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southphillyreview.com
Vol. 66 NO. 28 â– July 11, 2013
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â– The fourth annual Difference Makers issue will be hitting doorsteps this fall. Just like the last three years, the South Philly Review is seeking nominations. Visit southphillyreview.com.
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■A recent trip to Italy served as inspiration for Chef Joe Cicala’s Brodetto Vastese now being served at Le VirtÚ. See page 22.
SPORTS
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Juntos’ Executive Director Erika Almirón, left, translates a speech Aidee Martinez, second from left, wrote about her view of immigrant intimidation in her community. S ta f f P h o t o b y Amanda L. Snyder
A Latino organization spoke out about unjust treatment toward its community during an FBI-led anti-gun-violence operation. â– By Amanda L. Snyder Review Managing Editor
â– An esteemed mentor recently retired after nearly three decades at a Girard Estate school.
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BI agents startled Maribel Caballero at about 7:30 a.m. June 26 as they entered her Watkins-Street home and eventually led her husband from the residence at gunpoint. Authorities did not explain themselves or give a reason for
their actions, she said. “My husband was taken away in a very traumatic way,â€? she said in Spanish as Miguel Andrade, the youth organizer for Juntos, 2029 S. Eighth St., translated. â€œâ€Ś They had gone inside and started asking questions [like] if he was living there. I got so scared because I had no idea why the agents were inside my house.â€?
Summer loving
Caballero, who emigrated from Mexico 10 years ago, is one of many affected that day throughout South Philly’s eastern portion. Juntos, which means “together� in Spanish, received many calls from scared Latino families wondering why authorities had questioned them and entered their See JUNTOS page 7 >>
As the temperatures soar, many residents are keeping cool in the city by making a splash at local pools
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