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Surplus woes A difference of opinions has caused the administration to announce a series of cuts to prevent the possibility of dipping into the red. By Amanda L. Snyder R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r

ayor Michael Nutter did not plan to cut services this year after the uproar residents made when he shuttered many pools and proposed to close libraries at the end of 2008. In fact, he announced many of the pools that were empty last year would reopen this summer. However, after City Council passed its budget May 20, Nutter announced needed service cuts, which included police, fire and libraries, to keep the city afloat throughout the fiscal year. Council’s $3.85 billion budget created a See BUDGET page 11

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The City honored nearly 100 hundred centenarians, including three with local ties. By Joseph Myers R e v i e w s ta f f w r i t e r

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he rewards of aging gracefully were on display Friday, as Mayor Michael Nutter honored a collection of Philadelphia’s 100-year-olds at the 10th Annual Mayor’s Centenarian Celebration. The two-hour celebration, held at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., gathered residents from various areas of the city as part of Philadelphia’s contribution to Older Americans Month.

Margaret DiPiero, Mary Jenny Perri and Dan Rendine represented South Philadelphia as three of the 469 centenarians living in Philadelphia, according to the Social Security Administration, which sent out letters to the lucky few. Wearing corsages to signify they had reached the century mark, the centenarians brought smiles to all onlookers as they made their way to their designated tables. Family and friends joined them for the annual luncheon, which the city established in 2001 in celebration of City Hall’s 100th anniversary. The mostly fe-

male compilation proved that women indeed live longer than men, as only eight male centenarians attended. South Philly was the least represented sizable geographic area. West Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia led the way with 42 combined representatives. For Margaret DiPiero, 100, being around so many people is old hat. “I’m used to all of this stuff,” the resident of the 1800 block of Ritner Street said. “My aunt’s home has hosted so many See CENTENARIANS page 14

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“Good because they are from Philly. I think they are a great team.” Bruce Sanders, Broad Street and Snyder Avenue

“I think they have a good shot [to win], if they show up and actually play.” Phil Mazoki, 1100 block of McKean Street

“I’m thrilled they are in the finals. I can only hope. No reason they shouldn’t win the Stanley Cup.” Carol Kay, Broad and Shunk streets

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To the Editor: Memorial day is upon us and it’s a day in which we should thank all of those who have served or are serving our country. I’d especially like to thank World War II veterans Babe Heffron, Wild Bill Guarnere and my father Raymond H. Scott Sr. Also Richard Duffy, James Casey and my brother Raymond H. Scott Jr. who served during the Vietnam War. I’d especially like to thank all the young men and women who are presently fighting for our country. A special thanks goes to four South Philly Marines who are now serving our country: Sean Beach, Anthony Pizzo, Daniel Yeager and my son Thomas C. Scott Jr. These fine young men should be commended because they joined the Marines while our country is at war, knowing the Marines are the first to fight. They volunteered knowing that one day they will be putting their lives on the line for their country, our country. This proud Marine father can’t help but admire each and every one of these men. Not too many fathers can call their sons heroes but my son along with these other fine men are my heroes. I thank every one of these men and women who are fighting or have fought for our freedom. To those presently fighting keep your head up, take care of the man next to you and come home safe. You are all in my thoughts. Thomas Scott South Philadelphia

Evidence presented To the Editor: I was born and raised on the 1100 block of South Ninth Street. My father owned a butcher shop there. I worked with many experienced and longstanding members of the Italian Market Community. In my experiences on the streets of the market, I have learned of the rich and storied history of the Italian Market. It has been populated by merchants since the late 1790s and early 1800s. My dearest friends Carmen and Jean Giordano found a ledger in a building adjacent to their home and business.

The ledger dated back to the late 1790s and early 1800s. It listed the names, addresses and nationalities of all the businesses on the street. Among them were the Swiss, German, English and Dutch. These merchants included but were not limited to butchers, bakers, candlestick makers and other assorted food distributors. I recall that Carmen and Jean donated the ledger and other findings in relation to the history of the Italian Market to the archives of the University of Pennsylvania. Therefore, it appears that some of the information noted by Ms. Morello (“Defending a historic title, May 20) may be inaccurate and unfounded. The Italian Market has its origins dating back to the 19th century and there is documentation that supports this claim. Anthony E. Filippello South Philadelphia

Not pleased To the Editor: You got the voters to vote to abolish the BRT because of patronage jobs and the way they did reassessments and appeals. (Some people didn’t like their way). What difference did you make by doing that? You and your Apostles from Council did the same thing by giving us a 9.9 percent tax increase on our property. How about the DROP program? Why didn’t you put that on the ballot and ask the voters how they feel about that? Almost every department in the city has patronage jobs and there’s nothing wrong with it if they could do the work. And now you want to form two departments to do the same as the BRT did. How many patronage jobs are you filling on this idea? And how about the e-mail that went out on (May 17) via the City of Philadelphia Website urging all to vote yes on the charter change question. Who authorized the use of a City employee on city time to do this? I thought you weren’t allowed to do this. And you continue to want this soda tax. Give it up already. The jobs that would be lost if that happened and people stopped purchasing or limit-

ing themselves on them would be astronomical and they’re not patronage jobs. How about all the money the city would lose on taxes that would be lost when these people lose there jobs? Your beating a dead horse on this issue. What’s next? Tax on every sugar product out there? We will remember all of this when it’s time for your re-election. Mario Marchetti South Philadelphia

Commending his service An open letter to Sen. Arlen Specter: I was sorry to learn of your loss in May 18’s Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate. Please know that over the years you have been a true champion for this city and for this state, no matter which side of the aisle you sat on. Your decision in 2009 to become a Democrat again was a good decision, despite the upset. The Republican Party had indeed left you rather than the other way around. To have stayed among the Republicans would have only led to an ignominious dumping in the current bloodlust of ethnic cleansing and ideological purity among the GOP’s most vocal, rabid and disturbingly reactionary leadership. You would have had to dump your own principles to remain in good standing. So please Arlen, never doubt the wisdom of your choice. You did the right thing. You will leave office standing tall. Jim Naughton South Philadelphia Comment on these letters or topics at www.southphillyreview.com/opinion/letters.

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About a dozen shots rang out striking two men in the South of South neighborhood Friday night. A 57-year-old was walking alongside a 25-year-old male on a bike on the 900 block of South 24th Street when two men shot at them around 9:25 p.m. Friday, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The shooters fled south on 24th toward Carpenter Street. When police arrived on the scene, the

elder man was suffering from five gunshot wounds — three to his torso and two to his right arm, Tolliver said. Police transported him to HUP in critical condition. The younger man rode his bike to the 2300 block of Montrose Street where he collapsed until police located him and transported him to HUP in critical condition. He was shot six times — twice in his chest, twice in his left arm, once in his left ankle and once in his groin, Tolliver said. Ballistic evidence was recovered at the scene. The shooters were described as two black males, age 17 to 19, 6 foot, and wearing white T-shirts. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.

Double trouble A man who robbed a Pennsport burger joint was nabbed as he attempted to steal a man’s bike five blocks away Monday. Burger King employees chased Martin Cosby, 21, of the 100 block of North 54th Street in West Philadelphia, who allegedly held up five employees at 9:43 a.m. for an unknown amount of money at the establishment at 1521 S. Columbus Boulevard with a sawed-off shotgun, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said The employees flagged down police, who were responding to the robbery at Front and Tasker streets, and jumped in the police car to help search the area for the alleged offender, Tolliver said. They spotted him on the 1300 block of East Moyamensing Avenue where he is believed to have been fighting over a bicycle

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A 34-year-old was shot near the Schuylkill Expressway in Grays Ferry last week. Police responded to the 2700 block of Wolf Street where they found the man with gunshot wounds to the upper left side of his chest, his left shoulder and hand at 12:29 a.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. Officers transported him to HUP in critical condition, Tolliver said. Police recovered ballistics from the scene, but did not provide a motive or a description of the offender or offenders. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.

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Stabbed by baby’s mama The mother of his child stabbed a 36year-old after a verbal dispute in Point Breeze Monday. Quiana Marshall, 25, of the 1100 block of South 18th Street, allegedly stuck an unknown object in the man’s lower right leg at 11 a.m. on the same block, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The man was transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for treatment of the large laceration, Tolliver said. Marshall was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, possession of an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person. continued on page 10

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The man who allegedly puked on an offduty police officer and his two daughters pled guilty to three charges Tuesday. Clemmens pled guilty to one count of simple assault, disorderly conduct and harrassment. All other charges were withdrawn. Clemmens will be sentenced 9 a.m. July 30. After two friends were ejected from an April 14 Phillies game versus the Washington Nationals for foul language and spitting on the cop and his 11- and 15-year-old daughters around 9:30 p.m., Matthew Clemmens, 21, of the unit block of Hassemer Ave., Cherry Hill, N.J., allegedly forced himself to throw up on the cop and his youngest daughter by putting his fingers down his throat.

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gia and was arrested Sunday after turning her two children over to police. The 41-year-old uncle of a 3-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl went to the 17th District, 20th and Federal streets, 5:30 p.m. Friday and reported that his sister Samira Robinson, 29, of the 1300 block of South Taylor Street, refused to tell him where the toddlers were located, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The uncle and his wife were given “Temporary and Legal Physical Custody” of the children by a superior court judge in Fulton County, Ga. when Robinson allegedly did not appear at the hearing, Tolliver said. However, Robinson had never turned over the children to his custody. The uncle has tried to retrieve the children from Philadelphia numerous times with no luck. Robinson met with her social worker, her uncle and the Department of Human Services for 90 minutes earlier that day to make an arrangement to give her children to her brother, but she is believed to have refused to comply even when told she could be arrested for violating the court order, Tolliver said. The children were reported as missing and police obtained a warrant for her arrest. At 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Robinson and the two children met police at 10th and Tasker streets, Tolliver said. The toddlers were taken to DHS and Robinson was arrested and charged with two counts each of interference with custody of a child, concealment of whereabouts of a child and endangering the welfare of a child. Robinson pled guilty to possession and served time in 2001 and was found guilty in ’04 for possession and driving under the influence, according to court documents.

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with a 39-year-old man who was painting a home on that block. Cosby allegedly entered the home through the rear door and tried to steal the bike. After a brief struggle with police, Cosby was arrested and charged with five counts of terroristic threats, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person along with robbery, theft, aggravated assault and firearm violations for the first offense, as well as a count of theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault, criminal tresspassing and resisting arrest for the second incident, according to court records. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.

