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Collar me green Two local community centers are working to make green jobs rival the established blue, pink and white varieties. By Joseph Myers r e v i e w s ta f f w r i t e r
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he amphibious philosopher Kermit the Frog lamented “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” Though referring to his skin, he could have been alluding to environmental upkeep. Since last winter, students at two area community centers have been proving the latter need not pose any difficulty. Set to begin its fourth cohort Monday, the Neighborhood Green Job Readiness Partnership — through state and federal funding — offers participants at the Mamie Nichols Center, 1529 S. 22nd St., and the Houston Community Center, 2029 S. See GREEN JOBS page 13
Sports
Jerry Blavat, right, served as the grand marshall in the 52nd Columbus Day Parade Sunday that City Council President Anna Verna’s late husband Severino co-founded in 1957.
Still marching
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Following reduced festivities last year, hundreds filled Marconi Plaza this past weekend in celebration of America’s discovery. By Alexis Abate
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The Furness Falcons have been leaving their opponents with few good stories to share. By Joseph Myers.............Page 49
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hile Italian flags hanging on the poles above waved in the slight breeze on a sunny afternoon, hundreds lined the streets and stands between Oregon Avenue and Bigler Street Sunday. Mummers’ brigades and string bands, local school marching bands and the United States Marine Corps followed Grand Marshall Jerry Blavat, who rolled down South Broad Street in a yellow
sports car, during the 52nd Columbus Day Parade. Even though the annual event was canceled last year because of fiscal problems, local Italians and Italian-Americans alike were back in full effect to celebrate their heritage this weekend. “It will be bigger and better than ever,” City Council Director of Communications Anthony Radwanski said before the event. The mile-long route, which commenced at Broad and Morris streets, ended in front of Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus
statue where local broadcaster Paul Perrello stood announcing each passing group. Mayor Michael Nutter, Council President Anna Verna and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, who were instrumental in making this day happen, among other local representatives shook hands with parade-goers as they made their way up to the stage. Many residents embraced their ethnic heritage wearing red, white and green colored clothing or waving mini Italian flags See PARADE page 9