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Joint effort for Arthritis Foundation

Joseph Myers — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:10:51 PDT

A Newbold priest served as the adult honoree of a weekend walk to combat a condition he shares with millions. Though he frequently receives it as a genial friar at the National Shrine of Saint Rita...

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One dead in quadruple shooting

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:07:35 PDT

A man was killed and three others were injured when gunfire erupted in Grays Ferry. A 24-year-old became the third homicide victim in a span of 59 days within a 4-by-2 block stretch. Adib Smith, of...

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Seeking cash for Parks & Rec

Joseph Myers — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:06:50 PDT

Locals united at City Hall to demand a restoration of funds for parks and recreation facilities. Though the City deemed May 12 to 19 “Love Your Park Week,” a dearth of monetary...

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Mixed martial artist hits Suzanne Roberts' stage

Jess Fuerst — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:50 PDT

Actor Paul Felder manages a professional martial arts career while performing on local stages. Paul Felder won his first two mixed martial arts fights, both of which took place in the past six...

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Youth Appreciation Award: Set for stardom

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:00:00 PDT

Creativity and friendliness come naturally to Kiley Myers, a resident of the 100 block of Alter Street. The seventh-grader at Sacred Heart of Jesus School, 1329 E. Moyamensing Ave., is a serious...

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Theft trend

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:39 PDT

Police have nabbed a Newbold man who allegedly targeted and burglarized Asian-owned businesses in Whitman Plaza. Thanh Tran, 41, of the 1900 block of South 17th Street, has been charged with several...

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Penitential rite

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:59:26 PDT

A former parochial vicar at Stella Maris Church accused of molestation has accepted a supervised life of prayer and penance. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has found Monsignor George J. Mazzotta...

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Game over

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:57:32 PDT

A police officer was accused of engaging in conspiracy theft of a 3rd District toy store. The Internal Affairs Bureau and the District Attorney’s Office uncovered the scheme that took place...

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Gunning for trouble

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:56:02 PDT

A man was beaten and mugged in West Passyunk Monday afternoon. The 22-year-old was standing on the 2100 block of Snyder Avenue at 2:30 p.m. when an unknown man asked, “What do you have for...

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Bombardment

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:53:47 PDT

A man discovered five unknown men, who beat him with guns, their feet and an electric saw early Saturday. At 12:46 a.m. on the 2400 block of Carpenter Street, the 20-year-old walked into the dining...

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Unexpected ingredient

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:29 PDT

A Lower Moyamensing bakery thwarted an attempted holdup last week. And unknown man entered Carangi Baking Co., 2655 Iseminger St., through the unlocked rear door at 1:50 a.m. May 16, Detective...

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Mustang Violet

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:02:46 PDT

Violet Yacovelli, of the 1100 block of Dudley Street, was awarded a lease on a new Ford Mustang from Chapman Auto Stores at the 2012 Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure May 13. Yacovelli...

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Best buds

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:59:51 PDT

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is accepting applications for its 2012 City Gardens Contest through June 10. Community gardens may enter vegetable and flower gardens, parks and garden blocks...

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Summertime fun

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:55:45 PDT

Mayor Michael Nutter launched the Fun Safe Philly Summer campaign yesterday. It will provide youngsters with programming, activities and meals during their time out of the classroom. “Summer is...

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Around South Philly 05-24-2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:49:54 PDT

The Compassionate Animal Relief Effort Inc.’s Walk for the Animals united advocates Saturday at FDR Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue (Photo 1). Graduates of Annunciation BVM School, 1150...

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Neighborhood gatherings

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:45:56 PDT

Bella Vista Town Watch holds its annual meeting 7:30 p.m. June 5 at Palumbo Rec Center, 700 S. Ninth St . P.O. Box 63955. 215-627-0057. info@bvtw.org....

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Youth Appreciation Award: A star among Saints

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:25:54 PDT

Along with the excellent education Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., gives its students, it also tries to instill strong Catholic values in its subjects. The institution has...

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65th Anniversary Issue: The time machine

Bill Gelman — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:52 PDT

Before joining the South Philly Review staff in 1998, I was shown a copy of the commemorative 50th Anniversary issue. It was an...

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The Pre-1900s

Review Staff — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:19:31 PDT

Thanks be to God Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church has been faithful to its Queen Village site since 1677. Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)...

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The 1900s

Review Staff — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:56:08 PDT

A collection of neighborhood spots dating back to the 17th century and still hanging around today. Answering a service calling The Southwark Club, 101 Ellsworth St., known today as the Southwark...

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