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hanks to the soda tax uproar, plenty of recent local attention has gone towards addressing the quality of human life. Christine Miksz, founder and president of Compassionate Animal Relief Effort (C.A.R.E.) hopes to give rightful regard to the welfare of animals. Saturday, she and members of the all-volunteer organization staged their 12th annual “Spay a Stray” informational session and dog walk at F.D.R. Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. The three-hour session attended by about a dozen people offered information on removing the needless cycle of slaughter that occurs in many area shelters. “The answers to the overpopulation problem are easy: Spay and neuter,” Miksz, a Pennsport resident, said. She organized last weekend’s event. The festivities included fun for all ages, including the honoring of the C.A.R.E.sponsored art contest. Believing that anyone can be an advocate, the group sponsored an art contest for third-graders from George W. Childs Elementary School, 1541 S. 17th St. Boys’ winner Donell Callendar, of the 1500 block of Bancroft Street, and girls’ winner Sandra Sanchez, of the 1500 block of Tasker Street, took home a prize pack of art supplies and a $50 Target gift certificate. Only Sanchez attended the event. “We owe gratitude to [Childs’ teacher] Maria Pandolfi for helping with this contest. She loves animals so much that she inspired these children to be creative,” Miksz said. Pandolfi — nicknamed “the Rat Chick” for championing the livelihood of rats — was not in attendance, but her help aided Sanchez. “I didn’t think I would win,” the shy student said. THE ORGANIZATION’S MAIN goal is to find animal lovers of all ages to welcome furry friends into their homes. “We know that there are plenty of animal lovers. The problem is that everyone who loves animals has as many as they can handle,” Miksz said. As a result, many pets end up languishing in shelters that usually end up euthanizing the strays. Miksz and eight foster parents under her watch are trying to quell the situation. “We specialize in cats but we look after

A local all-volunteer organization held its annual Pet Walk/Spay a Stray event Saturday at The Lakes. dogs, too. Our foster parents, who undergo background checks and whose homes we visit prior to fostering, house animals until we can find them permanent placement,” she said. Her involvement in the animal community dates to the mid-1970s. C.A.R.E. began in 1983 as a food bank for homeless animals. In ’95, Miksz’s efforts led to her group’s designation as a nonprofit. Since then, her work has centered on spaying and neutering. “We have a lot of folks with good hearts. A lot of folks who are so selfless,” Miksz. Five such individuals brought their fourlegged friends Saturday to enjoy the park. Two of the dogs seemed especially enthralled with the fair weather and friendly faces. GiGi, a chihuahua with a Mickey Mouse pattern on her back, alternated between galloping and lounging around, gobbling homemade

treats on her breaks. Cash, a vibrant boxer, explored every scent and sound. Animals and owners competed in eggon-spoon walks, a boat-blowing contest with straws, as well as assorted frisbee games. Prizes included treats, toys, scratch pads and scoopers. Passersby had a chance to have their pets mingle with the dogs and to receive a brochure about C.A.R.E., which holds adoptions most Saturdays at Queen Village Animal Hospital, 323 Bainbridge St. “I am so indebted to the doctors there that I have named some of my foster animals after them,” Miksz said. Beverly Albano, of the 400 block of Jackson St., has fostered close to 30 strays over the last decade. “If we don’t help today’s cats, tomorrow’s ones will end up dead,” Albano said. Miksz said that C.A.R.E. has between 25

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and 30 cats up for adoption, with all of them “vetted,” meaning spayed, neutered, wormed, and tested for feline leukemia, an almost absolute death sentence. To date, the organization has offered assistance to more than 7,500 pet owners. It offers low cost spay/neuter assistance for those who cannot afford it, asking for a small donation, with a suggestion of $50. It also provides spay/neuter assistance for those tending to feral colonies. Miksz asked for those people to contact her immediately. Individuals interested in becoming more involved should visit http://samcares. blogspot.com/ or call Miksz, 215-4621889. All donations go to the veterinary care and medical needs of all rescued animals. SPR Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/features.

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Embarking on a decade Kindergarteners through eighth graders at a local performing arts school commemorated the school’s debut at the Kimmel Center by reenacting its 2001 concert. By Erica J. Minutella Review Intern

he Kimmel Center celebrated its tenth anniversary with a concert featuring a 200-member violin-orchestra as well as a choir 200 singers strong May 20. While a concert at the Kimmel may seem like the usual fare, the performance was distinguished by one notable feature — the musicians on stage consisted solely of children from kindergarten to eighth grade. The students were from the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (PPACS), 2600 S. Broad St., which also celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Yet the school’s participation in the concert commemorated more than just a shared ten year celebration; it represented a reenactment of the concert staged by the school at the Kimmel in 2001. Eighth graders participating in the evening event thus received

the opportunity to relive a crucial moment from their kindergarten days, before graduating and leaving the world of elementary school behind. “The audience was roaring,” Angela Corosanite, founder and CEO of PPACS said about the crowd’s post-concert response. “To see 300 children on the strings at the same time is just wonderful. It brought tears to my eyes because they’ve come so far.” “It was very good, especially when the kindergarteners started to perform,” Richard Baccara, a fifth grader who participated in the concert, said. “It was very impressive, the whole scenery was spectacular. All the staff, how they helped out, was very good of them to do.” EIGHTH GRADER CODY Wise, of the 2400 block of South Eighth Street, who percontinued on next page

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News continued from previous page formed with classmates at the ’01 concert, led his peers and PPACS alumni in “God Bless America.” Wise, who traveled across the country playing Simba in “The Lion King” last year and performed in an offBroadway performance of “The Scottsboro Boys” last summer, has signed a record deal with Interscope Records. But the evening consisted of more than just musical entertainment. Ballet performances were interspersed between acts while an art exhibit designed by visual arts majors from the school graced the Kimmel’s lobby. In addition, all programs for the concert were written, typeset and bound by creative writing students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Seventh grade creative writing major Angela Gray, participated backstage as she she gathered students, helped them get dressed and ready to go on stage. “We’re really good as a whole school,” Gray said of the progress she has witnessed during her years at PPACS. “I think it was always a good school, but it’s actually started to come along more.” Students at PPACS are no strangers to performing in large, well-respected venues. The school’s winter concerts are held at the Merriam Theater while selected scholars have appeared in major productions

of “The Wizard of Oz,” “Evita,” “Whistle Down the Wind,” and the Pennsylvania Ballet’s “Nutcracker” among others. “The kids are still on a high although some are a little nonchalant,” Corosanite said. “...I asked one little girl and she said, ‘It was a really big theater, but we perform all the time.’” Perhaps this comfortableness with large audiences stems also from the rigorous arts program at PPACS. A typical day for its 450 students from across the city consists of seven-and-a-half hours of classical arts, which includes spending each morning practicing a concentration that is chosen by the sixth grade and ranges from dance to acting. “The arts program is what ties the academics together with the child,” Corosanite said. “It gives them the confidence in their academic classes because the child finds what it is that they are successful at.” Baccara, who sang and played in the orchestra, shared Corosanite’s enthusiasm. “I think that anyone can perform on stage,” he said on the message he hopes audience members took away from the recent concert. “You just have to keep on rehearsing it.” SPR Comment at news/features.

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Money and cigs A Pennsport business was held up by two males, who stole cash and cigarettes Saturday. The men entered the store on the 1900 block of South Fourth Street at 12:50 p.m. and demanded the business owner and his wife, who were standing behind the counter, open the register, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. One man pointed a silver revolver at the couple while the other went behind the counter heisting $1,000 from the register and 30 packs of cigarettes. The armed man took $600 from the duo’s pockets. The offenders fled on foot traveling west toward McKean Street, Tolliver said. The men were described as black, age 17 to 20 and wearing dark-colored hoodies, blue jeans and blue surgical masks. The armed man was 5-foot-10 while his accomplice was 6 foot. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.

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A man standing on a corner was punched and robbed by two unknown men Saturday. A 29-year-old and his 30-year-old friend were at Seventh and Tasker streets at 10:45 p.m. when they were approached by two men — one of which pointed a silver automatic handgun at the younger man and demanded his money, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. When the victim did not comply, the gunman punched him in the face, so he handed over his wallet, which contained $5 and identification, and a silver iPod, Tolliver said. The two men fled east on Tasker and north on Seventh Street. The man had a busted lip, but refused medical treatment, Tolliver said. The armed man was described as Hispanic, 5-foot-6 with a medium build and black hair. He was wearing blue jean shorts, a white T-shirt and a blue baseball cap. His accomplice was described as black, 5-foot-9, thin and wearing a red T-shirt. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013. SPR Contact Staff Writer Amanda Snyder at asnyder@ southphillyreview.com or ext. 117. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.

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Mayor Michael Nutter addressed a few hundred residents in City Hall’s Courtyard last summer urging the General Assembly to pass legislation that would halt the implementation of “Plan C,” which would have shut down city departments and reduced the budgets of the police and fire departments. File Photo

three employees will be laid off while all branches will move to four-day service with the exception of the Central Library. Budgets in other departments such as Licenses and Inspections, Managing Director’s Office, Office of Supportive Housing and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy also will be reduced. Total service reductions will total about $15.6 million. The Streets Department will lose out on $1.5 million in new revenue that was to be generated by the Keep Philly Clean, or the trash fee, that would have brought back cut services such as leaf collection and clearing vacant lots while the Parks and Recreation Department will layoff 44 employees and lose money set aside for tree plantings. Total cuts to new funding equals $4.5 million. Now, the city could face these cuts if the Philadelphia Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority — the financial oversight organization for the city — approves the budget. It is expected to review it by July 3. “It’s hard to say,” Radwanski said in response to whether PICA will approve the budget. “I think they will have probably have preferred more than the $42.5 million, but we’ll have to wait and see what they say. Everyone would prefer more than $42.5 million in the fund balance, but we’re dealing with tough times. Council’s position is the mayor should make do with what he’s got right now.” SPR Contact Staff Writer Amanda Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/features.

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NUTTER PROPOSED A two-cent-per-ounce City with much needed revenue and imtax on sugar sweetened beverages, as well prove the health of residents.” However, the tax never had enough votes as a $300 fee for sanitation services during his March 4 budget address. Those in Council. Nutter’s proposed cuts to the police derevenue options could have generated an estimated $77 million and $107 million, partment totalling $4.5 million, which respectively, per year with some of that includes eliminating two classes of 130 recruits each in addition to not replacing money designated for new programs. Instead, City Council raised tobacco 190 officers while the fire department will and real estate taxes while administering do without $3.56 million that will result in trash fees to commercial businesses. The closing two fire companies and laying off 40 employees. tobacco and trash After shutting down measures are set to begin July 1 while ‘[The city] should end ﬁscal seven companies including Ladder 11, the 9.9 percent real ‘11 with a $42.5 million Engine 10, at 12th estate tax hike — which is the first in surplus. The mayor doesn’t and Reed streets, and Engine 1 at 711 S. 21 years, according believe that’s enough.’ Broad St. and slashing to Radwanski — is temporary and only —Tony Radwanski, spokesman for $11.4 million from its budget in ’08, the fire applies to ’11 and Council President Anna Verna department has con’12. The three revtinually been asked to enue measures will do more with less, Bill raise the city about Gault, Philadelphia Fire Fighters’ Union $11 million, Radwanski said. Nutter had hoped the sugar-sweetened president, he said. “This is so strange,” he said. “He didn’t beverage tax would help make Philadelphians healthier while generating income get his soda tax, which was stupid to begin with, so now police and fire are going for the city. “[On May 20] the big soda lobby won to suffer. Who’s going to suffer? — the and average Philadelphians lost,” Nutter citizens. “Maybe this is a little kid threat. I don’t said. “The high-paid lobbyists — only some of whom actually live in the city know what it is.” Fraternal Order of Police President — have made money and will go back to their lives as usual while Philadelphians John McNesby did not return calls prior will face a very real reduction in City ser- to press time. The Free Library will also take a hit with vices. A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages would have been a way to both provide the about $2.55 million from its budget. Fifty-

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negative cash flow, according Budget Director Steve Agostini who suggested cutting 339 jobs and more than $20 million from the budget. “The $22 million reduction in the fiscal year ’11 General Fund fund balance proposed by City Council will create a negative cash flow situation for fiscal year ’11 even though the projected General Fund balance remains positive at approximately $40 million,” Agostini said in a letter to Nutter’s Chief of Staff Clarence D. Armbrister after the budget passed. However, members of City Council believe the surplus is more than sufficient. “[The city] should end fiscal ‘11 with a $42.5 million surplus,” Tony Radwanski, spokesman for Council President Anna Verna. “The mayor doesn’t believe that’s enough.” With $20 million less than Nutter wanted, he announced plans to implement service cuts in addition to cutting new revenue allocated to various other departments. “These additional cuts were made necessary by Council’s decision not to raise more revenue,” Nutter said in a statement. “I did not initially propose these cuts to City services and I do not want to make them. That said, I will work hard to minimize their impact on city residents.” Some residents aren’t too keen on the cuts Nutter said he was forced to make. “I think the man’s crazy,” Jackie Williamson, of 19th and Reed streets, said of the mayor. “I personally think he’s crazy. I don’t think he looks at the long-term. He looks at his term, which is almost over.” Council members plan to address the mayor’s proposed cuts this week, Radwanski said. “Besides to continue to monitor spending and continue discussions with the administration, they’re hoping that there’s another way to do it besides cutting police, fire and libraries,” he said of Council’s next steps after the cuts were announced last week. Williamson said she believes an agreement of some sort will be reached between Nutter and Council. While shortened library hours may be fine during the summer, libraries must be opened during the school year whereas there are some areas that the city can’t risk cutting, Williamson said. “They can’t cut down on police,” she said. The compromise will likely result in a tax increase even though there are other alternatives, local resident Tom Biggins said. “What they do need to do is spend the money they have wisely,” Biggins, of 11th Street and Washington Avenue, said. “What it is now is just a free-for-all.”

