Eagles Fans Go Barking Mad Over Vick Signing Dog-Loving South Philadelphians Unhappy!
NEMO, a pit bull from Mifflin Street, is standing up for his fellow canine friends who are undoubtedly upset about Mike Vick’s signing with the Eagles.
MICHAEL VICK, new Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback.
Vol. III No. 34 (Issue 98)
by R. George Linton Did the Philadelphia Eagles sell their soul for a Super Bowl? Residents of South Philadelphia has been torn about how they feel regarding quarterback Michael Vick’s landing a spot on the Birds’ roster this year. When news broke late last week that the Eagles had signed the former Falcons QB to a two-year contract, South Philadelphia appears stunned. From the barstools at Chickie’s & Pete’s to the groomers at PetSmart on Oregon Avenue, everyone seems to have an opinion on the Eagles’ new
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‘Number Seven’. “The Eagles have sold their soul for a Super Bowl,” says Jack Rowell of 12th & Mifflin Streets. “There are so many dog lovers in South Philadelphia who have their dogs in Eagles jerseys, and it’s hard to take that we have signed a ‘dog killer’.” In April 2007, Vick was implicated in an extensive and unlawful interstate dogfighting ring that operated over a period of five years. In August 2007, he pleaded guilty to felony charges, and was indefinitely suspended from the NFL. He was sen(Cont Page 18)
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A Cut Above The Rest Block Party For Ernie Fun, Food, Drinks, DJ, Live Entertainment, Dunk Tank, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Tastykake Eating Contest, Baby Parade, Kids Activitities, what more could you ask for? Then head down to the Annual Block Party in Memory of Ernie Schlembach to provide scholarships for Sacred Heart School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. For a bargain price of $10 for Kids and $15 for adults, come out tonight, from 5.30 p.m. to 9. 30 p.m. at 2nd (Cont Page 2)
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JOHN “The Barber” Valente, at his famous 13th & Wharton Streets Barber Shop has been clipping and grooming the rich and famous for over 70 years.
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Education: The Way To A Better Future
by Saddie Agnes What do Jimmy Durante, Sylvester Stallone and Frank Sinatra all have in common? They all know where the best place in South Philadelphia is to get a haircut: ‘The Barber Shop.’ Forget your Hair Cuttery or Supercuts franchises. A real South Philly short back and sides can be had at 13th & Wharton Streets. Stepping into the Barber Shop is like travelling to another time and place where men got together to share their worries, frustrations and conquests of the day or week. This is the local barber shop where men get a cut, shave and advice, all for the same low price. You don’t have to go back in time; you can get that same service today. The “Barber Shop” is familyowned and looks a bit like the set of “Andy Griffin”, where men, for (Cont Page 2)
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