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Vol. 70 No. 48

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Reflection, direction over 70 years By TOM BECK SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

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t’s the 70th anniversary of the South Philly Review, and a whole lot has changed in Philly south of South Street over the years. As the city has welcomed new people from the suburbs, the tri-state area and outside the country, the culture of Philadelphia has changed a bit and South Philly is no exception. “Certainly one of the most dramatic shifts and prob-

ably the most visible has been right along Washington [Avenue],” said Mary Rizzo, an assistant professor of professional practice and associate director of public and digital humanities initiatives at Rutgers University. Rizzo, who lived in South Philadelphia from 2009 to 2016, penned an essay about the region’s changing landscape in 2013 for a website called The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. “You see there the growth of the Asian shopping centers, right? It shows so much the influx of Southeast See 70 YEARS, page 24>>

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ollywood may be the place where stars are born, but before making it, the standout individuals have to come from somewhere. South Philly has certainly produced its share of famous faces, including actors, singers, directors and athletes, too. Over my close to two decades in various positions at the South Philly Review, I’ve had the chance to interview and meet many of them. I will never forget that night with Al Martino. The day after the story ran in the South Philly Review, I went to Atlantic City to see him perform at the Resorts Superstar Theater. Little did I know at the time that he would be pulling a beautiful woman sitting in the front row on stage to dance. Yep, she was with me, and eventually became my wife (who was a few days removed from knee surgery). We introduced ourselves at the

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meet and greet, at which point Martino noticed his dance partner was walking around with a cane. It’s a story we still laugh about today. It’s also hard to forget being put in a headlock by former ECW wrestler The Blue Meanie in the middle of the old South Philly Review conference room. He stopped in for a lifestyles interview with one of my co-workers. The quick greeting turned into a quick intro to pro wrestling 101. At least I did not get hit across the back with a chair or kendo stick! No injuries occurred during the photo-op (come on people, wrestling is fake). Then there was the time we surprised a South Philly resident. James Darren stopped by the office on his way down to AC, and we decided to take a stroll to his former home. The surprise visit created one of

those “OMG” moments, predating the social media and texting society we reside in today. I can go on and on about these memorable stories, but it’s time to shine the spotlight EXACTLY where it belongs – the 70th anniversary of the South Philly Review. In the process of putting this week’s issue together, I took a moment to flip through the old 50th anniversary edition from 1997. Yep, it was a whopper

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borhood – including Hall of Famers and other legends. This group represents a small sampling of those who have filled the pages of the South Philly Review over the past six decades. Just like our 50th, we will be celebrating our 70th with a big South Phillystyle bash. We are talking cheesesteaks, roast pork, pasta (with gravy) and more. The party is taking place tonight at Galdo’s, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave., from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be a cash bar. Visit nmg. ticketleap.com/70th to purchase tickets. Until then, sit back and read about some South Philadelphians who have taken some star-studded steps. – Bill Gelman

A short list of some of South Philly’s sons and daughters who’ve made it big

From South Philly to Hollywood

Sherman Hemsley famously played George Jefferson on ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ opposite Isabel Sanford.

– 172 pages thick. The classic with its glossy cover pages still generates that “WOW!” reaction two decades later. The issue predated the news-available-at-our fingertips era that we reside in today. With 70 being a biggie, it’s only fitting that the number is incorporated in some way into this week’s theme. This week’s issue highlights some of the biggies to make it out of the neigh-

A famous face from Lower Moyamensing, Darren showed he was destined for fame back in 1959 when he played Moondoggie in the hit movie “Gidget.” But it was just the start of bigger things to come as he appeared on the big screen 18 more times, including sequels “Gidget Goes Hawaiian” and “Gidget Goes to Rome.” He played Pappadimos in “The Guns of Navarone,” which also included the likes of Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. The film received a Best Picture Oscar nomination. The actor born James Ercolani also put together an impressive small screen resume, playing Officer Jim Corrigan in the 1980s drama “T.J Hooker” that also included William Shatner and Heather Locklear. Darren also made several guest appearances on the popular soap “Melrose Place” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” He was a pretty talented singer, too, as “Goodbye Cruel World” reached No. 1 and earned him a Grammy nomination. “Angel Face and “Her Royal Majesty” were a couple other of his popular songs.