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ho said learning cannot be fun? Tuesday, the students from the John H. Taggart School, 400 W. Porter St., spent the majority of the day participating in educational games with a chance to win prizes and enjoyed some food. The festivities also included a block party to promote the citywide Summer Learning and More program taking place this summer at Taggart. Mayor Michael Nutter and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Arlene C. Ackerman attended the event. The day also featured a cultural fashion show. SPR

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t may be lonely at the top for some, but certainly not for NeumannGoretti senior Christina Furia who has been ranked No. 1 in her class since freshman year. Her academic efforts at 1736 S. 10th St. haven’t gone unnoticed. “She is an amazing all-around great student and person,” Neumann-Goretti Admissions Director Veronica Oster said. “She excels in the classroom, on the basketball court and in all school activities. She will be very successful in her future.” The resident of the 1700 block of South 12th Street, who celebrated her 18th birthday last week, participates in a number of extracurricular activities, including volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, Mathletes and the school newspaper, among many others. The amazing qualities off the court of the basketball captain become

Christina Furia evident when presented with Christina’s overwhelming list of awards and honors, including being a Milly Scholar, winning medals for “Overall Excellence” in several subject areas, as well as being honored by

CENTENARIANS continued from page 1 parties,” niece Bernadette Casiello, of the 2500 block of South 17th Street, added, “that she is used to all the attention.” The diminuitive DiPiero, whom Casiello calls “an amazing little lady” because she is under five feet tall, has called South Philly home for nearly 72 years. “She came from Italy in 1938, roughly a year before World War II began and right before the American Consulate planned to stop immigration. She just made her chance to come to this country.” Having never married or given birth, DiPiero acted as a second mother to Casiello and her two sisters. “Aunt Margaret always helped us; she was always so giving,” she said. These days, she lets others help her. Since September, she has enlisted Denise Baldwin as her caregiver. Baldwin, despite the obvious age difference between her and DiPiero, playfully calls her “my daughter.” “She is active,” Baldwin said. Despite breaking her foot last December, DiPiero still enjoys shopping and going to lunches. “My daughter and I love to shop,” Baldwin said. DiPiero also loves to eat and was eager for the day’s provisions. “She has a great appetite,” Casiello said. “She’ll eat anything but liver and onions.” NUTTER ARRIVED AT the halfway point and immediately posed for photos as everyone

Following their jaunt on the dance ﬂoor, Dan Rendine, center, and Maria Oratis welcomed Mayor Michael Nutter, who joined the duo in honoring the city’s centenarians. S ta f f p h o t o b y G r e g B e z a n i s

dined. Fruit and assorted rolls paved the way for chicken and fish entrees. Sampling her meal, Mary Jenny Perri noted “I like this place. I want to come again.” Perri, who turned 100 in February, spent part of her youth in Chester but has resided on the 1100 block of South Seventh Street for about 80 years. Known affectionately as “Aunt Jenny” to niece Marie Porreca, Perri has resided at St. Monica Manor on the 2500 block of South Fourth Street for about five years. Like DiPiero, Perri was a twin, never mar-

the Markward Club for her talent in basketball. Furia attributes her success to her parents, Theodore and Sandra Furia. “They worked so hard to provide me with every opportunity possible and they inspire me to do my best,” she said. The valedictorian of NeumannGoretti’s 2010 graduating class, hopes to attend either John Hopkins University or the University of Pennsylvania where she will study biomedical engineering. She hopes to work in the medicial field “developing and experimenting with tissue engineering and stem-cell research,” Furia said. SPR

ried or had children, and acted as a mother figure to those around her. “Aunt Jenny is a sweetheart,” Porreca, who grew up and still resides on Perri’s former block, said. “At St. Monica Manor, she is always active. She loves bingo. Before she plays, I always have to remind her to say ‘I’m going to win’ so that she has confidence.” Confidence flows through Dan Rendine’s veins. The 100-year-old golf enthusiast, graduated from South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. in 1927. Having attended last year’s event only two months

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shy of his milestone, Rendine, formerly of Eighth and Cross streets, noted, “It is good to be here.” With son Dan and niece Maria Oratis in attendance, the Roxborough resident spoke of the need to enjoy life. “Don’t be afraid to have a drink. Everything in moderation,” he said. “When I drink, I don’t drive. When I drive, I don’t drink.” Early on, Rendine and Oratis took to the dance floor, where the former probate attorney delighted all with his graceful footwork. “Oh, boy!,” he said as he watched others take his cue. “He is the Last of the Mohicans, so to speak,” his son said. Enjoying the end of their lunch, the honorees listened as Nutter commended their longevity. “This is the last group of people I would try to give any wisdom to,” Nutter said. With a theme of “Age Strong, Live Long,” the event allows the city “to honor this distinguished group, ” Nutter added. He noted the number of centenarians in the city is the highest it has ever been. With 154 residents set to hit 100 this year, the mayor was eager to honor these “special residents” and their contemporaries again next year. For Rendine, the day was infectious. “It is great of the mayor to attend. It is nice that people at an advanced age are well-remembered by family, friends and the city,” he said. SPR Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/features.

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EAGLE FILMS IS PROUD TO PRESENT: HUSH LITTLE BABY. Actor/Producer Sal Mazzotta will be hosting a fundraiser for his new film at the Waterfall Room in South Philadelphia on Saturday June 5, 2010. Time 8 to midnight.. Come and meet members of the cast, and many Hollywood notables. Tickets are $100, which includes Deluxe Buffet, Top Shelf Open Bar, walk the Red Carpet, take photos.. Entertainment by Philly's favorite band the Business, a true Hollywood night.. Tickets are available at Ticket Web 1-866-468-7619 or www.ticketweb.com â&#x20AC;˘ The event name is Eagle Films presents Hush Little Baby.

A 72-year-old Queen Village resident turns his hobby into an art exhibit at a local boutique. By Jess Fuerst

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n a small Queen Village block, a friendly neighborhood chat turned lifetime architect Alden Blythe into a professional photographer. At 72, Blythe has his photographs adoring the walls at Bus Stop Boutique, 750 S. Fourth St., which is the first exhibit this amateur photographer has mounted since his interest in photography developed in the 1960s. “I probably got interested in it when I came back out of the service,” the former corps of engineers serviceman said about his time in active duty during the Vietnam and Korean wars. “I started to take pictures that were of interest, take pictures around the city of things that interested me. I was not thinking I was ever going to do it professionally.” But the response this longtime Queen Village resident has gotten about the recent prints he took while on a trip to Ethiopia seem to indicate it may have been an alternate career path. During a friendly routine chat at Bus Stop between Blythe and shop owner Elena Brennan, the pieces of what was to come began to fall into place. “It’s right around the corner and every once in awhile I just stop in and talk to Elena,” the Fourth-and-Fitzwater resident said. “She was going to be importcontinued on next page

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Lifestyles continued from previous page ing shoes made from Ethiopia and I said when I get back from there I’ll show you some of my photographs. “She said, ‘Why don’t we do a show?’” Blythe snapped approximately 900 photos during his two-and-a-half week trek through Ethiopia in November that focused mainly on the undeveloped tribal regions of the south. For the show titled “The People of Ethiopia” that opened April 4 that would introduce the Ethiopian line of shoes, Blythe hand selected 25 prints. “What I chose to put up is mostly people from the southern tribal areas, from the north there are people I met in the mountains and religious leaders that I met … a wide range of customs,” Blythe said. The closing event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ,tomorrow, and Blythe hopes it’s as warm as the opening reception he received. “There were lots of people. Some were friends, obviously, and some were people I just met. The manger of the PNC Bank in the neighborhood came, and the waitress at the restaurant I go to about once a week came,” Blythe said of one of his favorite haunts, South Street Souvlaki,

507 South St. All in all the experience has been an enjoyable one for the lifetime architect, as he has been able to watch others appreciate his work, which is something he normally kept all to himself. “I think people were very interested and actually a couple that I did not know but they were customers, they actually bought two photos,” Blythe said. “The one he liked and the one she liked, they couldn’t agree on one. It was fun watching them pick.” BORN IN NEW York, Blythe moved to Philadelphia to study architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating with a bachelor’s in his chosen trade, he was called to duty. “I was in Fort Bragg, North Carolina I came back to Philadelphia and worked in a couple of different architecture firms,” Blythe said. The focus of the architect’s work has been on building affordable housing in low-income areas. Settling in Center City in 1961, nine years later, he settled down in Queen Village. “I love the city, I love this neighborhood. In ’70, it was a very different neighborhood,” Blythe, who has lived in his current

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home for 16 years, said. “It was a very interesting place to live — very interesting time, very dynamic. “In this neighborhood there was a lot of racial conflict, a lot of crime. It was just a very different time. But now being on the other side of it, living through it, it was a very interesting time.” Ironically, three of the beneficiaries of the turbulent clashes of the time were Blythe’s three children — two sons and a daughter. “All three of my children were raised in the area. It’s much better now, much safer now. But the people they met back then, just in general, it was a very diverse neighborhood,” he said. “One of the things I remember from those times that were of particular interest was the older black residents who had played baseball in the Negro League. “[My son] got to talk with them and talk baseball with them. It’s an experience you don’t find anywhere else.” The arts played a large part in the Blythe family and now he has a son who is a painter, another who is a graphic designer and a daughter who once owned a gallery on Fourth who is a metal smith. It is not so surprising, then, Blythe excels at photography, something he consid-

ers just a hobby. In the age of digital cameras, Blythe has amassed a diverse portfolio since indulging his interest in the undeveloped corners of the world. “Three years ago, I went to Vietnam and visited tribal areas there. Two years ago, I went to India and there were fascinating villages we visited,” Blythe said. “The trips I have been taking in the last few years, they have been to places without McDonald’s and Starbucks … because I want to see the contrast of how we live, how we have attached ourselves to these material things, see how they do it.” Planning a trip to Indonesia in the near future, Blythe will surely come back with a memory card packed with special moments. But Blythe is interested in the thrill of the hunt, not where his pictures might be hanging in the future. “Often you take pictures from the car, inside the vehicle,” Blythe, who likes to plan his itinerary upon arrival, said. “You have no idea what you have until you get home. You think it could be one thing and then you end up with something completely different.” SPR Comment at news/lifestyles.

