Bardot Cafe

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Super Bowl Sunday turned out to be a fine day to go out for brunch. I called Bardot Cafe and asked if we needed a reservation.

“No, we have plenty of tables available,” was the cheery reply.

Me N Mo’s Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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Brothers Giancarlo and Sandro Frusone are no strangers to the Philadelphia dining scene, especially the address 214 South St. It’s where they previously operated Ristorante San Carlo. Well, last month, the duo that also previously…

McCall, MLK Cougars courting another hoops title

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Just when Jabri McCall and his Martin Luther King High School teammates seemed to have suppressed the will of Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter School Monday afternoon by building a late…

Me N Mo’s Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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Brothers Giancarlo and Sandro Frusone are no strangers to the Philadelphia dining scene, especially the address 214 South St. It’s where they previously operated Ristorante San Carlo. Well, last month, the duo that also previously…

Roger Lee choreographing a moving experience

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Roger Lee laments that contemporary chronicling of African-American lives often labors to locate much positivity. Hopeful that prosperous accounts from the past will promote pride, the former Bella Vista dweller and…

House fire proves fatal

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Just before 2 a.m. Jan. 29, an inferno broke out on the 400 block of Daly Street, leading, despite intervention from two police officers, to the deaths of Michael McGoldrick and Marsha Shear, long-established residents of the Whitman block. As of press…

Registering his crime

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Authorities are hoping the surveillance footage below will help led to the arrest of a man who robbed a Lower Moyamensing establishment.

At 7:15 p.m. Jan. 17, the at-large figure entered Red Sun Food Mart, 2228 S. 12th St., and…

Roger Lee choreographing a moving experience

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Roger Lee laments that contemporary chronicling of African-American lives often labors to locate much positivity. Hopeful that prosperous accounts from the past will promote pride, the former Bella Vista dweller and…

Bettering Bike Share’s reach

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To make the upcoming Bike Share initiative work more efficiently and have a greater impact, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) has partnered with a handful of organizations to make it a robust and desirable…

Taproom on 19th’s Bonzo Burger

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If one were interested in altering phrases, Christina De Silva could inspire the transformation of “Good things come to those who wait” to “Good things come to those who are great.” Having recently commenced executive chef duties at Taproom…

Mommy

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Already one of the world’s most celebrated filmmakers at the age of 25, Xavier Dolan has wowed the art house crowds with a stunning, if short, body of work, which includes his boisterous debut, “I Killed My Mother,” his eerie noir “Tom at the Farm” and his sweeping trans epic…

Blurry reception

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Police arrested a Newbold man for supposedly burglarizing a Point Breeze residence Saturday.

At 10:14 p.m., authorities headed to a property on the 1100 block of South Cleveland Street in response to a blaring burglary alarm, Detective…

A punch for a purse

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Police are searching for a man who attacked a woman in East Passyunk Crossing.

The female met with authorities at 7:12 p.m. Saturday on the 800 block of McClellan Street, telling them an unknown male came up to her, said “Hi” and…

Blurry reception

110833861

Police arrested a Newbold man for supposedly burglarizing a Point Breeze residence Saturday.

At 10:14 p.m., authorities headed to a property on the 1100 block of South Cleveland Street in response to a blaring burglary alarm, Detective…

Kathleen’s Strawberry Scones

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Chocolate is the undisputed champion of February treats thanks to Valentine’s Day, but when one wants something with a similar reputation for contributing comfort, Kathleen Valle has an opportune option, her Strawberry Scones.

Summertime Gladness

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We are more than four months away from the summer solstice, but Parris Lové had warmer temperatures on her mind Saturday, performing Ella Fitzgerald’s “Summertime” at the Istanbul Restaurant & Lounge, 216 South St. The South Philly-based singer, who also…

Seamy filling

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Authorities are looking for the man who robbed a South-of-South pastry shop.

At 7:45 p.m. Jan. 26, the thief entered Dunkin’ Donuts, 1551 Washington Ave., and waited by the counter for 15 minutes, hoping for the customers to leave. Acting as…

Bettering Bike Share’s reach

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To make the upcoming Bike Share initiative work more efficiently and have a greater impact, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities (MOTU) has partnered with a handful of organizations to make it a robust and desirable…

Eyes on the charters

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To the Editor:

Want to thank Bill Chenevert for his piece, “To charter or not to charter,” Jan. 29.

Bill lays out quite clearly the charter school debate: only a few charters are doing well, it’s all about…

Driven to drama

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Two men robbed a cab driver in Whitman last week.

At 8:27 p.m. Jan. 27, the complainant met with authorities at Fifth and Shunk streets, telling them of a robbery at the point of a gun at 400 St. Michael Drive, Detective Danielle Tolliver…

Coffee caper

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The Philadelphia Police Department released the image of a man wanted for a Newbold robbery.

Reported in the Jan. 22 South Philly Review as “A jolt of misfortune,” at 9:04 p.m. Jan. 18, the individual entered Ultimo Coffee Bar, 1900 S. 15th…

Workers’ compensation

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Employees of a Point Breeze pizza shop helped authorities to arrest a man suspected of robbing their establishment.

