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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 student whose aptitude for the arts resonates in her involvement with theater, storytelling, creative...

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Youth Appreciation Award: A star among Saints

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:25:53 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 certainly succeeded with junior Christopher Berry. “Christopher is a wonderful young man who is...

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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 of Cascia, Rev. Michael Scuderi dislikes earning attention. The 45-year-old prefers to blend in...

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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 endearment for the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department prompted Lauren Bornfriend to announce May...

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Mixed martial artist hits Suzanne Roberts' stage

Jess Fuerst — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:49 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 months. However, starting May 30, he’ll be outside of the cage and on stage as Kent in the...

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One dead in quadruple shooting

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:01:56 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 the 2600 block of Earp Street, was on the 2700 block of Reed Street when the shots were fired at...

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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 counts of burglary and related offenses and may be responsible for more. Detective Michael Ferry of...

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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 “unsuitable for ministry following a substantiated allegation,” according to an Archdiocese of...

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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 Oct. 15, 2011, according to court records. Officer Bridgette Paris, 48, of Southwest Philly, was...

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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 me?” as he tried to reach inside the stationary man’s pocket, Detective Danielle Tolliver of...

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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 room at a relative’s home when a quintet of men busted through the front door, Detective...

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Unexpected ingredient

Amanda L. Snyder — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:52:30 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 Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. He pointed a handgun with a brown handle at a...

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Neumann-Goretti baseball in final four

Joseph Myers — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:51:04 PDT

A senior southpaw secured a quarterfinal playoff victory for his East Passyunk Crossing school. Having tossed a no-hitter May 16, senior left-hander Joey Gorman took the mound Tuesday at McNichol Field, 26th and Moore streets, to try to blank a second-straight foe. Though Archbishop Wood jumped...

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Public League baseball roundup

Joseph Myers — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:24 PDT

Heading into yesterday’s Public League semifinal tilt against Central, which ended after press time, the Pioneers of Girard Academic Music Program, 2136 Ritner St., had again proven themselves postseason warriors. But yesterday’s test would be the toughest to date as the squad that...

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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 has walked for the past four years with the Methodist Striders, of Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad...

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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 while individual gardeners may submit front yard, backyard, vegetable and container gardens. Other...

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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 certainly a time to relax and enjoy a break from school,” Nutter said. “But it is also...

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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 Wharton St., reunited Sunday (Photos 2 and 3). The South Philly Food Co-op hit 250 members Saturday...

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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. bvtw.org. Capitolo Playground Advisory Council meets 7 p.m. June 6. The site hosts a...

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The scent of holiday plans

Phyllis Stein-Novack — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:42:07 PDT

Take advantage of the extended weekend by hosting a gathering where the food and company share the top billing. The Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off today for those of you who like to get an early start. Many head for the Shore while others stay home and pray the temperature...

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