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From the Discovery Channel and the BBC, the same folks who teamed up to deliver the mega-popular series “Planet Earth,” comes “Life,” an even more ambitious, 10-part nature documentary shot in state-of-the-art high definition across every continent. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, it took four years to complete, required the participation of 30 cameramen and boasts detailed, never-before-seen accounts of dozens of plants and animals as they struggle to survive in their natural habitats. SPR

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he late 1980s and early ’90s nostalgia evoked by tacky essentials like mullets, flannel, tape decks and soft rock isn’t the only guilty pleasure to be had in “MacGruber,” the can’t-help-butcrack-up comedy based on the “Saturday Night Live” sketch that pokes fun at the “MacGyver” TV series. Over and over, this raunchy, ridiculous movie had me laughing out loud in spite of myself. To call it the best “SNL” film since “Wayne’s World” isn’t much of a compliment (since everything in between has basically been garbage), but it’s a title deserved all the same. Will Forte, who brought the unwittingly inept title character to life on the small screen, headlines the film and does a bangup, breakthrough job of it. Also credited as co-writer, he’s out-of-control funny, so unerringly dedicated to his screwball part that even the obvious comic beats are instantly forgivable. With MacGruber, he’s given us the Austin Powers of the new millennium: A hapless hero with goofy retro style and an abysmal IQ who somehow still manages to get the girl and save the day. Jumping from a 90-second skit to a 90minute feature, MacGruber is pulled out of a monk-like retirement by his old military boss (Powers Boothe) to take on the not-so-subtly named Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer), a classic nemesis who plans to nuke D.C. with a warhead he stole from the Russians. In MacGruber’s corner are a straight-laced lieutenant (Ryan Phillipe) and a female singer/operative dryly played by the hilarious Kristen Wiig, who’s finally given substantial screen time (not to mention a Farrah Fawcett hairdo).

The secret to the film’s success is it doesn’t take itself seriously for a nanosecond. Director, writer and sketch creator Jorma Taccone invites you to be in on the joke rather than pressuring you into laughter. The crude excess, gratuitous violence, nonstop profanity and random homophobia might have activated my inner naysayer in another movie, but in this one, I was too busy giggling to care.

s the town car wended its way along the winding roads leading from the Milan Airport to Lake Maggiore, the rain slanted down as if in defiance of our bright expectations. Soon the dingy industrial blight gave way to majestic mountains shrouded in mist. The Island of Stresa in Northern Italy beckoned us. Traveling abroad has never been more difficult. In addition to the ever-changing precautions against terrorists, an erupting volcano in Iceland threatened European flights. Travel is a little like giving birth (I am obviously guessing here). In childbirth, I am told, you tend to forget the physical pain once the baby arrives. If that were not the case, no woman would ever go through it willingly again. It is much the same with travel. We tend to forget the discomforts of the trip in the sheer joy of discovery. We were almost exactly one year removed from our kidney-transplant experience — me on the receiving end, my wife being the donor. It also was our 46th wedding anniversary. It would take more than rain, a language barrier, high prices and Italy’s chaotic train system to dampen our enthusiasm. Glamorous hotels surrounded by gorgeous greenery and dazzling flowers of every color line the beachfront in Stresa. Their beauty is breathtaking even in the driving rain. These are magnificent sophisticated hotels of bygone era when men wore dinner jackets and white flannel trousers and their women were bedecked with fabulous jewels. You would expect Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” when you entered the dining room. We got Bobby Rydell singing “Volare.” We were in walking distance of the tourist area with its winding streets lined with cafes and little shops hawking everything from Murano glass to salami. Boats departed from the harbor near our hotel destined for nearby islands in Lake Maggiore where local artists sold their wares. Tourists hurried wearing ponchos and carrying umbrellas. Occasionally, the skies cleared to reveal the surrounding mountains, some still snowcapped. One day, we took the boat to Locarno, Switzerland across the border from northern Italy. It was raining too that day. On the boat ride back, we met an elderly couple and their 40-something son from the Netherlands. He excitedly told us a hair-raising story about being robbed in Milan while stopped at a traffic light. The

thief had ridden by on a bicycle, opened the car door on the passenger side and grabbed his mother’s handbag despite it being tightly wrapped around her leg. The story had a happy ending as a woman found the discarded handbag and returned it with passport and driver’s license intact. Their 300 euros were missing. The second leg of our vacation required us to take the train from Stresa to Milan and then to Venice. With Mussolini gone, apparently the trains in Italy no longer run on time. After battling the crowds in Milan, while dragging our luggage to reach the train, we settled in our reserved firstclass seats in car No. 2. An hour passed before the train left the station. The train ride was notable, at least for my wife. A strikingly handsome man sat down across from her. He turned out to be a psychologist from a small town near the Italian-Austrian border, who spoke fluent English. It was fortunate for me that I already had my wife’s kidney or I might have lost her to his soft brown eyes and charming accent. The balcony in the back of our hotel room overlooked the Grand Canal in Venice. The omnipresent rain continued, but it could not diminish the romance of the canal at night. One morning, as we looked out at the canal during breakfast, we saw a bride and groom glide by in a gondola. Minutes later, a small boat went by. It carried a cargo of a coffin, a few mourners and a priest reading from a bible — life and death on Venice’s Grand Canal. There remain some scenes that linger with us — the beautiful beach in Lido, a young woman at a bus stop reading Dostoevsky in Italian, a light lunch at an outdoor cafe in St. Mark’s Square. We enjoyed the light lunch and a lovely violin trio until the bill came. There was a music charge of about $25 per person, which meant that we had just spent $100 on lunch. We survived a frustrating experience with the notorious Italian train system on a day trip to Verona, which trades on it having been the setting for Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” You can pay about $10 to go through what is billed as Juliet’s house and pose for a picture on the famous balcony or you can rub the left breast of the bronze statue of Juliet in front of the casa. No kidding. It is supposed to bring you luck. On our final night, we indulged our somewhat strange new habit of drinking Irish coffee in Italy in the hotel bar. The following morning, a cool breeze whipped around the canal as our water taxi sped to the Venice Airport. The sun finally made an appearance. SPR

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Highlights this Week “Carousel” keeps Rodgers and Hammerstein’s legacy going round through June 12. Tickets: $10-$30. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-7350630. www.playsandplayers.org. “Sunday in the Park with George” treats everyone to some Sondheim through July 4. Tickets: $34-$48. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-9221122. www.ardentheatre.org. Imogen Heap brings British beats across the Atlantic 8 p.m. May 27. Tickets: $30. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 610-352-2887. www. livenation.com. Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer offer a musical respite with their banjo, tabla and double-bass skills 8 p.m. May 27. Tickets: $38.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. A Philadelphia Ale & Arts Adventure offers a trolley tour of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the Yards Brewing Company. 5:30 -8 p.m. May 27. Tickets: $30. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com.

“Ladies & Gentlemen . . . The Beatles” is presented 9:15 p.m. May 30. Tickets: $18-$38. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000. www.longwoodgardens.org. The Philadelphia Orchestra melodizes the genius of Mozart and Rachmaninoff 8 p.m. May 27 and 29; 2 p.m. May 28. Tickets: $9-$125. Kimmel Center, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1899. www.kimmelcenter.org. Delaware River Day offers an introduction to the summer season with free kayaking, life jacket fitting, musical entertainment, face painting and vessel tours noon-6 p.m. May 30. Penn’s Landing Marina, 301 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-922-2386. www.delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com. Jace Everett of “True Blood” fame leaves his mark 8 p.m. June 1. Tickets: $10. World Cafe Life, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Psychedelic Furs with She Wants Revenge go punk and alternative 7:30 p.m. June 2. Tickets: $30-$35. The Blockley Pourhouse, 3801 Chestnut St. 215-222-1234. www.theblockley.com.

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Randy Hansen’s tribute to Jimi Hendrix: 8 p.m. June 4. Tickets: $29$32. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com. The National: 8:30 p.m. June 4-5. Tickets: $25-$27. Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. www.electricfactory.info. The Roots Picnic: 2 p.m. June 5. Tickets: $66. Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com. Conan O’Brien: 8 p.m. June 7. Tickets: $39.50-$79.50. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 610-352-2887. www.livenation.com. Brian Jonestown Massacre: 8 p.m. June 8. Tickets: $16-$19. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 877-598-8696. www.livenation.com. Carole King and James Taylor: 7:30 p.m. June 10 and 22. Tickets: $39.50$350. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com. Mahler’s Third Symphony: 8 p.m. June 10-12. Tickets: $43-$120. 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. 3OH!3 and Cobra Starship: 7 p.m. June 11. Tickets: $27.50. Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com.

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Super Jam featuring Ludacris: 5 p.m. June 13. Tickets: $20.10-$75. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.liacourascenter.com. Max Weinberg Big Band: 8 p.m. June 14. Tickets: $35-$50. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Yes and Peter Frampton: 7:30 p.m. June 15. Tickets: $45-$95. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 610-352-2887. www.livenation.com. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony: 8 p.m. June 15. Tickets: $10-$50. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-546-7900. www.manncenter.org. Peter and the Wolf: 8 p.m. June 16. Tickets: $10-$60. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-546-7900. www.manncenter.org. John Butler Trio and State Radio: 7 p.m. June 17. Tickets: $29.50. Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com.

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Phish: 7:30 p.m. June 24-25. Tickets: $50. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 800745-3000. www.livenation.com. “Weird Al” Yankovic: 8 p.m. June 25. Tickets: $29-$39. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. WWE presents Monday Night Raw: 8:15 p.m. June 28. Tickets: $20-$75. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www. ComcastTix.com. Dave Matthews Band: 7 p.m. June 30-July 1. Tickets: $40-$75. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 800-7453000. www.livenation.com. B.B. King: 7:30 p.m. July 7. Tickets: $75-$89.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com. Joan Armatrading with Shawn Colvin: 7:30 p.m. July 7. Tickets: $35-$55. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road. 800-745-3000. www.longwoodgardens.com. World Team Tennis: July 8-21. Tickets: $12-$70. The Pavilion at Villanova University, 800 East Lancaster Ave. 800-298-4200. www. ComcastTix.com. Boz Scaggs: 7:30 p.m. July 8. Tickets: $49.50-$59.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Sting with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra: 8 p.m. July 10. Tickets: $42.25-$157.25. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbor Blvd., Camden, N.J. 856-365-1300. www.livenation.com. Craig Ferguson: 8 p.m. July 10. Tickets: $49.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com. American Idol Live!: 7:30 p.m. July 11. Tickets: $44.50-$70.50. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800298-4200. www.ComcastTix.com. 311 and The Offspring: 6 p.m. July 13. Tickets: $49.50. Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com. Chris Isaak: 7:30 p.m. July 13. Tickets: $39.50-$69.50. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. 800-745-3000. www. longwoodgardens.com. Walking with Dinosaurs: July 1418. Tickets: $19.50-$59.50. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-2984200. www.ComcastTix.com. ZOSO: 8 p.m. July 15. Tickets: $25. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com. Jordin Sparks: 7 p.m. July 18. Tickets: $20. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 877-598-8696. www. livenation.com.

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Museums/Exhibits/ Galleries Academy of Natural Sciences: “Creatures of the Abyss,” June 5-Sept. 6. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-299-1000. www.ansp.org. >African American Museum: “Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876,” ongoing. 701 Arch St. 215-574-0380. www.aampmuseum.org. >American Philosophical Society: “Dialogues with Darwin: An Exhibition of Historical Documents and Contemporary Art,” through Oct. 17. Donation. 104 S. Fifth St. 215-440-3400. www.amphilsoc.org. >American Swedish Historical Museum: “Nudes by Anders Zorn” and “Material Matters: Samples from the Textile Collection,” both through spring; “Go Swedish! Smorgasbord and Beyond,” June 6-Jan. 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. www.americanswedish.org.

