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NEWS

By Ian Romano

Year in Review

Residents not only proved they could survive in 2009, they thrived. No matter what came their...

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Posted Dec. 30, 2009 | Comments: 0

NEWS

By Jess Fuerst

Earning her Wings

A long-standing tradition in many spectator sports, the glitzy, glamorous and...

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FOOD & DRINK

By Phyllis Stein-Novack

Fine food, frightful weather

Like a Girl Scout, I am always prepared. When news reports advised a blizzard was...

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SPORTS

By Rachel T. Halkias

Comings and goings

It was a year of homecomings and heartfelt goodbyes. The Phillies may have fallen short of becoming back-to-back world champs, saying so long to the World Series crown, but a slew of local high school teams stepped up, setting up winners for the next generation of play. Fans said farewell to the 42-year-old Spectrum that once was home to the Sixers and Flyers. The fabled arena closed its doors in October to pave the way for entertainment district Philly Live!

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Posted Dec. 30, 2009 | Comments: 0