Engleson to tackle third IRONMAN triathlon

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Keli Engleson has never lacked a fervent focus on the benefits of physical activity, with the devotion boding well for her body. Also blessed with a helpful heart, the 35-year-old will combine her allegiance to fitness…

Bonetti helming tale of bawdy Brits

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Following his undergraduate days at Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, now DeSales University, Damon Bonetti, though pleased with his performance record, realized he needed more immersion into the theatrical world to craft…

Washington Avenue needs your help

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Washington Avenue is one complex beast. From Columbus Boulevard to Grays Ferry Avenue, it’s a 2.3-mile corridor with 29 signalized intersections. And it’s evolving quickly, especially west of South 13th Street, projects are in the…

The homefront: Korea

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(On July 27, 1953 the Korean War ended)

They call it “The Forgotten War.” Nothing worse than to fight in a “forgotten war.” The Korean War dragged on for three years; almost 34,000 American soldiers died in the fighting. Maybe it…

Hansky Presidential posters taunt Trump

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Donald Trump surely has been making headlines for the past few weeks. The Donald J. Trump for President campaign is up, running and, surprisingly to some, thriving. The Queens, N.Y. native, Wharton School of the University…

Engleson to tackle third IRONMAN triathlon

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Keli Engleson has never lacked a fervent focus on the benefits of physical activity, with the devotion boding well for her body. Also blessed with a helpful heart, the 35-year-old will combine her allegiance to fitness…

The case of a masterpiece

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It seems preposterous to suggest that, at 76, after so much stunning work, Ian McKellen has given the performance of his career. But that’s the sense one gets when leaving “Mr. Holmes,” the gorgeous new mystery that reunites McKellen with his “Gods…

Tom, the inspiration

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Peril in Point Breeze

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A 25-year-old man died after suffering gunshot wounds in Point Breeze.

At an undisclosed time July 14, an unidentified figure shot Saqanne Stanford on the 1700 block of Tasker Street, with authorities finding him on the sidewalk…

Taking a stab

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Authorities are searching for clues in a stabbing that occurred in Grays Ferry Friday.

At approximately 9:24 p.m., police responded to the 1900 block of Dickinson Street for a male down on the highway, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Running on “E”

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At approximately 2:20 a.m. Friday, the complainants reported they were in their home on the 1600 block of South Seventh Street when sounds of breaking glass woke them, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. They went outside and observed an…

A down lift

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Authorities arrested a Point Breeze man for allegedly stealing the phone of a woman who had offered to give him a ride.

At 3:45 a.m. Saturday, the complainant was driving to 15th and Reed streets a man whom she had met at an event in Penn’s…

Taking a stab

110833861

Authorities are searching for clues in a stabbing that occurred in Grays Ferry Friday.

At approximately 9:24 p.m., police responded to the 1900 block of Dickinson Street for a male down on the highway, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South…

Peril in Point Breeze

110833861

A 25-year-old man died after suffering gunshot wounds in Point Breeze.

At an undisclosed time July 14, an unidentified figure shot Saqanne Stanford on the 1700 block of Tasker Street, with authorities finding him on the sidewalk…

Hefty harm

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Three offenders made off with cash after one struck a man with a gun in Dickinson Square West.

While on the 1700 block of South Sixth Street at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, the complainant stopped for a stop sign and had three unknown males approach him…

Not good enough

A dissatisfied thief used a knife to score a man’s cash, phone and backpack in East Passyunk Crossing Monday.

At approximately 3:24 a.m., the complainant was walking on the 800 block of Fernon Street when an unknown Hispanic man approached him with a knife, Detective…

Horoscopes 7–23–2015

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All about the dogs

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In coordination with National Hot Dog Month, South Street Headhouse District put on the Fourth Annual Dog Days of Summer Cook Off Saturday. Several Society Hill and Queen Village eateries entered dogs into a contest that awarded cash and prestige to the…

Fire prompts investigation

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A Sunday fire in Lower Moyamensing has authorities looking to determine if someone committed arson.

At about 3 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a fire inside an unoccupied property on the 2000 block of…

Washington Avenue needs your help

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Washington Avenue is one complex beast. From Columbus Boulevard to Grays Ferry Avenue, it’s a 2.3-mile corridor with 29 signalized intersections. And it’s evolving quickly, especially west of South 13th Street, projects are in the…

Fire prompts investigation

62962693

A Sunday fire in Lower Moyamensing has authorities looking to determine if someone committed arson.

At about 3 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a fire inside an unoccupied property on the 2000 block of…

Running on “E”

110833861

At approximately 2:20 a.m. Friday, the complainants reported they were in their home on the 1600 block of South Seventh Street when sounds of breaking glass woke them, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. They went outside and observed an…

Tom, the inspiration

110833841

110833841

110833851

Hefty harm

110833861

Three offenders made off with cash after one struck a man with a gun in Dickinson Square West.

While on the 1700 block of South Sixth Street at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, the complainant stopped for a stop sign and had three unknown males approach him…

The homefront: Korea

110833821

(On July 27, 1953 the Korean War ended)

They call it “The Forgotten War.” Nothing worse than to fight in a “forgotten war.” The Korean War dragged on for three years; almost 34,000 American soldiers died in the fighting. Maybe it…

All about the dogs

198605661

In coordination with National Hot Dog Month, South Street Headhouse District put on the Fourth Annual Dog Days of Summer Cook Off Saturday. Several Society Hill and Queen Village eateries entered dogs into a contest that awarded cash and prestige to the…

Market Value

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Celebrating a century as a neighborhood icon, the South 9th Street Italian Market looks alluring at any time of day, but evenings offer subtler inspections, especially at the intersection and Ninth and Christian streets. A May festival helped residents to remind…

Entertaining the relatives

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This weekend, cousins from Delaware will be visiting us. I have decided my kitchen is closed except for a cup of coffee.

People often ask me “What is your favorite restaurant?” Or, “Can you recommend a casual place for…

Not good enough

A dissatisfied thief used a knife to score a man’s cash, phone and backpack in East Passyunk Crossing Monday.

At approximately 3:24 a.m., the complainant was walking on the 800 block of Fernon Street when an unknown Hispanic man approached him with a knife, Detective…

Washington Avenue needs your help

198610741

Washington Avenue is one complex beast. From Columbus Boulevard to Grays Ferry Avenue, it’s a 2.3-mile corridor with 29 signalized intersections. And it’s evolving quickly, especially west of South 13th Street, projects are in the…

Bonetti helming tale of bawdy Brits

198605691

Following his undergraduate days at Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, now DeSales University, Damon Bonetti, though pleased with his performance record, realized he needed more immersion into the theatrical world to craft…

A down lift

110833861

Authorities arrested a Point Breeze man for allegedly stealing the phone of a woman who had offered to give him a ride.

At 3:45 a.m. Saturday, the complainant was driving to 15th and Reed streets a man whom she had met at an event in Penn’s…

Market Value

198605701

Celebrating a century as a neighborhood icon, the South 9th Street Italian Market looks alluring at any time of day, but evenings offer subtler inspections, especially at the intersection and Ninth and Christian streets. A May festival helped residents to remind…

Hansky Presidential posters taunt Trump

198605671

Donald Trump surely has been making headlines for the past few weeks. The Donald J. Trump for President campaign is up, running and, surprisingly to some, thriving. The Queens, N.Y. native, Wharton School of the University…