>Asian Arts Initiative: “The World Through Our Eyes,” through June 26. 1219 Vine St. 215-557-0455. www. asianartsinitiative.org. >Bridgette Mayer Gallery: “New Works” and “Optic Diamonds,” both through May 29; “Wondrous Spaces,” July 6-31; “New Works by Dana Hargrove,” Aug. 31-Sept. 25. 709 Walnut St. 215-413-8893. www. bridgettemayergallery.com. >Bus Stop Boutique: ”The People of Ethiopia,” through May 28. 727 S. Fourth St. 215-627-2357. www. busstopboutique.com. >Chemical Heritage Foundation: “The Whole of Nature and the Mirror of Art” and “Transmutations: Alchemy in Art,” ongoing; “Marvels and Ciphers: A Look Inside the Flask,” through Dec. 10. 315 Chestnut St. 215925-2222. www.chemheritage.org. >City Hall: “Currency,” through July 23. 215-686-9912. www.phila. gov/artincityhall.com. >The Clay Studio: “Louise Radochonski: New Work” and “Small Favors V,” both through May 30. 137-39 N. Second St. 215-925-3453. www.theclaystudio.org. >DaVinci Art Alliance: “Connections,” through May 29. 704 Catharine St. 215-829-0644. www. davinciartalliance.org. >Franklin Institute: “Electricity” and “Changing Earth,” ongoing; “Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt,” June 5-Jan. 2. 20th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-448-1200. www.fi.edu. >Independence Seaport Museum: “It Sprang from the River! Everyday Objects with Maritime Secrets,” through Jan. 3. 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-8655. www. phillyseaport.org. >Institute of Contemporary Art: “Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World)” and “Video Art: Replay, Part 3,” both through June 6; “Queer Art,” through Aug. 1. 118 S. 36th St. 215-573-9975. www. icaphila.org. >International House: “Selected Portraits: A video installation by David S. Kessler,” through July 2. International House Video Lounge 3701 Chestnut St. www.inliquid.com. >Laurel Hill Cemetery Tour: “Unearthing Laurel Hill: By the Rise of the Full Flower Moon,” 7 p.m. May 27. 3822 Ridge Ave. 215-228-8200. www. thelaurelhillcemetery.org. >Mutter Museum: “Corporeal Manifestations,” through Aug. 2. 19 S. 22nd St. 215-563-3737. www.collphyphil.org/MUTTER.ASP. >National Constitution Center: “Ancient Rome & America,” through Aug. 1; “We the People”: Afghanistan, America and the Minority Imprint,” through Sept. 26. 525 Arch St. Independence Mall. 215-409-6700. www.constitutioncenter.org.

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The “Wizard of Oz” whizzes by 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 30. Tickets: $14. Perelman Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-563-3501. www.kimmelcenter.org. >Old City Jewish Art Center: “The Artist, the Teacher, the Protégé Art Exhibition,” through May 27. 119 N. Third St. 215-923-1222. www. jewishartcenter.com. >Open Lens Gallery: “Capturing Sky,” through Aug. 15. Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. www.gershmany.org. >Philadelphia Folklore Project: “Under Autumn Moon: Reclaiming Time” and “Space in Chinatown,” through June. By appointment. 735 S. 50th St. 215-726-1106. www. folkloreproject.org. >Philadelphia Museum of Art: “Notations/Bruce Nauman: Giorni,” through May; ““Marcel Wanders: Daydreams Now,” through June 13; “Celebrating Picasso,” through June; “Interactions in Clay: Contemporary Explorations of the Collection,” through July; “Informed by Fire: Highlights of American Ceramics,” through Spring; An Enduring Motif: The Pomegranate in Textiles,” through Spring; “Willem Kalf and the Sumptuous Still Life in the John G. Johnson Collection,” through June 5; “Kantha: The Embroidered Quilts of Bengal from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz and the Stella Kramrisch Collections,” through June 25; “Arts of Bengal: Town, Temple, Mosque,” through August; “Water Work,” through July 18; “Plain Beauty: Korean White Porcelain,” June 19Sept. 26. 26th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-763-8100. www. philamuseum.org. >Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art: “Judith K. Brodsky: Memoir of an Assimilated Family,” through July 30. 615 N. Broad St. 215-627-6747.

>Philadelphia Zoo: “Creatures of Habitat: A Gazillion-Piece Animal Adventure,” through Oct. 31; Junior Nature Journey, Salt Marsh Safari, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5. Tickets: $35-45. 34th St. and Girard Ave. 215243-5336. www.philadelphiazoo.org. >Plastic Club Art Gallery: “Members’ Medal Show,” through May 30; “Workshop Show,” June 6-27; “Models as Artists Show,” July 4-25. 247 S. Camac St. 215-545-9324. www.plasticclub.org. >Please Touch Museum: Rainforest Rhythm Gallery, through June 27; ABC Games kickoff celebration, June 4. 4231 Avenue of the Republic. 215-963-0667. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. >The Print Center: “84th Annual International Competition: Photography,” through July 24. 1614 Latimer St. 215-735-6090. www.printcenter.org. >Projects Gallery: “Susan Howard’s ‘Tipping Point’,” through May 29. 629 N. Second St. 267-303-9652. www.projectsgallery.com. >Rosenbach Museum & Library: “Moore Adventures inWonderland,” through June 6; “For Ruthie: Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak, and Their Young Philosophers,” through June 21; “Friend or Faux: Imitation and Invention from Innocent to Fraudulent,” through July 11. 2008-2010 Delancey Place. 215732-1600. www.rosenbach.org. >Sol Mednick Gallery: “Brace for Impact: The Aftermath of Flight 1549,” May 28-Aug. 7. University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad St. 215-717-6300. >The Ugly American: The Ugly American: “Angels and Toy Cameras,” a photography exhibit by Ed Snyder, through June 10. 1100 S. Front St. 215-336-1100. www. uglyamericanphilly.com

>University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: “Righteous Dopefiend: Homelessness, Addiction and Poverty in Urban America” and “The Goodlands: Young Photographers Inspiring Hope in North Philadelphia,” both through May; “In Citizen’s Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-91,” through June 20; “Ceramic Interactions: Steve Keister,” through June 27; “Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania,” through July 11. 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. www.museum.upenn.edu. Vox Populi Gallery: “Yes, Yes I am happy, aber glücklich bin ich nicht,” “This Is Going Down,” “What’s Yer Fancy?” and “Organic Honey’s Visual Telepathy,” all June 4-27. 319 N. 11th St. 215-238-1236. www. voxpopuligallery.org. >Wood Turning Center: “Wood Turning Center Museum Collection” and “Magic Realism: Material Illusions,” both through July 17. 501 Vine St. 215-923-8000. www.woodturningcenter.org.

Special events Philly Beer Week is June 4-13. www.phillybeerweek.org. Eagle Films presents “Hush Little Baby,” a fundraiser for actor/producer Sal Mazzotta’s new film, 8 p.m.-midnight June 5 with buffet and open bar. Tickets: $100. The Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. 866-468-7619. www.ticketweb.com. Essene Market & Cafe presents “Trigger Point Massage” with Dr. Scott Yorker 7 p.m. June 9. www. essenemarket.com. Philly AIDS Thrift holds its “Summer of Love” June 11. Tickets: $25. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. www.phillyaidsthrift.com. Taste of the Nation, benefiting Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger, is June 21 with food, alcohol and auction. Tickets: $85-$135. Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St. www.TasteOfTheNation.org.

Spring things Peddler’s Village: Fine art and contemporary crafts show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 5-6. 41 Peddler’s Village Road, Lahaska. 215-794-4000. www. peddlersvillage.com.

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>The Last Days of Judas Iscariot: Through May 29. Tickets: $10-$29. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sanson St. 215-568-8077. www. adriennelive.org.

>If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: Through May 30. Tickets: $16-$32. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www. ardentheatre.org. >Playwriting Class: Playwriting Fundamentals Or Facing The Blank Page with Bruce Graham, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays through May 31. Cost: $265. Location: TBA. 215-242-2813. www.playpenn.org. >The Screwtape Letters: Through June 6. Tickets: $25-$35. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-0395. www. lanterntheater.org. >Leaving: Through June 20. Tickets: $22.50-$50. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www. wilmatheater.org. >Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: Through June 20. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. 215-9850420. www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. >Respect: A Musical Journey of Women: Through June 27. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215923-0210 www.ComcastTix.com. >The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!): Through June 27. Tickets: $30. Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www. walnutstreettheatre.org. >Fiddler on the Roof: Through July 18. Tickets: $10-$70. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org. >Ruddigore: 8 p.m. May 28-29. Tickets: $10-$50. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1899. www.kimmelcenter.org. >Black Pearl Sings!: May 28June 29. Tickets: $10-$29.Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5688077. adriennelive.fatcow.com. >The Little Mermaid: 7 p.m. June 14. Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris St. 215-685-1876. Storytime Live!: June 4-6. Tickets: $15-$42.50.Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Pennsylvania Ballet: “Romeo and Juliet,” June 4-12. Tickets: $24-$129. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-551-7000. www.paballet.org. Jigsaw Jones: June 5. Tickets: $10-$14. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550. www. walnutstreettheatre.org. Avenue Q: June 18-20. Tickets: $25-$100. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. academyofmusic.org. Rain: The Beatles Experience: June 19-20. Tickets: $35-$85.Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-8931999. www.kimmelcenter.org.

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W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g Dreamgirls: June 22-27. Tickets: $25$100. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.academyofmusic.org. Grease: 8 p.m. July 11. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.academyofmusic.org. The Second City: July 13-25. Tickets: $20-$41. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Broad and Lombard streets. 215-985-0420. www.PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org.

COMMUNITY

>Passyunk Square Civic Association serves Washington to Tasker, Sixth to Broad streets. General meetings are 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, Passyunk Ave. and Dickinson St. Gold Star Park Clean Up is 10 a.m.-noon the second to last Saturday of the month. www. passyunk.org. Pennsport Civic Association meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. EOM, 138 Moore St. 215-462-9764. Point Breeze Civic Association is registering ages 7-12 for tutoring in reading, math and English. 1518 S. 22nd St. 215-755-6628.

Civic associations/ Town Watches Community and senior centers

Flea markets

Friends of Dickinson Square Park Art and Junque Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5. Rain date: June 6. Spaces: $15. 215-685-1885. www. dickinsonsquare.org. South Philly Sabres: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5. Rain date June 6. Spaces: $20.00. Must have own table or blanket. No food vendors. 215-271-8906. St. Thomas Aquinas Church: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12. Table and space $25. Space: $10. Ruth, 215-463-9707.

Libraries Donatucci Sr. Library: computer tutorials for adults and seniors, noon Thursdays; LEAP After-School Program, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; homework and computer assistance, 3-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; yoga for adults and seniors, 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Chess and Board Game Club, 4 p.m. Fridays; arts and crafts, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and Teen Gaming Club, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m.5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; closed Sundays and Mondays. 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755.

Mummers Hog Island N.Y.A. holds preteen dances 7 p.m. Fridays. Donation: $7. 2116 S. Third St. Oregon NYA holds preteen dances 7 p.m. Fridays. Donation: $6. 1727 S. Second St.