Sherman Hemsley “Well we’re movin on up, to the east side. To a deluxe apartment in the sky.” Those are the opening words to the theme song to the hit sitcom “The Jeffersons,” and it’s the role of George Jefferson that made Hemsley a household name in the television sitcom world. His famous character debuted on “All in the Family” in 1973, and spent two seasons as Archie Bunker’s neighbor. It paved the way for “The Jeffersons,” which broke television ground for its portrayal of an affluent African-American family. The South of South native earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his performance. He became a television icon, playing the character for more than 10 seasons (including “All in the Family”). He also enjoyed success playing Deacon Ernest Frye on “Amen” and the voice of B.P. Richfield on “Dinosaurs.”

Irvin Kershner We’re just weeks away from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” But a long, long time ago, Kershner joined the force as the director of “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back.” He was the man behind the camera for “Never Say Never” again, as well. Kershner made

his directorial debut in 1958’s “Stakeout on Dope Street,” for which he wrote the screenplay. He worked with such Hollywood luminaries as Sean Connery, Faye Dunaway, Richard Harris, Tommy Lee Jones, John Lithgow, George C. Scott, Barbra Streisand and Joanne Woodward over the course of his career. In addition to his films, the South Philadelphia High product directed episodes for seven television series and two made-for-TV movies.

Jack Klugman In terms of South Philly television stars, Klugman was one of the biggest and most successful. Besides playing prominent roles such as sportswriter Oscar Madison in “The Odd Couple,” he also handled the role of medical examiner Quincy, M.E. on the show of the same name. The former ran from 1970 to ’75 while the latter ran from ’76 to ’83. He also appeared on a 2002 episode of NBC’s “Crossing Jordan.” Klugman earned his share of accolades over the course of his career in the form of 10 Emmy nominations and three wins, two of which came for his performance on “The Odd Couple.” He also claimed a Golden Globe for the same role. The other Emmy honor came in ’64 for his role as Joe Larch in “The Defender.” Continued on page 6>>

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This former Passyunk Square native has literally made it big, with the “it” being one of the stars of the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel “It.” Lierberher played Bill Denbrough, whose brother Georgie is claimed by Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The movie was a hit at the box office, grossing more than $680 million worldwide. The teenager also appeared opposite Bill Murray and Noami Watts in the 2014 film “St. Vincent” and played the role of Johnny Masters on the Showtime drama “Masters of Sex.” Add an appearance in a Super Bowl commercial, and this young actor stands out as one on the rise. His next projects, “The True Adventures of Wolfboy” with Chloë Sevigny and John Turturro, and “Low Tide,” are both slated to be released next year.

Rob McElhenney

Word out of Hollywood is that “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” will be opening its writers’ room early next year to get ready for a 13th season of the hit FXX sitcom. The Pennsport native continues to be the man with many

hats – serving as creator, writer, director, producer and actor. He has played Mac on all 153 episodes of the show, which also stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olsen and Danny DeVito. McElhenney’s road to the small screen included moving to New York City at age 18 where he found work in commercials and small roles in TV shows and movies, such as “The Devil’s Own” and “Wonder Boys.” In terms of the future, he is scheduled to write and direct “Minecraft: The Movie,” which is slated to be released in 2019.

Joe Medeiros One could say Medeiros has a way with words, serving as head writer for more than 2,000 episodes of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He executive produced more than 300 episodes, as well. The former Bella Vista resident started out in advertising, and sold jokes for a few bucks on the side. Medeiros had sent some material to Leno, who was in the area performing in Valley Forge for a show. It ended up being his ticket to L.A. as Leno offered him a job, as did Bob Hope. He also served

as executive producer of “The Missing Piece: The Truth About the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa,” which won multiple awards at various film festivals.

Michelle Nadar What do the shows “2 Broke Girls,” “The King of Queens,” “Spin City” and “Dharma and Greg” have in common? Nadar, who once called Passyunk Square home, served as a producer and writer on all of them. She is in the pre-production stage of her latest project, serving as a writer and executive producer of the TV movie “I Mom So Hard.” The former resident of 10th and Reed streets and St. Maria Goretti grad started her career writing for TV magazine shows like “Entertainment Weekly,” but upon visiting TV sets for the job, she found her true calling. Her promising career in the television sitcom world started when she and writing partner Amy Cohen sold a script to “Caroline in the City,” and it just grew from there.

