Washington Avenue’s growing pains

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The Prime Rib

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When it opened in 1998, The Prime Rib became an instant classic American steakhouse. The décor, ambiance and menu harkened back to the ’40s when elegantly dressed Americans sipped cocktails and enjoyed hearty prime beef and bottles of red wine cared for by tuxedo-clad…

McNeil pleads guilty

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A Dickinson Square West resident faces a prison term of 20 to 40 years after pleading guilty to murdering a man in 2013.

Tyreek McNeil, of the 600 block of Mifflin Street, will have a sentencing hearing Aug. 5 following his May 27…

Washington Avenue’s growing pains

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Andrew Stober stoked for City Council at-large run

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“It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time — I’ve had an incredible experience with the last six-and-a-half years working in city government, and I’ve gotten some great things done, which I’m…

Washington Avenue’s growing pains

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Police pounce on pair

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On June 8, law enforcement officials announced the capture of Thomas Brennan (left) and Crystal Leibhart (right) for their alleged alliance in the demise of 41-year-old Scott Bernheisel, whose body turned up inside a suitcase near Philadelphia…

Ralph’s and Vetri conjure culinary philanthropy

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The Dispigno Family founded Ralph’s Italian Restaurant in 1900 at 901 Montrose St. in the heart of a bustling Italian Market. Francesco and Catherine Dispigno arrived at Ellis Island from Naples, Italy in 1893…

McNeil pleads guilty

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A Dickinson Square West resident faces a prison term of 20 to 40 years after pleading guilty to murdering a man in 2013.

Tyreek McNeil, of the 600 block of Mifflin Street, will have a sentencing hearing Aug. 5 following his May 27…

Where will they park?

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To the Editor:

Imagine taking your family to Cape May, N.J., and you’re looking forward to walking around the outdoor mall. But first, let’s change things a bit and imagine that the seashore town — a magnet for tourists — is…

Transgression tracker

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Police arrested a man for allegedly robbing a woman in Bella Vista.

The complainant was walking westbound on the 600 block of Fitzwater Street at 2 a.m. June 6 when a male grabbed her purse from her shoulder, put an object to the…

Ben Michael exploring the perks and perils of ‘Passion’

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Ben Michael loves applying his “logical, brainy” makeup to his professional pursuits, believing that doing so bolsters the brilliance of a project and augments his artistic sensibilities. The…

Police pounce on pair

110833861

On June 8, law enforcement officials announced the capture of Thomas Brennan (left) and Crystal Leibhart (right) for their alleged alliance in the demise of 41-year-old Scott Bernheisel, whose body turned up inside a suitcase near Philadelphia…

Andrew Stober stoked for City Council at-large run

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“It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time — I’ve had an incredible experience with the last six-and-a-half years working in city government, and I’ve gotten some great things done, which I’m…

Baur, Koplove begin pro baseball careers

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At the dawn of his senior season at Newberry College, Albert Baur believed he would need a commendable campaign to become a baseball professional. Thanks to a remarkable year that yielded numerous accolades, the 23-year-old…

Changing the subject

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Authorities arrested a Dickinson Square West man for allegedly pulling a gun on another male.

At 6 p.m. June 8, the complainant was walking along the 400 block of Federal Street when he encountered an elderly figure who reportedly…

Transgression tracker

110833861

Police arrested a man for allegedly robbing a woman in Bella Vista.

The complainant was walking westbound on the 600 block of Fitzwater Street at 2 a.m. June 6 when a male grabbed her purse from her shoulder, put an object to the…

How do you intend to help your dad to celebrate Father’s Day?

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“I’m going out to eat with my brother and parents. I’m not sure what to buy my dad, though.”

Blade brandisher

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Authorities are searching for a man who used a knife to rob a male in East Passyunk Crossing.

At approximately 10 p.m. June 6, the complainant was about to enter a home on the 900 block of McClellan Street when the unknown figured…

1st Ward Sandwich’s Bánh Mì

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Paul Frost fostered such warm youthful feelings about entering the culinary world that he yearned to run a business before acquiring the acumen to cook. With education having engendered even more passion, the 30-year-old is reveling as the…

Horoscopes 6–18–2015

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Check all relevant details of anything new you are working on, and you will save yourself a lot of trouble. You will only get somewhere with family related activities if you refuse to let others fool around. Encourage everyone…

An unsafe investment

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Police are looking for the figure who burglarized a Whitman eatery.

Responding to a report of a burglary at Burger King, 2728 S. Front St., at 11:52 a.m. June 8, authorities met with the store’s assistant manager, learning he had…

An unsafe investment

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Police are looking for the figure who burglarized a Whitman eatery.

Responding to a report of a burglary at Burger King, 2728 S. Front St., at 11:52 a.m. June 8, authorities met with the store’s assistant manager, learning he had…

Where will they park?

110833841

To the Editor:

Imagine taking your family to Cape May, N.J., and you’re looking forward to walking around the outdoor mall. But first, let’s change things a bit and imagine that the seashore town — a magnet for tourists — is…

How do you intend to help your dad to celebrate Father’s Day?

110833921

“I’m going out to eat with my brother and parents. I’m not sure what to buy my dad, though.”

1st Ward Sandwich’s Bánh Mì

194961451

Paul Frost fostered such warm youthful feelings about entering the culinary world that he yearned to run a business before acquiring the acumen to cook. With education having engendered even more passion, the 30-year-old is reveling as the…

Ralph’s and Vetri conjure culinary philanthropy

194961521

The Dispigno Family founded Ralph’s Italian Restaurant in 1900 at 901 Montrose St. in the heart of a bustling Italian Market. Francesco and Catherine Dispigno arrived at Ellis Island from Naples, Italy in 1893…

Baur, Koplove begin pro baseball careers

194961561

At the dawn of his senior season at Newberry College, Albert Baur believed he would need a commendable campaign to become a baseball professional. Thanks to a remarkable year that yielded numerous accolades, the 23-year-old…

Ben Michael exploring the perks and perils of ‘Passion’

194961481

Ben Michael loves applying his “logical, brainy” makeup to his professional pursuits, believing that doing so bolsters the brilliance of a project and augments his artistic sensibilities. The…

Changing the subject

110833861

Authorities arrested a Dickinson Square West man for allegedly pulling a gun on another male.

At 6 p.m. June 8, the complainant was walking along the 400 block of Federal Street when he encountered an elderly figure who reportedly…

Blade brandisher

110833861

Authorities are searching for a man who used a knife to rob a male in East Passyunk Crossing.

At approximately 10 p.m. June 6, the complainant was about to enter a home on the 900 block of McClellan Street when the unknown figured…