Recreation centers and playgrounds Marian Anderson: Better Days offers HIV/AIDS counseling, contraception, teen workshops and more. 17th and Fitzwater streets. 215-685-6594. Capitolo: After-school program for ages 6-13 3:30-6 p.m. MondayFriday. Cost: $10/week. Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883. Guerin: Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Ballet, tap and jazz/hip-hop lessons, 5 p.m. Thursdays; After-school program 3-6 p.m. weekdays for ages 5-10; Girl Scouts meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ceramics are 7:30 p.m. Mondays. 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894. Hawthorne Cultural Center: Linedancersize, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and kung fu classes 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays; after-school program for ages 5-12 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cost: $5/week; drawing, and painting classes 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Free. Students must provide their own supplies and will be given a list. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. hawthornerec@yahoo.com. Murphy: Aerobic classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: $6; Ceramic classes for adults, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost: $2; sculpture/ ceramics classes for ages 12-18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Murphy Recreation Center holds an afterschool program 3-6 p.m. MondaysFridays for ages 6-12. Cost: $7/week. 300 Shunk St. 215-685-1874. www. murphyrec.com. Starr Garden: Yoga for Everyone, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Chess Club for ages 5-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays; Capture the Flag Games, 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays; Children’s Film Workshops for ages 7-10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Children’s art classes 10 a.m.-noon every other Saturday;

Reunions

West Philadelphia High School, class of 1960, planning a reunion for June 19. Ms. Brown, 215-927-2533. West Philadelphia High School, class of 1987, planning a bowling party for June 25. Tickets: $25. Ann Nettles, 215-840-2379. Philadelphia National Junior Tennis League planning a 40th Anniversary celebration for Aug. 13. Louis Boiling, 610-931-9631. 610259-2797. www.ashetennis.org. All Grade School, eighthgrade class of 1970 , Sept. 17 with Jerry Blavat. Galdo’s, 20th St. and Moyamensing Ave. Denise LaRosa, 215-334-7667 or martini121856@ yahoo.com. Fourth and Mercy, planning a reunion for Sept. 18. 609-417-9832. 215-514-3296. Ss. John Neumann-Maria Goretti, class of 1980, planning a combined reunion for the fall. Frank Monte, reunion1980@verizon.net or Facebook group: Neumann-Goretti 1980 Reunion. Our Lady of Mount Carmel eighth-grade class of 1979, planning a reunion. Peg Dingler-Wilson, 856468-3003 or wilsx4@comcast.net. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, class of June 1961, planning a reunion. maggie2st@yahoo.com. South Philadelphia High School, girls’ class of June 1949, planning a reunion. Jo, 215-5640559 or Jo2707@verizon.net.

Support groups Al-Anon meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. John’s Evangelist Church, Third and Reed streets; 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 1605 E. Moyamensing Ave.; and 11:15 a.m. Saturdays at Episcopal Church of the Crucifixion, Eighth and Bainbridge streets. 215-222-5244. Alzheimer’s Association holds a support group for families of people with Alzheimer’s 2-4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month.

Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St. 215-952-9000. Codependents Anonymous meets at Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St., 6:30 p.m. Sundays. 215-333-7775. Debtors Anonymous meets 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. William Way Center, 1315 Spruce St. Susan, 610203-3200. Gamblers Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Methodist Hospital, Broad and Ritner streets. NARANON for families and friends of addicts meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, 910 Watkins St. 215-808-7422. Philadelphia Multiple Myeloma Networking Group meets 1:303:30 p.m. the second Saturday of the month (except August). Ralston House, 3615 Chestnut St. 215-9471730. sklein16@verizon.net. Smoking cessation is 4-5 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. the first two Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month. Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce St. www. pennmedicine.org. Philadelphia Access Center holds Jobs for Life, a biblically based job training program; and Moms’ Group, a biblically based study with free childcare. 1832 S. 11th St. 215389-1985. Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT) hosts a family program to help recognize and address addiction 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. 444 N. Third St. 800-221-6333. www. proact.org. Recovery International for those with stress, anger, sadness, fear or depression meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1831 Bainbridge St. 215-732-2787. www. recovery-inc.com. Supportive Older Women’s Network for ages 60 and over meets 1 p.m. Mondays. JCCs Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500. Mercy LIFE (Living Independently For Elders) for caregivers for ages 55 and over meets 6-7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. 215-339-4157. Substance Abuse Program meets 9 a.m.-noon and 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 1021 S. 21st St. 215-790-9942. Voice It Sistah for HIV-positive women meets 11 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Similar sessions held during coffee hour noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays. YOACAP, 1207 Chestnut St. 215-851-1898. Women in Transition for women hurt by a partner or coping with addiction counsels 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 215-751-1111. www. helpwomen.org. SPR

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Houston Center: Zumba class 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Cost: $10. 2029 S. 8th St. 610-574-6778. JCCs Stiffel Senior Center: Thrift shop sells used clothing 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; Spring Bizaar & Flea Market, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. June 2 215-468-3500. 604 Porter Street. 215-468-3500. Philadelphia Senior Center: Digital photography class, 1 p.m. Mondays; diabetes support group, 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month; Silver Sneakers fitness classes, 2 p.m. Tuesdays; T’ai chi, 1 p.m. Mondays; Rev Up, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; yoga, 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. 509 S. Broad St. 215-546-5879. www. philaseniorcenter.org. Samuel S. Fels Community Center: Free exercise program Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800. Single Parents Society: Senior dances Fridays, 8-11 p.m. 1430 Passyunk Ave. 215-465-2298. South Philadelphia Older Adult Center: Socials every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., with live music and refreshments. Cost: $7. 1430 Passyunk Ave. 215-952-0547. United Communities Houston Community Center: Emergency energy assistance, ESL and computer classes. Free clothing giveaway 1:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Emergency food cupboard. Houston Center, 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-467-8700. United Communities Southwark House: Bingo, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays; karate classes for ages 14 and up, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 101 Ellsworth St. 215-673-1484. www.karatephiladelphia.org.

St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church presents its Praise and Prayer Service 4 p.m. June 6. 22nd and Reed streets. 215-468-1926. Tindley Temple United Methodist Church presents Women’s Day June 13. Cost: $5. 750 S. Broad St. 215-735-0442. Bryant Baptist Church has a food and clothing ministry 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays; movie and lunch ministry every fourth Saturday. 1140-44 S. 19th St. 215-732-4140. The Lighthouse gives away clothes and food 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. 30th and Wharton streets. 215-463-2434. Mount Enon Baptist Church holds a free lunch program 12:30 p.m. the third and fourth Wednesdays of the month. 500 Snyder Ave. 215-334-2844. >Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church hosts a book club 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month. 916 S. Swanson St. 267-304-3424.

and Intro to French classes for adults, 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Cost: $35. 600-44 Lombard St. 215-686-1782. Tolentine: After-school programs for ages 5-13 Monday-Friday. Van service as well as full- or half-day coverage available. 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-0717.

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CCP Townwatch serves Eighth to 13th streets, Snyder Ave. to Ritner St. Meetings held the second Wednesday of the month. Jason, 215-271-2424. Columbus Square Park Advisory Council holds meetings 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. 12th and Wharton streets. www.columbussquarepark.org. Dickinson Narrows Civic Association holds meetings 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month. George Washington Elementary, Fifth and Federal streets. East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and Town Watch serves Broad to Eighth streets, Tasker St. to Snyder Ave. Meetings are 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. Cafeteria of Ss. NeumannGoretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St. 215-339-0400. www.epcrossing.org. Friends of Dickinson Square Park holds cleanups 9-10 a.m. Saturdays; Third annual Movie Night in the Park, July 15. Parsons Building, Dickinson Square Park, Fourth and Tasker streets. 215-685-1885. www. dickinsonsquare.org. Guerin Residents Organizing Urban Pride (GROUP) meets 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month. 16th and Jackson streets. www. group_mngr@yahoo.com. Hawthorne Cultural Center holds meetings 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. Neighborhood Stakeholders Advisory Committee holds meetings 6-7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. United Communities, 2029 S. Eighth St. Keith Watkins, 215-468-1645 ext. 226. Newbold Neighbors Association meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month. South Philadelphia Library, Broad and Morris streets. www.newboldneighbors.org.

Churches and congregations

>South Philadelphia Library: Basic Savings and Investing for Women 6-7 p.m. June 1. ESL classes, 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1700 S. Broad St. 215-685-1866. Whitman Library: Gaming Club, 3 p.m. Fridays; 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754.

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Mildred’s Fried Seafood Cakes INGREDIENTS:

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French Beau Monde: 624 S. Sixth St., 215-592-0656, www.creperie-beaumonde.com, $

Italian Cent’Anni: 770 S. Seventh St., 215925-5558, $$ Cucina Forte: 768 S. Eighth St., 215-238-0778, $$ Dante and Luigi’s: 762 S. 10th St., 215-922-9501, www.danteandluigis. com, $$ Karina’s Restaurant: 1520 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-218-0455, $$ Kristian’s Ristorante: 1100 Federal St., 215-468-0104, www.kristiansrestaurant.com, $$ La Fourno: 636 South St., 215-6279000, www.lafourno.com, $$ La Stanza: 2001 W. Oregon Ave., 215-271-0801, $$

Mamma Maria: 1637 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-463-6884, www.mammamaria.info, $$$ Marra’s: 1734 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-463-9249, www.marras1.com, $$ Mezza Luna: 763 S. Eighth St., 215-627-4705, $$ Ralph’s: 760 S. Ninth St., 215-6276011, www.ralphsrestaurant.com, $$ Saloon: 750 S. Seventh St., 215-6271811, www.saloonrestaurant.net, $$$ Vesuvio Ristorante Bar: 736-38 S. Eighth St., 215-922-8380, www. vesuvio-online.com, $$ Victor Cafe: 1303 Dickinson St., 215468-3040, www.victorcafe.com, $$ Villa Di Roma: 936 S. Ninth St., 215-592-1295, $$

Mexican The Adobe Cafe: 1919 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-551-2243, $$ Restaurant La Lupe: 1201 S. Ninth St., 215-551-9920, $$ Taqueria La Veracruzana: 908 Washington Ave., 215-465-1440, $$

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Nam Phuong Restaurant: 1100-20 Washington Ave., 215-468-0410, www.namphuongphilly.com, $$ Pho 75: 1122 Washington Ave., 215271-5866, $

Bomb Bomb Bar-B-Que Grill & Italian Restaurant: 1026 Wolf St., 215-463-1311, $$ Caffe Valentino: 1245-49 S. Third St., 215-336-3033, $$ Johnnie’s: 12th and Wolf streets, 215334-8006, $ La Cucina Varallo: 1635 S. 10th St., 215-952-0504, $$ Franco’s HighNote Cafe: 13th and Tasker streets, 215-755-8903, www. francoandluigis.com, $$ Ralph & Rickey’s: Seventh St. and Oregon Ave., 215-271-6622, $ Ristorante Pesto: 1915 S. Broad St., 215-336-8380, www.ristorantepesto.com, $$

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Middle Eastern Bitar’s: 947 Federal St., 215-7551121, www.bitars.com, $

Seafood Anastasi’s: Ninth St. and Washington Ave., 215-462-0550, www. phillyitalianmarket.com/market/anastasi_seafood, $$ Little Fish: 600 Catharine St., 215-4133464, www.littlefishphilly.com, $$

Vietnamese

McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon: Citizens Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way, 215-952-0300, www. mcfaddensphilly.com, $

Chinese

JC Chinese Restaurant: 748 Morris St., 215-334-1056, $$

Golden Szechuan: 2120 S. Broad St., 215-336-5310, $ Happy Dragon: 2047 S. Third St., 215-271-0552, $ Peking Inn: 20th St. and Penrose Ave., 215-271-1389, $$

