Congressman Bob Brady Hosts Ron Panepinto Dad Vail Regatta Team At Geno’s Jewelers
JOE VENTO explains some of his “English only” history to members of the Michigan Grand Valley State University Team, who were hosted by Congressman Bob Brady (right) at Geno’s Steaks on Monday.
Vol. IV No. 18 (Issue 135)
“If you eat a ‘Geno’s Steak Wid’, you’re sure to be a winner in the Dad Vail Regatta,” declared Congressman Bob Brady to 90 team members of the Michigan Grand Valley State University Team participating in the 2010 Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta this weekend on the Schuylkill River. He was hosting them for a cheesesteak lunch at Joe Vento’s Geno’s Steaks early this week. Police had cleared a parking area for them across from the steak emporium, allowing their vans to pull up and disgorge the hungry 90 rowers led by Coach John Bancheri, a for-
mer Philadelphian. “I wanted to officially welcome these athletes back to Philadelphia. The Dad Vail Regatta is a Philadelphia tradition and so is having a cheese steak at Geno’s,” said the Congressman. The GVSU team will compete May 7 and 8 on the Schuylkill River. The Michigan-based outfit has consistently been one of the most competitive teams to attend the Dad Vail Regatta, which has been held here since 1953. For over 40 years the GVSU rowing team has made Philadelphia and (Cont. Page 2)
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Love Your Parks? Then It’s Time To Prove It by Thomas James Over 200 volunteers are expected to show their affection for Marconi Plaza on Saturday as part of the City’s “Love Your Park Day” festivities. Volunteers from City Year, Save Our Streets, and Philadelphia Cares will join Marconi neighbors at Broad & Oregon Avenue, to plant and mulch trees, plant flowers, remove weeds, sweep the winding pathways, pick-up litter, clean the playground equipment, and give Marconi the sparkle it deserves.
Bethany Olczak and son AJ celebrate $1,000 prize and trip to Cancun, Mexico after Mom’s secret pasta recipe won Taste of South Philly at Navy Yard gala on Monday night. For more on Taste of South Philly, see Page 18. Photo by Harry Leech
Mayor Nutter and other city officials will launch the day’s activities with a news conference at around 9:00 a.m. The Mummers will be strutting, SEPTA representatives and recycling advocates will staff information tables, and local merchants will supply tasty refreshments. Saturday, May 8, marks a morning of cleaning and greening the space you and your neighbors enjoy. Three South Philadelphia parks need a few hands, according to Stacy (Cont. Page 2)
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