Limited lease

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Police arrested a South of South woman for allegedly threatening to shoot her roommate.

At 4:40 a.m. Feb. 24, authorities arrived at an apartment on the 2100 block of Fitzwater Street and learned from the complainant that he and his living…

Gran Caffé L’Aquila’s Carbonara

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April 6, 2009 will forever be a devastating day in the history of the original Gran Caffé L’Aquila, as an earthquake destroyed the capital city of Italy’s Abruzzo region. Riccardo Longo, who arrived from Italy at age 5 with his family and…

Limited lease

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Police arrested a South of South woman for allegedly threatening to shoot her roommate.

At 4:40 a.m. Feb. 24, authorities arrived at an apartment on the 2100 block of Fitzwater Street and learned from the complainant that he and his living…

A criminal couple

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A pair of men robbed and assaulted two males in East Passyunk Crossing Friday.

The complainants were riding their bikes on the 800 block of Morris Street at 12:40 a.m. when the aforementioned figures, wearing black masks, approached…

A source of solace

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On the morning of March 3, students gathered in the llibrary of St. Gabriel School, 2917 Dickinson St., and listened to Chief Inspector Joe Sullivan of the Philadelphia Police Department read Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham,” a childhood favorite of the guest…

A source of solace

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On the morning of March 3, students gathered in the llibrary of St. Gabriel School, 2917 Dickinson St., and listened to Chief Inspector Joe Sullivan of the Philadelphia Police Department read Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham,” a childhood favorite of the guest…

“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

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Two years ago, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” not only proved that it’s never too late for love, but also that stories about — and, perhaps, for — older individuals could score fans at the box office. Now the sleeper hit has…

A clean escape

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Authorities are searching for the man who burglarized a Whitman establishment.

At 12:35 a.m. Feb. 16, surveillance footage captured the image of the offender as he approached the strip mall at 200 W. Oregon Ave. He gained entry through the…

Courageous refusal

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A woman dared a potential thief to shoot her in South of South last week.

At 8:25 p.m. Feb. 25, the complainant was walking on the 900 block of South 22nd Street after crossing Montrose Street when a male, armed with a small silver…

Galati going away

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Ronald Galati will not be returning to his Girard Estate residence anytime soon following his Monday sentencing for attempting to have his daughter’s boyfriend killed.

A clean escape

110833861

Authorities are searching for the man who burglarized a Whitman establishment.

At 12:35 a.m. Feb. 16, surveillance footage captured the image of the offender as he approached the strip mall at 200 W. Oregon Ave. He gained entry through the…

Helping the helpers

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Every Monday evening, Caffe Valentino, 1245 S. Third St. celebrates “In the Biz Night.” The Pennsport location offers a 10 percent discount to those who also work in the restaurant industry. Individuals need to bring a pay stub from their employers to take…

Gran Caffé L’Aquila’s Carbonara

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April 6, 2009 will forever be a devastating day in the history of the original Gran Caffé L’Aquila, as an earthquake destroyed the capital city of Italy’s Abruzzo region. Riccardo Longo, who arrived from Italy at age 5 with his family and…

In a pickle

Police are looking for a man who threatened to shoot up a Grays Ferry eatery.

At 11:50 a.m. Feb. 23, authorities responded to a radio call for a person with a gun and reported to McDonald’s, 2851 Grays Ferry Ave., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. An…

Three days later …

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Police busted a Lower Moyamensing man for his alleged robbery of a nearby bank.

As first reported in the Feb. 26 South Philly Review as “Demanding a supply,” at 10:29 a.m. Feb. 24, a male entered Santander Bank, 2701 S. 10th St., and…

A criminal couple

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A pair of men robbed and assaulted two males in East Passyunk Crossing Friday.

The complainants were riding their bikes on the 800 block of Morris Street at 12:40 a.m. when the aforementioned figures, wearing black masks, approached…

Tender and tobacco

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A masked man remains at large after having robbed a Lower Moyamensing business.

The offender entered K&W; Grocery Store, 2600 S. 10th St., at 1:29 p.m. Feb. 23 and pointed a knife at an employee, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Girard Brasserie & Bruncherie

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A nasty bout of the flu kept me housebound for more than a week. A steady diet of chicken soup, tea and toast quickly became tiresome. As soon as my taste buds made a recovery, all I wanted to do was go out for Sunday brunch.

Helping the helpers

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Every Monday evening, Caffe Valentino, 1245 S. Third St. celebrates “In the Biz Night.” The Pennsport location offers a 10 percent discount to those who also work in the restaurant industry. Individuals need to bring a pay stub from their employers to take…

In a pickle

Police are looking for a man who threatened to shoot up a Grays Ferry eatery.

At 11:50 a.m. Feb. 23, authorities responded to a radio call for a person with a gun and reported to McDonald’s, 2851 Grays Ferry Ave., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. An…

Fit to be tried

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Authorities abducted a North Philly man for allegedly burglarizing a Philadelphia Navy Yard business.

At 10:21 a.m. Feb. 13, a loss prevention analyst for Urban Outfitters, 5000 S. Broad St., reported that at 5:40 a.m. Feb. 10 and 6:20…

Courageous refusal

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A woman dared a potential thief to shoot her in South of South last week.

At 8:25 p.m. Feb. 25, the complainant was walking on the 900 block of South 22nd Street after crossing Montrose Street when a male, armed with a small silver…

Fit to be tried

110833861

Authorities abducted a North Philly man for allegedly burglarizing a Philadelphia Navy Yard business.

At 10:21 a.m. Feb. 13, a loss prevention analyst for Urban Outfitters, 5000 S. Broad St., reported that at 5:40 a.m. Feb. 10 and 6:20…

Catastrophic comments

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Three individuals roughed up a male in Queen Village Sunday.

At 1:50 a.m., authorities responded to a radio call for a fight inside Ishkabibbles Restaurant, 517 South St., meeting with the complainant, who stated he engaged in a…

Tender and tobacco

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A masked man remains at large after having robbed a Lower Moyamensing business.

The offender entered K&W; Grocery Store, 2600 S. 10th St., at 1:29 p.m. Feb. 23 and pointed a knife at an employee, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Catastrophic comments

110833861

Three individuals roughed up a male in Queen Village Sunday.

At 1:50 a.m., authorities responded to a radio call for a fight inside Ishkabibbles Restaurant, 517 South St., meeting with the complainant, who stated he engaged in a…

Three days later …

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Police busted a Lower Moyamensing man for his alleged robbery of a nearby bank.

As first reported in the Feb. 26 South Philly Review as “Demanding a supply,” at 10:29 a.m. Feb. 24, a male entered Santander Bank, 2701 S. 10th St., and…

Galati going away

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Ronald Galati will not be returning to his Girard Estate residence anytime soon following his Monday sentencing for attempting to have his daughter’s boyfriend killed.