By Amanda L. Snyder
Minutes after celebrating with her first-period English class Jan. 22 for scoring higher on a standardized test than the rest of their fellow students at Audenried High School, as well as the School District of Philadelphia’s average, teacher Brynn Keller felt powerless.
By Amanda L. Snyder
Tuesday, Tony Enos was set to host the release party for his debut CD, but with the recent devastation in Haiti, the Whitman resident put the celebration on hold. “Well, you know what? I can always reschedule the CD-release party,” Enos, who performed four songs Tuesday including his new single, “Livin’ for the Weekend,” said. “These folks need help now.”
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Sunday, as the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts battle it out in Miami, I might do dinner and a movie. Some of you will watch the game and many of you will woof down hoagies, wings, chips and pizza courtesy of your local stores.
By Bill Gelman
Few athletes get a chance to play in the pros for their hometown team. But for five games during the 2008 NFL season, Packer Park native Kyle Eckel suited up for the Philadelphia Eagles. Last summer, he went to camp with the Birds, but didn’t make the final cut. The 28-year-old, who previously had played for the New England Patriots, suddenly found himself looking for a new home.
