“I think it is a bit scary, but I also have enough of my own problems going on so it is hard to give it as much attention as I should.”

Risk for rims

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A daring driver made off with valuable SEPTA equipment in Marconi Friday.

An employee of the transit provider noted that upon entering the SEPTA depot at 1940 Johnston St., he observed an unknown motorist attempting to turn around, Detective…

Creature Comfort

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Under the direction of Passyunk Square artist David Guinn, local children painted parts of a “Be Kind to Animals” mural Sept. 25 at Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris St. Featuring the youngsters’ pets, the piece will have a spring dedication to be attended by…

Creature Comfort

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Under the direction of Passyunk Square artist David Guinn, local children painted parts of a “Be Kind to Animals” mural Sept. 25 at Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris St. Featuring the youngsters’ pets, the piece will have a spring dedication to be attended by…

Relative distress

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A Point Breeze resident visiting a relative ended up killed Sept. 26.

At 10 p.m., shortly after speaking with other men in the backyard of his grandmother’s home on the 2600 block of Wolf Street, Terrell Nelson, of the 1800 block of…

Purse pursuit

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A quick-thinking complainant helped authorities to nab her offender last week in West Passyunk.

Holding two bags and a jacket in one hand with her purse around her arm, the female was walking near the intersection of Wolf and Hemberger…

Young father slain

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Venturing to Las Rosas Bakery, 1712 S. Eighth St., 4:15 a.m. Sept. 26 to visit relatives who run the establishment, Jose Gabino Aparacio began to talk with a cousin when a bicyclist interrupted the two and tried to take his backpack, Officer Jill Russell of…

Horoscopes 10–03–13

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Heightened imagination will benefit any creative work you may do. Your judgment is a bit fuzzy at this time, so consider delaying important decisions. Lucky number: 076.

Sacks celebrates National Youth Soccer Month

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Though at the impressionable age of 10, John Quiroz believes he has found his vocation.

The nimble striker glided across the field at Sacks Playground, 400 Washington Ave., Friday as a…

Relative distress

110833861

A Point Breeze resident visiting a relative ended up killed Sept. 26.

At 10 p.m., shortly after speaking with other men in the backyard of his grandmother’s home on the 2600 block of Wolf Street, Terrell Nelson, of the 1800 block of…

Young father slain

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Venturing to Las Rosas Bakery, 1712 S. Eighth St., 4:15 a.m. Sept. 26 to visit relatives who run the establishment, Jose Gabino Aparacio began to talk with a cousin when a bicyclist interrupted the two and tried to take his backpack, Officer Jill Russell of…

Ordering an arrest

110833861

Mark Sierra

Nicole Dinardo

Numerous anonymous tips led to the arrest of a pair of suspects from a Whitman-situated theft.