Dawn Noel Noel, who used to call 15th and Porter streets home, is making her mark as an up-and-coming name in the film industry. The actress, writer and producer

won the Audience and Best Actress Awards for “22 Years” at the 2016 Los Angeles Movie Awards. The 16-minute short film, in which Noel, who attended the High School for Creative and Performing Arts, serves as producer and star, is based around the experience of a young woman named Avi who receives an unexpected call from her past – her estranged father. Noel has enjoyed success as a professional dancer, too, appearing in “The Lion King” on Broadway. She also has toured with pop superstars Madonna and Jennifer Lopez as a featured dancer. Noel has several films in the works, with the short “Trust Love” and the drams “To the New Girl” in post production.

Gene Perret When talking about the biggest writers to come out of South Philly, look no further than this gentleman, as he has three Emmy Awards to his name for Outstanding Writing in a ComedyVariety or Music Series for his role with “The Carol Burnett Show.” But the Point Breeze native also caught the attention of legendary entertainer Bob Hope, who relied on Perret to be his head writer. His career also included working on several other popular television sitcoms, including “Welcome Back, Kotter” that featured a very young John Travolta as Vinnie Barbarino and “Three’s Company.”

Peter Mark Richman

Richman, 90, may have slowed down on the Hollywood scene, but if you look over the IMDB profile of this actor/writer/producer, you may be surprised by all the roles he has handled over the course of his long career. We are talking appearances on the daytime soap “Santa Barbara,” “Dynasty” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” just to name a few. He also played Dunwell in “The Naked Gun: 2 ½: The Smell of Fear.” Before making it famous, Richman attended South Philadelphia High School where the former fullback helped the Rams football team win a city championship. The 1945 graduate was the team captain.

Joseph Stefano

Were you scared when you saw the 1960 version of “Psycho?” Well, you have this 1940 South Philadelphia High grad partially to thank for it. He wrote the screenplay for the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock-directed film that likely sent many people home afraid to take a shower again. He also penned several episodes of the 1960s TV show “The Outer Limits” and the TV movies “Home for the Holidays” and “Snowbeast.” Stefano would circle back to the “Psycho” story in 1990, writing the script for the TV movie “Psycho IV: The Beginning.” Continued on page 8>>

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Funny Men Joey Bishop Those who were fans of the Rat Pack era likely remember this comedian well. He kept close company with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Peter Lawford. Long before George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt made “Ocean’s Eleven” relevant again, he was part of the original crew playing “Mushy O’Connors.” The stand-up comedian, born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, grew up in Whitman and went on to land big roles, including being Joey Barnes on “The Joey Bishop Show.” He was the host of a TV talk show, with each episode dealing with his personal and professional life as a celebrity. It ran on NBC from 1961 to ‘65.

David Brenner The last time the South Philly Review dedicated an entire issue to funny people, this comedian appeared on the cover. It was well-deserved, as this Dickinson Square west native, made 158 career appearances – more times than any other guest – on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson, which included several stints as a guest host. He also made appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Hollywood Squares”and several other shows. Brenner also did four HBO specials, including 2000’s “Back with a Vengeance.”

Larry Fine “Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.” It remains as one of the many famous sayings that made Fine and his fellow Three Stooges hard to forget. The former Queen Village resident made his mark with exceptional comedic timing, a willingness to be a

buffoon and, of course, his unforgettable hairdo. Watch a clip, and his performance will likely leave you in hysterics just like it did during the days of black-and-white TV. Old clips are available on YouTube and the threestogges.com website. Fine also earned his permanent marker in Hollywood as he posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1983.