At 1:40 a.m. Monday, police ventured to Three Countries Pizza, 1626 Dickinson St., where they met with the site’s…

An apology from the president

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There is a strong rumor that President Barack Obama is going to make a formal apology to his many critics tomorrow night on national television. Your fearless columnist has obtained an advance copy of his apology appropriately titled “Mea…

House fire proves fatal

62962693

Just before 2 a.m. Jan. 29, an inferno broke out on the 400 block of Daly Street, leading, despite intervention from two police officers, to the deaths of Michael McGoldrick and Marsha Shear, long-established residents of the Whitman block. As of press…

Registering his crime

110833861

Authorities are hoping the surveillance footage below will help led to the arrest of a man who robbed a Lower Moyamensing establishment.

At 7:15 p.m. Jan. 17, the at-large figure entered Red Sun Food Mart, 2228 S. 12th St., and…

Summertime Gladness

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We are more than four months away from the summer solstice, but Parris Lové had warmer temperatures on her mind Saturday, performing Ella Fitzgerald’s “Summertime” at the Istanbul Restaurant & Lounge, 216 South St. The South Philly-based singer, who also…

Jim Kenney begins mayoral run

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A bumbling burglar

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Police are looking to locate a man who tried to burglarize a Queen Village residence.

Surveillance video captured the image of the figure at 1:50 p.m Jan. 22 as he cased a home on the 600 block of South Front Street. After a few…

A punch for a purse

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Police are searching for a man who attacked a woman in East Passyunk Crossing.

The female met with authorities at 7:12 p.m. Saturday on the 800 block of McClellan Street, telling them an unknown male came up to her, said “Hi” and…

Horoscopes 2–5–2015

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): A constant replay of troubles with neighbors or co-workers will make you wonder how much more you can take. Be the rational one when dealing with upsetting issues. Openings for reconciliation are there if you look for them…

Jim Kenney begins mayoral run

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A bumbling burglar

110833861

Police are looking to locate a man who tried to burglarize a Queen Village residence.

Surveillance video captured the image of the figure at 1:50 p.m Jan. 22 as he cased a home on the 600 block of South Front Street. After a few…

Eyes on the charters

110833841

To the Editor:

Want to thank Bill Chenevert for his piece, “To charter or not to charter,” Jan. 29.

Bill lays out quite clearly the charter school debate: only a few charters are doing well, it’s all about…

Jim Kenney begins mayoral run

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Are you for or against vaccinations?

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“I agree with getting them. They prevent illnesses like the flu from spreading around, and that’s better for the community.”

Phat Nguyen,

Eighth Street and Snyder Avenue

Warming tips for winter

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To the Editor:

The American Heart Association says that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, it’s important to know how cold weather can affect your heart, especially if you have…

Seamy filling

110833861

Authorities are looking for the man who robbed a South-of-South pastry shop.

At 7:45 p.m. Jan. 26, the thief entered Dunkin’ Donuts, 1551 Washington Ave., and waited by the counter for 15 minutes, hoping for the customers to leave. Acting as…

Warming tips for winter

110833841

To the Editor:

The American Heart Association says that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, it’s important to know how cold weather can affect your heart, especially if you have…

Are you for or against vaccinations?

110833921

“I agree with getting them. They prevent illnesses like the flu from spreading around, and that’s better for the community.”

Phat Nguyen,

Eighth Street and Snyder Avenue

Driven to drama

110833861

Two men robbed a cab driver in Whitman last week.

At 8:27 p.m. Jan. 27, the complainant met with authorities at Fifth and Shunk streets, telling them of a robbery at the point of a gun at 400 St. Michael Drive, Detective Danielle Tolliver…

Workers’ compensation

110833861

Employees of a Point Breeze pizza shop helped authorities to arrest a man suspected of robbing their establishment.

At 1:40 a.m. Monday, police ventured to Three Countries Pizza, 1626 Dickinson St., where they met with the site’s…

McCall, MLK Cougars courting another hoops title

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Just when Jabri McCall and his Martin Luther King High School teammates seemed to have suppressed the will of Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter School Monday afternoon by building a late…

Taproom on 19th’s Bonzo Burger

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If one were interested in altering phrases, Christina De Silva could inspire the transformation of “Good things come to those who wait” to “Good things come to those who are great.” Having recently commenced executive chef duties at Taproom…

An apology from the president

110833821

There is a strong rumor that President Barack Obama is going to make a formal apology to his many critics tomorrow night on national television. Your fearless columnist has obtained an advance copy of his apology appropriately titled “Mea…

Coffee caper

110833861

The Philadelphia Police Department released the image of a man wanted for a Newbold robbery.

Reported in the Jan. 22 South Philly Review as “A jolt of misfortune,” at 9:04 p.m. Jan. 18, the individual entered Ultimo Coffee Bar, 1900 S. 15th…