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Italian Criniti Pizzeria and Ristorante: 2601 S. Broad St., 215-465-7750, $$ Barrel’s Fine Food: 1725 Wolf St., 215-389-6010, www.barrelsfinefood.com, $ Italian Bistro: 211 S. Broad St., 215-731-0700, $$ L’Angolo: 1415 Porter St., 215389-4252, $$ La Stanza: 2001 Oregon Ave., 215271-0801, $$ Medora’s Mecca: 3100 S. 13th St., 215-336-1655, $$ Popi’s: 3120 S. 20th St., 215-7557180, www.popisrestaurant.com, $$ Royal Villa Cafe: 1700 Jackson St., 215-462-4488, $$ Scannicchio’s: 2500 S. Broad St., 215-468-3900, www.scannicchio. com, $$

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Voorhees, N.J. where I first sampled them. “Don’t try the beef with the tortillas,” Chris said. “It just does not work although the beef and vegetables are well done.” Eel avocado roll ($5) was simply prepared with perfect slightly sticky rice, flavorful eel and creamy avocado wrapped inside with nori. The O.C. special roll ($12) was the star. Fresh tuna formed the basis for a roll which included rice and was wrapped in a pink-colored soybean crepe. I have never tasted this before. “I think a Vietnamese crepe would be better in this sushi,” Chris said. I agreed. The Vietnamese crepe is tastier and is a bit thinner. No matter, we enjoyed the house special. Service was stellar. Our two servers watched the tables, filled our water glasses and poured hot tea from a ceramic pot

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Turkish Dining Divan Turkish Kitchen: 918 S. 22nd St., 215-545-5790, divanturkishkitchen.com, $$ Cafe Fulya: 727 S. Second St., 267909-9937, www.cafefulya.com, $$. Pennspor t

American/Continental International House of Pancakes: 3 Snyder Ave., 215-339-5095, www.ihop.com, $$

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whenever our cups were empty. Since Chris has worked in restaurants and some fine institutions, such as The World Bank and The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C., he is keenly attuned to how an establishment should be run. “The service was truly attentive,” he said. Old City Asian Bistro opened a little more than a month ago. Next time I am shopping in Old City, I’m going in for lunch. Two-and-a-half tips of the toque to Old City Asian Bistro. SPR

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Greek/Middle Eastern

Dmitri’s: 795 S. Third St., 215625-0556, $$

International

New Wave Cafe: 784 S. Third St., 215922-8484, www.newwavecafe.com, $$ The Irish Times: 629 S. Second St., 215-923-1103, $$

Italian

Ava: 518 S. Third St., 215-9223282, www.avarestaurant.com, $$$ Frederick’s Italian Cuisine: 757 S. Front St., 215-271-3733, $$$

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La Creole Restaurant & Tavern: 775 S. Front St., 215-467-5044, www.louisianacreole.com, $

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Anthony’s Saloon: 2351 S. Front St., 215-468-5222, $$ Snockey’s Oyster House: Second St. and Washington Ave. 215-3399578, www.snockeys.com, $$

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Diner on the Plaza: 43 Snyder Ave., 215-755-7899, $$ Melrose Diner: 1501 Snyder Ave., 215-467-6644, $ Morning Glory Diner: 10th and Fitzwater streets, 215-413-3999, $ Oregon Diner: 302 Oregon Ave., 215-462-5566, $$ Penrose Diner: 20th St. and Penrose Ave., 215-465-1097, $$ South Street Diner: 140 South St., 215-627-5258, $ SPR

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Brunic’s Luncheonette: 17th and McKean streets, 215-755-7645, $ Celebre’s Pizza: 1536 Packer Ave., 215-467-3255, $ Millie’s Luncheonette & Ice Cream: 15th and Shunk streets, 215-467-8553, $ Moe’s Hot Dog House: 2617 Grays Ferry Ave., 215-465-6637, $ Simonetta’s Italian Hoagies: 2510 S. Broad St., 267-324-5758, $ Southview Pizza: 367 Durfor St., 215-467-2050, $ Talk of the Town: 3020 S. Broad St., 215-551-7277, $ Texas Weiners: 1426 Snyder Ave., 215-465-8635, www.texasweiners. com, $

and brought me a small sake cup and ceramic carafe filled with warm rice wine. Six steamed meat dumplings ($5) were absolutely glorious. The wrappers were homemade. The seasoned-just-right minced pork did not fall out of the wrappers after we took one bite. A sauce made with soy, mirin and sesame oil was the perfect enhancement for this starter. We tried both the lemon grass and Thai coconut chicken soups ($5). Both were winners. The lemon grass version included three, slightly sweet shrimp along with snow peas and white button mushrooms. I do not usually care for coconut milk, but the liquid used in this version paired well with some fresh stock, razor-thin slices of boneless chicken breast, snow peas and white button mushrooms. “The soups would be better if the chefs used enoki mushrooms instead of the white button,” my friend said. I agreed. Even slightly heady shitakes would’ve work well here. But this was a matter of personal taste. To me, Asian tacos are an oxymoron. They are popping up from coast-to-coast. Chris and I were intrigued with the tacos ($8) served at Old City Asian Bistro. We received a platter which contained two small flour tortillas; a mound of crispy, thinly-sliced tender beef; bean sprouts and some shredded carrots, cucumber and jicama. I do not care for soft flour tortillas, so I rescued two large romaine lettuce leaves from the platter and made wraps. They took me straight back to Chez Elena Wu in

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or obvious reasons, I have never invited a Philadelphia chef to accompany me on a review. However, my friend Chris, who is a fine chef and specializes in catering intimate dinners inside the homes of his patrons, was the perfect choice. He graduated from The Culinary Institute of America and would not be recognized in restaurants throughout the city. After a day of shopping for kitchenware, Chris and I decided to review Old City Asian Bistro. He never says no to sushi. The restaurant is a serene, lovely space with two waterfalls, a sushi bar, hardwood floors, comfortable banquettes and Formicatopped tables set with green linen napkins. “The menu is all over Asia,” Chris said. “There are Chinese dishes, Japanese dishes and Thai dishes.” After perusing the menu, a server asked if we wanted to order. We were not ready but asked for tea. She set two green earless Japanese tea cups in front of us filled with macha, a Japanese green tea. It was a first for me and imparted a calming effect. Another woman filled our water glasses. We nibbled on first-rate edamame ($4), which were served in their protective pods and dusted with a touch of sea salt. “These are about the best you can get,” Chris said. “They are not one bit overcooked and they are properly salted as well.” Old City Asian Bistro is a BYOB. We did not tote any sake with us, but I read on Twitter that the owners offer it complimentary. Our server obliged with a smile

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emorial Day is the traditional kick-off of the cookout season. Although many people grill all year long, I don’t usually fire up my old Weber kettle until the last weekend in May. I only grill for company. A menu for Memorial Day includes hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids although I know adults who would rather have a burger than grilled salmon. Kebobs have become so popular, supermarkets sell prepared ones. If you are really harried, just buy a bunch of them and enjoy. I like to prepare my own kebobs and offer an assortment to family and friends. Chicken, tenderloin of beef, lamb and vegetables are threaded onto skewers and go on the grill. You can save time by asking your butcher to cut the ingredients into 2-inch chunks. I usually do so but enjoy cutting the vegetables myself. Red, green and yellow plump bell peppers, sweet Vidalia onions and whole cherry tomatoes are excellent choices. If using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water first because you don’t want them to burn. Metal ones are a better choice because it saves time. Wear protective gloves if turning the kebobs by hand. I prefer long metal tongs. Marinades give chicken, beef, lamb and vegetables a marvelous flavor. Just go to the grocery store and buy a bottle. The variety today is dazzling: There’s Asian-in-

Note from Phyllis: Try to find a pint of red cherry tomatoes and a pint of yellow cherry tomatoes. Along with the watercress, it makes a colorful presentation. spired marinade, rich with sesame oil and soy sauce; a host of hot and spicy; Cuban and South-American flavors, which give a tasty kick and marinades laced with fruit. Mango still has a strong presence although I find it too sweet. I like the acid flavor of citrus particularly lime. For dessert, you could set up a makeyour-own sundae bar. Offer sliced strawberries, blueberries and raspberries along with slivered almonds, whipped cream and hot fudge sauce. Or, for the weight conscious, a bowl of fresh fruit fills the bill nicely. I am particularly fond of Pepperidge Farm cookies, especially Milanos.

■ Roasted Asparagus ■ with Parmesan Cheese Ingredients: 2 pounds of thick fresh asparagus, trimmed Olive oil, to coat the asparagus Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and Parmesan, to taste

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Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. ■ Arugula, Pine Nut ■ Using a brush, slick them with the oil. Toss and Goat Cheese Salad them around with your hands. Add the salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for about Ingredients: 15 minutes, depending upon thickness. 2 pounds of arugula, washed Remove from the oven and sprinkle on Handful of pine nuts freshly grated Parmesan. Return the as8 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled paragus to the oven and bake for another 1/2 cup of olive oil about 8 minutes. Juice of 2 lemons Serves six. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pep-

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I am always with you When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with too many tears. Be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love and you can only guess How much you gave me in happiness I thank you for the love you each have shown But now its time I traveled on alone So grieve a while for me a while, if grieve you must Then let our grief be comforted by trust. So treasure the memories within your heart I won’t be far away for life goes on, And if you need me, call and I will come Though you can’t see me or touch me, I’ll be near And if you listen with your heart, you will hear, All of my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say “Welcome Home”

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WITH HIS TEAM in the lead, Raia began to vary his pitches, resulting in ample swings and misses from Masterman. He finished with eight strikeouts, with the final one ending the game. Throwing 111 pitches, Raia, who walked five batters, admitted that he needed to challenge the hitters more. “I credit my defense,” he said. “My teammates made big plays.” The flow of the game was so awkward at times that the resident of the 2400 block of South Woodstock Street had not known he had thrown a no-no. “They scored two in the first, so I figured they got at least one hit,” the pitcher said. Kratchman, the school’s coach since 1987, told his players constantly, “This is the biggest game you’ve ever played in your lives.” Entering with a 12-7 record — including an 11-5 league mark — the Pioneers derive their drive from their senior leadership. James Coin, Joe Coppola and Anthony

DiVincenzo, another first-team All-Public infielder, form the trio of players Kratchman relies on for discipline. Raia relied on DiVincenzo to save the no-hitter in the fourth, when the shortstop scooped up a deflected ball and rocketed it to Joe Coppola. Following the pandemonium of the final out, the team headed to the outfield to listen to Kratchman. The squad is focused on advancing in the playoffs. “This is our place. We have to defend it,” Raia said. GAMP also clinched a spot in next month’s PIAA Class A state tournament against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. In the Class AAA quarterfinals, Furness and Bok completed their seasons last Thursday with playoff losses to Roxborough and Philadelphia Electrical, in the Class AAA quarterfinals. Prep Charter’s season came to a close in Friday’s Class AA final with a 16-10 setback to Swenson. SPR

Neumann-Goretti’s baseball team opened the Catholic League playoffs Tuesday with a 10-4 victory over Archbishop Carroll. Senior Mark Donato recorded 14 strikeouts on the mound, while at the plate, he hit two solo homers. Teammate Marty Venafro recorded five RBIs. with the win, the defending Catholic League champion Saints have advanced to tomorrow’s Catholic League semifinals against Monsignor Bonner at Widener University. First pitch is 3:30 p.m. Should the local squad be victorious, they would make a return trip to Widener for Tuesday’s league championship match.