Dom Irrera Unlike the other comedians on this list who have passed, Irrera continues to perform regularly, including his annual Thanksgiving week appearances at the Helium Comedy Club. His success story is a result of delivering top-notch material blended with colorful characters and voices. He is a winner of multiple CableACE awards, including Best Stand-Up Comedy Special for his 1989 HBO special “One Night Stand.” His second came in ‘95 for the Showtime series “Full Frontal Comedy,” which he hosted. Irrera’s other television credits includes guest roles on “Seinfeld,” “The King of Queens” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He can be seen on the Showtime series “I Am Dying Up Here.”

Cozy Morley Thomas “Cozy” Morley made a career out of making people laugh as he entertained crowds regularly from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore. The jokes were family friendly. Back in the day, you may have heard him sing that popular Jersey Shore anthem “On the Way to Cape May,” once or twice. (Al Alberts, also featured on this list, also made the song a hit). Others may have seen the bronze statue of him outside of Westy’s in North Wildwood. Some even referred to him as a Jersey Shore icon. Continued on page 9>>

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Music Al Alberts

Some may remember him as the host of the Al Alberts showcase, but he is also remembered as the lead singer and co-founder of the Four Aces. The song “Three Coins in the Fountain” by the Four Aces reached No. 1 in 1954, and even more impressive is the fact the song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing” was another biggie for the group as it was No. 1 for four weeks and won an Academy Award Frankie Avalon for Best Song. If you have ever listened to “On The Way to Cape May” while driving south on the Garden State Parkway, the voice may have sounded familiar. Yes, it was Alberts, who is a South Philadelphia High School grad.

home at 762 S. Martin St. The Marian Anderson Award Gala, which took place earlier this month at the Kimmel Center, celebrates critically acclaimed artists.

Frankie Avalon

Part of the famous trio Dick Fox’s Golden Anderson, who called the Boys with fellow list South South neighborhood member Bobby Rydell home, left her mark on this and Fabian, Avalon has world not just as an opera experienced fame with singer, but one who broke File photos the group as well as indown barriers for others to Al Alberts and the Four Aces dividually. Francis Avalfollow. She was the first Aflone, the singer from rican-American to perform West Passyunk, came to at New York’s Metropolitan fame in the 1950s, with Opera in 1935 and the White “Venus” and “Why” House a year later. But that’s snaring the top spot on nothing. Three years later, Billboard Magazine’s on Easter Sunday, Anderson Hot 100 chart in ’59. He literally packed the house — also dabbled in acting, 75,000 strong — to perform starring opposite Annette at the Lincoln Memorial. Funicello in “Muscle This came after the DaughBeach Party,” “Bikini ters of the American RevoluBeach” and “Beach tion denied her presence at Blanket Bingo.” In later Constitution Hall. Decades years, he played The after losing her battle with Teen Angel in the ‘78 congestive heart failure in musical “Grease” and 1993, Anderson remains Marian Anderson appeared on the 2009 well-represented around the season of the hit reality neighborhood with a recshow “American Idol.” Avalon continues to tour reation center bearing bearing her name while the and make appearances. Continued on page 10>> historical society commemorates her childhood

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that resulted in a $1-million contract to become the company’s national spokesman. A Golden Globe in ‘58 for Best TV Show and two Emmy nominations in the Best Male Singer category soon followed. Today, the tabloids would likely have a field day following Fisher as Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens were his famous ex-wives.

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Above, Jerry Blavat, Below, Jim Croce.

Jerry Blavat

To many, Blavat is better known as “The Geator with the Heater” and “The Boss with the Hot Sauce,” but Blavat hit pure gold when it comes to his career as a disc jockey as well as a radio and TV personality. His autobiography “You Only Live Once: My Life in Music” tells his whole story about how he got to be the man he is today. Even in his 70s, Blavat, a Bishop Neumann grad, is not slowing down as he can still be heard regularly on the radio in the Lehigh Valley all the way down to the Jersey Shore. His monthly calendar continues to be booked with multiple gigs a week, including tomorrow at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City and his Saturday night show Rock & Roll R&B Express on WXPN. Some of the early career highlights included managing a national tour for Danny and the Juniors and working as a valet for the late comedian Don Rickles. Blavat also made several television appearances on “American Bandstand,” “The Monkees,” “The Mike Douglas Show” along with several others.

