Point of trouble

110833861

Police arrested a Point Breeze man for shooting another male.

At 1:14 p.m. Feb. 2, authorities responded to a report of gunshots in the area of the 1300 block of South Ringgold Street, observing ballistics evidence and a blood trail at…

Friends of Beast commend Christopher Gedraitis

183321201

According to acquaintances, Christopher Gedraitis could captivate quite easily, which made the 30-year-old’s March 23, 2006 death from an undiagnosed heart condition a wrenching reminder of the brevity of life…

L&I zipped on 19146

184145741

If you took a stroll down the 1500 block of South Taylor Street, you wouldn’t think…

Court hearing continued

70739615

Grays Ferry resident Gilbert Bates, who had a Feb. 4 preliminary hearing scheduled, will instead have his date in court April 7 for his alleged shooting of a Point Breeze man.

Ristorante Tre Scalini’s Halibut Acqua Pazza

185007691

Hailing from a land well-versed in the joys in independence, Franca DiRenzo loved the liberty involved in opening Ristorante Tre Scalini in 1994. Having helped to helm the West Passyunk-situated Francamaria, the…

Mazzoni Center is on the move

184082661

It became official late last week — Philadelphia’s premiere LGBT-oriented health organization, Mazzoni Center, is moving to South Philly. Its overseers make it just under the wire: their new home, which will begin with construction this…

South of South’s promising plans for 2015

183346271

Square Pie

183321191

In 2007, chef Gene Giuffi and his wife, Amy, opened Cochon BYOB, a charming French bistro in Queen Village. Although duck and rabbit are on the menu, Giuffi gives a strong nod to pork. I enjoyed my dinner there. Their second restaurant was Blue Belly BBQ in Bella Vista, a…

South of South’s promising plans for 2015

183346271

Neumann-Goretti keeping the faith

185124121

Desperate times call for desperate measures. While Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., isn’t necessarily desperate, it’s close. Enter Bruce Robinson, a 59-year-old businessman without much background in…