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ust before his players took the Seventh-Street-and-Packer-Avenue field Friday afternoon, Girard Academic Music Program baseball coach Art Kratchman instructed them to “sprint out there like your pants are on fire.” Though they needed a couple innings to start their threads kindling, the 15 diamond dwellers secured a sixth-straight District 12 Class A championship with a 3-2 victory over Masterman. The Pioneers’ triumph hinged largely upon Dom Raia, a junior righthander, who tossed a no-hitter. With the victory, the squad from 22nd and Ritner streets advanced to Tuesday’s Public League quarterfinals and defeated Northeast High, 11-3. The local squad also won the two regular-season meetings by a combined score of 23-8. The Pioneers are now one win away from Tuesday’s Public League championship contest. GAMP must first defeat Central. The Lancers won both regular season meetings. The two squads meet again 4 p.m. today at La Salle University. Raia, who doubles as a First Team AllPublic third baseman, proved against Masterman that he and his teammates are up to the challenge. Following a spotty first inning — yielding two runs without surrendering a hit — he found his groove. “I was a little amped up and not locating early on,” Raia said following the contest. Batting in the bottom of the first, he helped to narrow his team’s deficit to one, stroking a two-out single to keep the inning alive. Tyler Criniti, a sophomore outfielder, who earned Second Team All-Public honors, singled to score Nick Coppola. In the third inning, senior first baseman Joe Coppola — Nick’s cousin — incited the comeback attack by collecting a tworun single, providing all the scoring his team would need. “I knew I was going to make some plays. I just try to keep a positive mentality. In that spot, I knew I was going to get a hit,”

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Rosa Court 1537 S. 6th PENNSPORT S. 21st Street $149,900 wall $519,900-650,000 small outdoor space, 1262 half finished basement with to wall carpeting, good storage. $395,000 239 Sigel Street $159,900 powder Large corner mixed use property with garage! room. 13th & Federal 5 unit building, 4 apartments + store, separately Part of the first floor is office space with the rest Well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on 17 Luxury townhomes with metered, central location! of the building being residential with 4 bed3 or 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lovely Pennsport block! rooms, 1 bath, and den! high ceilings, gourmet gran- 125 Hoffman Street 1819 W. Porter $399,900 $169,900 ite kitchens, family rooms, Rare 4BR, 1.5BA, h/w flrs, t/o, w/w, c/a, porch1336 S. 20th $159,900 Great 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with hardwood hardwood floors, finished Gorg 2-story rehab, 3BR, 1B, h/w flrs, high-end front, brite, pot. Parking floors, new windows, and rear deck! basements, 2 car parking, fnshes, ready to move in.WEST OF BROAD NEW THIS WEEK! 1648-52 E. Passyunk Ave $850,000 138 Mercy Street $169,900 and decks with amazing WEST OF BROAD $80,000 $72,900 1220 S. Clarion1429 S 28th $159,900 skyline views! Wonderful investment opportunity! Commercial Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home being sold in Beautiful 3BD/1.2BA, finished Small 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on great block Recently renovated 3BD/1BA, condition on nice block! property with2 stores and bi-level apartment basement, as0is excellent condition, with pine floors.modern kitchen and bath, good above on busy shopping corridor! hardwood floors. 124 Mercy Street $179,900 storage. 1210 Point Breeze Ave $169,900 Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with hardwood ITALIAN MARKET 2 story property with multiple office spaces and EAST OF BROAD $119,900 floors, nice kitchen, and central air! 1416 S. 7th Street $259,900 garage zoned C2. 2036 Tasker $74,900 Great 3BD/1.5BA, small yard, pergo Nicely renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 122 Dudley Street $259,900 Great opportunity. 3BD/1BA, EIK, 118 Durfor $179,900 floors. 1227 Mercy Street central air, wide open kitchen with stainless steel Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with beautiBeautiful 3BR, 1BA, flrs, bckyard, greath/w to rent out or fixbay up!wndw, $209,900 appliances, central air, and lovely master bedful wood floors, gas fireplace, central air, custom PENNSPORT hi ceilings, EIK, nu w/w crpt, c/a, 42” cabinets. Charming 3 bedroom, 1 402 Mifflinkitchen, rear patio, $119,900 plus finished basement with room suite 1741 Point Breeze $79,900 bath home with finished 2335 S. Percy Street $189,900 Nice 3BD/1BA, good value! mediaEIK, room, office, and laundry room! basement, central air, and Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, bath home 2-story mixed use1 shell on a busy 1229 S. 8th Street $319,900 nice rear yard! with rosewood flooring, custom kitchen and 146 McKean $159,900 $349,900 intersection. Very large 6 bedroom, 1 bath home with 3 pow234 W Ritner bath, high ceilings, and central air! Wonderful crnr partially office/store w/ 2 BR apart. above der room in great area in need of some cosmetics Very spacious 3BD/1BA, (rent $1000). Current Take-out w/ c/a, kitch & 2601 S Mildred2422 S Woodstock$189,900 $199,900 finished basement, updated 10 Tasker Street $349,900 Nice cornr duplex. Flrsclean, rentedmodern for $8753BD/1.5BA, & $1000 $499,900 $259,900 kitchen. prep area. Super Wonderful brickfront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 New construction, 5BD/3.5BA, Beautiful 4BD+den/1.5BA, resp. New Kitch, BA, windws, gas heat, c/a finished basement, new roof, newer 1507-09 E. Moyamensing $375,000-450,000 baths, hardwood exposed and garage parking, landscaped garden, brandfloors, new EIK, hugebricks, LR/DR, WHITMAN 2608 S 9th Street $189,900 appliances, tons of storage! The Lofts at Pennsport contemporary kitchen, bamboo floors! tons ofcountertops! light! lovely kitchen with granite 411 Durfor $114,900 Lovely 3BR, 2.5BA, spacious, nu drs, yard, A/C, 4 Luxurious lofts in fabulous building! 2 bi-level Nice 3BD/2BA, new full bath, nice w/w crpt, cust wndw 1612 S. 8th $359,900 lofts and 2 penthouses with private decks to 1334treamnts, S 16th mdrn EIK, abund $349,000 sized rear yard. cabinets. choose from! These are a must-see! Very large, renovated, 3 story, 5 bedroom, 2.5 Amazing 4BD/2.5BA, 2500sf, 2610 Dudley Street $194,900 finished basement, 30ft rear yard, bath, corner home, finished basement, 239 Daly $139,900 WHITMAN Lovely 3BR, 1BA home w/ GARAGE h/w flrs, 2309 South Front St Well kept 2BD/1BA, EIK, large cherry/oak floors, new oak kitchen, mosaic tile custom kitchen, master suite. 532 Porterlarge Street $129,900 great light, in a convenient location to everything! $229,900 bathroom, updated and Vry nice 3heater BR, 1.5 BA,roof. h/w flrs, EIK, w/w crpt, baths, spacious bedrooms, central air! Beautiful 3 bedroom, I bath, ceiling fans, wndw treatments. 2721 S. Cleveland Street $199,900 BUSINESS/INVESTMENT 1242 Ellsworth $459,900 225 Tree $149,900 with brick front, finished Large updated 32023 bedroom, 2 bath home with finS 20th $129,900 412 Wolf Street LR, $149,900 Brand new, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, garage, roof spacious basement c/a, rear Great deck 3BD/1BA, ished basementDuplex, and fireplace. Great value! two 2BD units, excellent bedroom, 1 bath home in need of some TLC! great light, Nice new3brick façade, good deck, custom kitchen and bths, 10 year tax and patio area, a great 1520 Tasker Street $199,900work. value, needs some cosmetic storage. 346 Fitzgerald Street space. abatement $169,900 Large 5 Bedroom, 1 bath home with newly Lovely rehabbed 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with remodled 1st floor, new kitchen and bath, and RENTALS 938 McClellan $225,000 433 Jackson central air,$169,900 new kitchen and bath, and large yard! new windows throughout! Newly renovated 3BD/1.5BA, den, Huge garage on ground level with Liberties West 2 BD condos in low rise condo 322 Ritner Street $199,900 building in million dollar landscaped courtyard with exposed brick, finished basement. 1618 Jackson a 1BD apartment above, $199,999 small Modern 3BR, 1BA, recent rehab, enclsd porch, Handsome brickbasement, front, 3 bedrooms, baths, hardwood floors, storage, and parking!! $1000++ $164,900 $184,900 currently1.5 rented. AVE OFcarpet, THE ARTS w/w EIK, semi-fnshed bsmnt, c/a, and extra large living room, high ceilings, exposed Avail NowCharming Call Mike McCann 215-440-8345 Deep and wide 3BD/1BA, with garage, new rehab, 3BD/1BA, 1100 S Broad beams, formal dining room and Berber carpet. clng fans large living room, deck and lots of spacious kitchen, hardwood floors, 1433 Snyder $239,000 435 Ritner Spacious, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, sepa#711C $199,000 closets. new carpet. 1238 S. 17th Street $200,000 364-366 Snyder $425,000 Completely renovated building – rate dining room, washer/dryer/central-air, yard. Large studio featuring high ceilings, Totally renovated triplex bedroom Large space for possible office onwith the two first2floor and a 2BD Avail not Call Mike McCann 215-440-8345 hardwood floors, whirlpool tub, condo development, forunits and one 1 bedroom unit. Good investment merly day care center, zoned-R10, over 5000 sq ft. 2532 S. Colorado Street stainless steel appliances. apartment above w/ designer opportunity! JUST SOLD $379,900 SOUTH PHILLY fixtures and a deck. 2312 Ellsworth $199,900 1227 Mercy Street $209,900 Large, very beautiful His- EAST OF BROADStreet 610 Greenwich $34,900 Nicely renovated, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, patio Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with finished toric Girard Estates612-14 twin McClellan $105,900 Vacant lot measuring 14 X 48. Great develop1332 Mifflin $269,900 basement, central air, and nice rear yard! Double 3BD/1BA, with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths,property, front home, bamboo flooring, new windows, high ment opportunity! Triplex, currently rented, separate finished basement, attached 2-zoned lot, house has lots of ceilings, central air 2628 S 10th mechanicals, great opportunity! $209,900 $39,900 storage! 1324 S. Cleveland c/a, sunroom, new AnderLovely 3BR, 1.5BA, mrbl foyer, spac. W/ cust 833 Mountain Street $289,900 2 story, shell, great opportunity for custom renoson and Pella windows, crpt & wndw treat t/o, mod kitch. Great 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with hardwood vation! $239,000 VACANT LOTS original woodwork, 1826 plus S Juniper 2848 S. Camac526 Street $219,900 Great 2BD1/BA, finished basement, floors, and many original details on lovely block! front porch and lawn! Sigel $32,900 1541 Dickinson Street $39,900 Nice duplex with a 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom hardwood floors, lots of light, patio. 1706 S 20th $15,000 Vacant lot measuring 14 X 72. Great develop208 Moore Street $189,900 units. Good income potential! ment opportunity! Very nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with renovat1101 McClellan $294,900 810 Watkins Street $259,900 $364,900 $134,900 RENTALS ed living/dining room, all new kitchen with stainGreat 2BD/2BA, two car parking 1212 Durfor Street $149,900 Charming home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, new Beautiful 3BD/2BA, den, custom Newly renovated 3BD/1BA, beautiful 415-17 Moore – potential, brand new roof, den, less steel appliances, hardwood floors, new Nice 3 BR, 1 BA, AS-IS, w/w crpt, A/C, EIK, picture kitchen, roof access, exposed brick, cherry floors, lovely kitchen with stainless steel kitchen, new flooring and carpeting, $3195/mo yard. basement. Berber hardwood Carpet and floors, centralfinished air on desirable block! appliances, andGarage nice rear yard! window, full tiled BA, yard, gas stv, great locale. large rear yard.

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