Noah Israel of Edward Bok High School, 1901 S. Ninth St., aimed to checkmate foes Wednesday at the Eagles Chess Day tournament, a joint effort by the After Schools Activities Partnerships and the Eagles Youth Partnership, at Lincoln Financial Field, 1020 Pattison Ave.
By Lauren Hertzler
This weekend is Paul “Earthquake” Moore’s 13th annual Weekend of Peace.
The South Philadelphia Sabres organization, Seventh Street and Packer Avenue, is accepting registrations for baseball and softball. Age divisions are 4 to 6 (T-ball); 7 to 8 (pitching machine); 9 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 to 16 (live pitch). Teams and coaches needed. All credit cards are accepted. Call Coach Bob, 215-868-0860, or visit sabresbaseball.com.
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
This passionate Flyers fan posted his hatred of the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday at Broad Street and Packer Avenue. Though many experts had considered the local ice heroes the underdog against their Pennsylvania rivals in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, they entered last night’s game, which started after press time, at the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., with a sweep of the 2009 Stanley Cup Champions heavily on their minds.
In 1855, poet Robert Browning penned the sentiment “Less is more.” In 2012, Phillies’ manager Charlie Manuel may argue against the Englishman as he enters his eighth year at the helm with stars Ryan Howard and Chase Utley on the disabled list.
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
Under blue skies and the watchful eyes of the Phillie Phanatic, fans gathered outside Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizen Bank Way, for Monday’s home opener against the Miami Marlins.
By Joseph Myers
Reed Cordish had metaphors on his mind during Friday afternoon’s official opening of Xfinity Live! Philadelphia, 1100 Pattison Ave., a $60 million entertainment district more than four years in the making.
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
Workers of all trades are putting the finishing touches on the new talk of the town: XFINITY Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave., which opens its doors to a good time starting tomorrow. The Broad Street Bullies Pub, one of several dining destinations, will feature authentic memorabilia from the legendary 1970s group that brought Lord Stanley to South Philadelphia.
Being a good student doesn’t mean excelling at just schoolwork, as Michael Dougherty proves. The 12-year-old is a well-rounded young man with an aptitude for kindness, his sixth-grade teacher at Holy Spirit, 1845 Hartranft St., Kathleen Heffron said.
What are your thoughts on the opening of Xfinity Live! later this month?
It’s only fitting that the player readers voted best all-time professional athlete is one who spent just that — all of his time — in Philly.
The South Philadelphia Mixed Softball League is looking for teams for the 2012 season, which begins April 30. Games will be played Mondays through Fridays on fields No. 2 and 3 at FDR Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. Contact Vince Vitola, 267-861-0627, or Jimmy Squillace, 484-678-4597. If no answer, leave a message.
»COMMUNITY PROFILE
Bounadries: Sports Complex: Packer Avenue to Geary Street, Broad to Seventh streets; Navy Yard: South of I-95. Southern Boulevard comprises 13th to Broad streets, Packer Avenue to Geary Street.
Origin of Name: After formally referring to itself as the Vet Stadium Neighborhood, residents of this area changed the name to the Stadium Complex Neighborhood after the Vet's destruction to reflect all of the arenas nearby, including Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field.
Brief History: It's difficult to look at the north lot of Citizens Bank Park and visualize what was there before the Vet went up: A valley nine stories deep, and home to farms, crops and shanty towns. A drive-in movie theater also was behind what are now the Geary Street homes. A bowling alley and an aquarium that doubled as a dance hall rounded out the neighborhood entertainment venues. People began moving into the neighborhood in 1951.
Famous Residents: Singer/actor Frankie Avalon, formerly of the 3200 block of South 13th Street
Major Landmarks: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way; Lincoln Financial Field, 1020 Pattison Ave.; The Spectrum, known as America's Showplace, which is currently being demolished; Philadelphia Technology Park, 4775 League Island Blvd.; Tasty Baking Co., 3 Crescent Drive; Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; Veterans Stadium, longtime site of the Army-Navy Game, formerly at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue
Architecture: Rowhomes, mostly built in the 1950s.
U.S. Congressional District: 1st, Bob Brady (D)
U.S. Senators: Bob Casey (D); Pat Toomey (R)
Pennsylvania Governor: Tom Corbett (R)
State Senate District 1st, Lawrence M. Farnese Jr. (D)
State House District: 184th, William F. Keller (D); 185th, Maria Donatucci (D)
City Council District: 2nd, Council President Anna Verna (D)
Ward: 26th and 39th
Police District: 3rd, Capt. Michael Ryan; Community Relations Officers Ace Delgado and Gary Harkins
Civic Groups: Sports Complex Special Services District, Stadium Community Council Inc.
Libraries: Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St., in Lower Moyamensing
Parks: FDR Park, Pattison Avenue and South Broad Street; Southern Boulevard, Broad Street near Curtin.
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