OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
The early bird may get the worm, but these Tuesday morning visitors to the Charles Santore Branch, 932 S. Seventh St., received something less slimy and more enjoyable — a visit from Elmo. The red raconteur and his furry allies will perform next month in Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends,” but he gave youngsters a sample of his hilarity during storytime.
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
The boarded window of a burned-out building on the northeast corner of 16th and Morris streets provided a canvas for one graffiti artist’s recommendaion on how to improve the city: No more cops! The suggestion may seem a bit counterintuitive, however, considering the high rate of violent crime that Philadelphia has already experienced in this young year. SPR
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
Employees of the Samuel S. Fels South Philadelphia Community Center, 2407 S. Broad St., received official word Monday from the Caring People Alliance board to start sprucing up their résumés as the 43,000-square-foot facility is in the process of being sold to the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, 2600 S. Broad St.
OPINION > VIEW FINDER: PHOTO OF THE WEEK
By Greg Bezanis
Proving their commitment to helping weary neighborhoods to rebound, 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, from left, in brown coat, and Mayor Michael Nutter explored the 2000 block of Sigel Street yesterday as part of the PhillyRising Collaborative. A follow-up a Oct. 25’s resident-led walkthrough, their visit began with a talk at St. Edmond Church, 2130 S. 21st St., and included disclosures on means to address crime reduction, education and poverty.
Fels falls on rough times
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Vote for the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards
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University of the Arts lauds Mae Desmond
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Freeman guides African American youth
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Alleged robber captured
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