By Joseph Myers
Joseph Suppa likely has plenty of respect for his elders, but the freshman at Prep Charter High School, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., showed none Monday, though his teammates could not have cared less.
By Joseph Myers
The Philadelphia Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold its National Drug Take-Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Engine 60, Ladder 19, 2301 S. 24th St., allowing participants to rid their residences of expired, unused or unwanted medications.
To the Editor: This week marks the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to focus public attention on the needs of young children, their families and the early-childhood programs that serve them.
If Gloria Brown were an actress, she would likely land supporting roles and probably top the star thespian’s performance each time. Similar hardwood scenarios played out constantly this year, as the University of Texas at El Paso senior forward proved substitutes can be as devastating as starters.
The Lady Huskies of Prep Charter High School, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., this season have blasted opponents by, among many impressive results, 67, 66, 60 and 58 points. Blowouts prove talent but nail-biters show mettle, and the West Passyunk-based ballers revealed resolve twice last week.
By Bill Gelman
No matter how the University of Texas at El Paso women’s basketball team fares in the upcoming NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament, Gloria Brown, a senior forward from 18th and McKean streets, knows she is leaving the college hardwood a champion.
By Joseph Myers
Second grader Laniyah McNeil excels in the three Rs at Stephen Girard School, 1800 Snyder Ave., and showed that her West Passyunk colleagues can likewise excel if they emphasize such vegetables as her beloved three Cs, carrots, cauliflower and cucumbers.
Kahleah Copper enjoyed being the recipient of half of the hype surrounding Friday’s District 12 AAA Championship at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. A senior guard at Prep Charter High School, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., the North Philadelphian made sure the ballyhooed battle between her and Omowumi “Ki-ke” Rafiu, a senior standout for Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., kept attendees captivated and used her competitive fire to scorch chances of an upset.
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
One week every year the whimsical words of Dr. Seuss flow from mouth to ear. On March 2, the date of his birth, the young students of Stephen Girard School, 1800 Snyder Ave., wearing colorful hats inspired by a famous cat, enjoyed an upbeat mood. The celebration was part of Read Across America Day, an annual initiative to promote reading, motivation and awareness.
When the Prep Charter girls’ basketball team is on its game, the opposition’s empty light often illuminates long before the game’s final stretch. The Lady Huskies have established a knack for setting a defensive trap that even illusionist Criss Angel might struggle figuring out an escape route to.
Neumann-Goretti grad Gloria Brown was named the Conference USA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season after helping her University of Texas at El Paso Miners clinch a share of the league crown. The senior forward, of 18th and McKean streets, averaged 14 points, nine rebounds, three steals and three blocks in guiding the 24-2 Miners to a pair of road wins by a combined 30 points.
By Amanda L. Snyder
Teens robbed a customer inside a West Passyunk takeout eatery last week.
»COMMUNITY PROFILE
Boundaries: 18th to 25th streets, Mifflin Street to Passyunk Avenue
Origin of Name: Native-American in its roots, but later settled by Swedes.
Brief History: The well-traveled West Passyunk Avenue has long been a draw for business owners. Auto mechanics, lawyers, realtors and hairdressers are among those hanging out their shingles.
Major Landmarks: Holy Ghost Byzantine Church, 2310 S. 24th St., founded in 1891
Architecture: Mostly rowhouses that many residents use a part of for office space.
U.S. Congressional District: 2nd, Chaka Fattah (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: 185th, William F. Keller (D); 186th, Kenyatta Johnson (D)
City Council District: 2nd, Anna Verna (D)
Ward: 48th
Police District: 1st, Capt. Louis Campione
Civic Groups: West Passyunk Point Neighborhood Association
Libraries: Queen Memorial, 1201 S. 23rd St. in Point Breeze; South Philadelphia, 1700 S. Broad St., in Newbold
Schools: Edwin H. Vare Middle School, 2100 S. 24th St.; Stephen Girard Elementary School, 1800 Snyder Ave.; The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology & Careers, 1928 Point Breeze Ave.
Places of Worship: Holy Ghost Byzantine Church; St. Edmond¹s Church, 2130 S. 21st St.; Iglesia Adulam Pentecostal, 2200 Snyder Ave.; Yesha Ministries Worship Center, 2301 Snyder
Recreation Centers: Guerin Rec, 16th and Jackson streets, in Newbold; Vare Rec, 26th and Morris, in Grays Ferry
Parks/Playgrounds Smith Playground, 24th and Jackson streets.
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