Danny Cedrone

Maybe you have heard of the song “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets? Well, Cedrone was the man on the guitar when the song was recorded in 1954. Yes, South Philly has made its mark for producing a long list of entertainers, but this man, who died at the young age of 33, is known today as the first guitarist of rock & roll. His guitar has been on display in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998. Cendrone was inducted into the shrine in 2012 along with The Comets.

Chubby Checker Ernest Evans may hail from South

From left, Chubby Checker appears with Dee Dee Sharp and Kenny Gamble at a recent event honoring both men.

Carolina, but Philly is where he did “The Twist” – his hit song that climbed to the top of the charts. The song introduced the concept of “dancing apart to the beat.” Checker’s career has been highlighted by 22 top-40 songs, including “Pony Time,” which reached No. 1. “The Twist” was a hit again in 1962 when it recharted into the No. 1 spot. The former South Philadelphia High student still performs today. Philadelphia RowHome Magazine recently honored the singer at the Blue Sapphire Awards with a Lifetime Music Achievement honor. For those who think people have forgotten about “The Twist,” it would be far from the case, as in 2008, Billboard Magazine honored Checker by proclaiming the song the No. 1 record of all time on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

Jim Croce Ever listen to the song “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” or “Time in a Bottle?” They were two of Croce’s biggest hits, both reaching No. 1 on the charts. It seemed he was destined to be a musician, as Croce started playing music on an accordion during the early years of his childhood. His debut album, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” cracked the top-20 on the American charts, with

Eddie Fisher the title track reaching the top 10. It also included top-20 hit “Operator.” Croce would have likely recorded more hits, but a tragic 1973 plane crash took his life at the age of 30.

Buddy DeFranco Growing up in South Philadelphia, DeFranco seemed destined to be a future clarinet player, as he learned to play the instrument during the early years of his childhood. Sure enough, he went on to make a major impact in the music world during the swing and big band era. DeFranco went on to perform alongside the likes of Gene Krupa and Billie Holiday. He also served as the bandleader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from 1966 to ’74.

Fabian Just like his good friends from the neighborhood, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell, the singer from Lower

Moyamensing can truly say his career has been Golden. The trio, better known as Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, even makes an occasional stop in the Philadelphia area, most recently at SugarHouse Casino. The man born Fabian Forte Bonaparte has earned his share of individual accolades, which include being added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002. His “Fabulous Fabian” earned gold album status while “Tiger” and “Turn Me Loose” reached gold record status. Some may remember Fabian from his “American Bandstand” days, where he made 20 appearances dating back to 1958. Like his fellow neighborhood stars, Fabian also dabbled in the world of movies and television, which includes serving as co-executive producer of the 1993 documentary miniseries “The Wild West,” which was nominated for an Emmy. He also appeared in “The Longest Day” with Richard Burton and Henry Fonda and “Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation” with James Stewart and Maureen O’Hara.

Eddie Fisher The native of the 2500 block of South Fifth Street made his mark in the music industry with 22 consecutive hit records. It started with the 1950 release of “Thinking of You,” which made Billboard’s Top-50 List and the publication named Fisher America’s Most Promising Male Vocalist in its annual discjockey poll. “Oh! My Papa,” “Wish You Were Here” and “Lady in Spain” are a few of the other hits that followed. Fisher also enjoyed being in front of the camera, as he hosted “Coke Time”

Long before Universal Companies was created, Gamble and Huff teamed up to make a major mark in the music industry via Philadelphia International Records. They co-founded the company in 1971, and saw them write for and produce an impressive list of artists that included The Jacksons, Lou Rawls, Dee Dee Sharp, The O’Jays and numerous others. Gamble and Huff are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning induction in 2008. Today, they are still known as “The Architects of the Philly Soul sound.” In 1989, the duo won a Grammy for Best R&B Song, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” – for the remake by Simply Red. Ten years later, Gamble and Huff added another Grammy win – the Trustees Award for having a hand in the creation and promotion of more than 3,000 songs.

