Walking in (liquid) Sunshine
Italian Duet To Perform Free Show The Consulate General of Italy of Philadelphia, in collaboration with the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia and with the support of the Italian community, will host a lecture by Dr. Richard N. Juliani, and a muchanticipated piano and mandolin concert on Friday, Mar. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the church of St. (Cont. Page 9)
RAIN! What rain? Parade marchers didn’t let the wet weather dampen their spirits as the City’s Irish celebrated St. Patrick’s Day parade. Parade marchers of all ages joined in the fun, including Parade Director Michael Bradley, long-time supporter, John Dougherty, and young Clare Callahan Photos by Jeff Meade Irish prayers were answered yesterday as the sun shone bright on St. Patrick’s Day.
Vol. IV No. 11 (Issue 128)
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March 18, 2010
Bridging The Gap Have A Heart For The Pets? Pennsylvania State Senator Larry Farnese and the Pennsylvania SPCA will announce the first “Have a Heart for the Animals” blanket and towel collection drive this morning. “I am pleased to partner with Pennsylvania SPCA CEO Sue Cosby. Warm blankets and towels will mean so much to the dogs, cats and other animals who are waiting to be adopted,” said Farnese. "The need is especially great in (Cont. Page 3)
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$67M South Street Project On Course For Dec. Finish
by R. George Linton Drivers, runners, walkers and bicyclists will get to South Street Bridge Coalition, “We will have a very pass over the new South Street Bridge before the end walkable, bikeable, drivable, and completely useable of the year, according to PennDOT and those close to bridge in the near future that will give everyone access to two great neighborhoods as well as to Schuylkill the project. Despite the winter weather that unleashed record Banks.” The federal government will pick up the bulk of the snow and rain fall on the City, work on the construction of the $67 million project is on course to finish as $67 million tab, which is 80% of the total cost. The planned. state will pay 15% and the City the other five percent. Onlookers today can see the steel spans and instal- When the bridge first went to design phase in 1995, lation of the conduit and concrete decking on the the price tag was estimated fewer than half that total, “new” South Street Bridge, whose predecessor had in the low $30 million range, according to Rina Cutler, the deputy mayor for transportation who used to work straddled the Schuylkill River since the 1920s. “As far as I know, the bridge is going along accord- for PennDOT. ing to schedule and is expected to be completed on time The new bridge and viaducts - elevated roadways and on budget,” said architect James Campbell of the (Cont. Page 2)
Golden Goal Gala The Golden Goal Gala held at Galdo’s Catering and Entertainment Center last Saturday night was nothing less than a rousing success. The second annual fundraiser of the South Philadelphia Soccer Club and their team, The Strikers, can only be described as exceptional, from the sumptuous buffet and dessert table that Lou Galdo served to the music, the photography and the many lavish auction baskets displayed around the room, as well as a dozen soccer balls do(Cont. Page 3)
‘Hot Hands’ On Broad St. How does a facial with edible chocolate and whipped cream sound? If you are looking for the perfect place to relax, why not put your faith in the hands of South Philadelphia’s hottest new massage and therapy studio. Hot Hands, located on Broad and Shunk Streets, is the newest edition to the S. Broad Street Commercial Corridor. (Cont. Page 9)
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