By Amanda L. Snyder
Police responded to a call of shots fired and a man down in Point Breeze at 12:28 a.m. Sunday and, about 18 hours later, the victim’s friends and family were in the middle of a hail of bullets at his vigil at the same location.
For most, 2012 has become a buzzword in popular culture, from blockbuster movies to online survival guides. But thanks to Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s “Greenworks Philadelphia” plan, locals now have their own key year to focus on — 2015.
FOOD & DRINK > RESTAURANT REVIEWS
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Center City’s newest steakhouse is Chops, which joined an ever-growing list of restaurants where carnivores have their day. It opened last month on the site of the breathtakingly beautiful Oceanaire, an upscale fishhouse that sank about a year ago.
Over the past few weeks, a new feature on neighborhood telephone poles has been causing quite a stir. Observant residents could not help but notice the sudden and inexplicable appearance of yellow, metallic grids nailed onto the surface of the poles, hovering a little below eye-level when a person is seated in a car.
Juggling schoolwork and extracurricular activities can be demanding for anyone, but Ss. John Neumann-Maria Goretti senior Gabriella Mastrobuoni was able to strike the balance and excel on both sides.
It is said when times are rough, we try to escape from reality. During The Great Depression, people flocked to the movies to see fluff with over-the-top dance routines...
When the Harlem Globetrotters start their patented moves, it’s like seeing double. This time it was no mirage when player Blenda Rodriguez, center, came to America’s Best...
Potatoes are one of those foods that goes well with any meal, any time of the day. Hash browns often are paired with popular morning items such as eggs, pancakes or french...
Most of the buzz surrounding Sundance standout “The Runaways,” a behind-the-music movie about the formative years of the first all-girl rock band to make it big, has been...
To the Editor: I am a new resident. We chose to live in South Philadelphia for its emerging vitality, community spirit and affordable homes. None of these assets will...
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