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South Philly Review

February 05, 2008

Sing me a tune

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They are called "Philly's Best Acappella" meeting up at Starbucks, or as they call it "their office" at Broad & Jackson to provide a true South Philly vibe. Together they belt out classics from the 50's and 60's as customers are rushing in for their fix of triple shot iced coffees and espresso. Starbucks at Broad and Jackson comes to life when they arrive, unlike the fast paced lifestlyle that you would normally see in a Center City Starbucks, they truly give the feeling of being in South Philadelphia. photo section.

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February 01, 2008

Ice Sculpture

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Far from the chiseled, perfectly crafted masterpieces that grace upscale functions, the fountain at passyunk Square turned into an immobile moment frozen in time naturally when the temperatures dipped to frosty numbers Monday. With all the Majesty and grandeur as a planned work of art, the cascading icicles act as an informal thermometer and tell all passerby what their wind-burned cheeks and numb hands already have.

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Reaching for the stars

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Amir Price returned from L.A. three weeks ago, where he won more than a dozen modeling and acting awards. But fame hasn't gone to his head, as mom Catherine McCall and father Lawrence Price keep their son grounded and focused on education. This story written by reporter Caitlin Meals ran in our Southwest Paper, which does not have a website.

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