Charlie Gracie

Referred to as one of the innovators of rock and roll, his 1957 song “Butterfly” was a hit on the American and British charts, selling more than 3 million copies. “Fabulous,” “NinetyNine Ways,” “I Love You So Much It Hurts” and “Cool Baby” were some of his other hits. He made appearances on “Dick Clark’s American Bandstand” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” and was a big hit in London, even getting inducted into Great Britain’s Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 1998. In his hometown of South Philly, he is one of the many famous faces who appear on the South Philly Musicians Remix Mural at 1532 S. Broad St. Eddie Fisher, Fabian Forte, Bobby Rydell, Jerry Blavat, Al Martino, Chubby Checker, James Darren and Danny Cedrone – all part of this famous 70 crowd – also appear in the vibrant work.

Buddy Greco

Greco, who called the 2000 block of South Chadwick Street home, can truly say music was his ticket around the world. One of his more noteworthy trips came during the 1960s when he was part of the First Command Performance with the Beatles at the Continued on page 12>>

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Eddie Lang Lang made such a lasting impression that an Eddie Lang Day takes places once a year at the Kimmel Center. Known as the “father of the Jazz Guitar,� he trained for 11 years on the violin, but soon switched to guitar. The native of 7th and Clymer streets went on to become an accomplished accompanist on guitar and banjo, and worked with the likes of Louis Armstrong, The Dorsey Brothers and Bing Crosby, whom he worked with on records, live performances, radio and films. He died in 1933 at the age of 30 due to complications from tonsillectomy surgery. Today, there is an Eddie Lang scholarship program ensuring children’s future in music and arts.

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Al Martino

The man Alfred Cima never took a singing lesson during his childhood, and it seems he didn’t need them. The former resident of 15th and Tasker streets was the first American to hit No. 1 on the British singing charts. Martino made his debut in 1952 with the song “Here in My Heart,� which went on to sell more than a million copies. “I Love You Because,� “Mary In The Morning,� “Tears and Roses� and “I Love You More and More Every Day “ are a handful of the songs File photos which would hit the Clockwise fom top left, Al Martino, Mario top of the charts, some Lanza, Eddie Lang and Pat Martino. became top-20 hits, while others cracked the top five. “Spanish Eyes,� which was released in 1965, went as high as No. 15 on the Billboard charts, and earned gold and platinum honors. Of course, any brief mention of Martino needs to include a plug for “The Godfather� as he played the singer Johnny Fontane.

Mario Lanza This tenor, born Alfredo Arnold Cocozza in 1921, accomplished a lot during his 38 years, making many successful recordings and film appearances. He even portrayed his operatic idol Enrico Caruso in 1951’s “The Great Caruso,� which would was the top grossing film in the world that year. His singing career was equally as impressive, as Lanza was the first artist under the RCA Victor Seal label to win a gold disc. He died in Rome in ‘59, possibly from a heart attack, while preparing for a film, but his name remains alive and well today around the neighborhood via the Mario Lanza Park on Queen Street between Second and

Pat Martino

Martino has been playing at jazz clubs since the age of 15, and earned several honors along the way. In 2002, he earned a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Jazz Instrumental solo. He received an additional nomination the following year for Best jazz Instrumental Album. Last year, he was presented with a Pennsylvania Jazz Legacy Award from state Sen. Vincent Hughes. He also earned a spot on the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame in 1996. He still performs regularly at local clubs, including last week’s performance at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Center City, as well as around the world. Martino will be doing a European tour in April, making stops in London, Germany and Spain. Continued on page 13>>

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Nate Morris and his Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men made such a big impact in the music world that earlier this year a portion of South Broad Street was renamed Boyz II Men Boulevard (it happens to be outside of The High School for Creative and Performing Arts where they attended high school). The group recently celebrated 25 years in the music industry, a run that has included winning four Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards and three Billboard Awards. We’re talking about a group that has sold more than 60 million albums, with a catalog of hit songs that include “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day” and “Motownphilly.” Their newest album, “Under The Streetlight,” came out earlier this fall. Morris and fellow group members Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman continue to enjoy a residency at the Mirage in Las Vegas.

Bob Pantano

“Mr. Saturday Night” may not have the national and international recognition that several others on this list have achieved, but what he has accomplished as a disc jockey is something few can match. Earlier this year he celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Bob Pantano Dance Party, something the Bishop Neumann grad started in 1977. The show can be heard exclusively on 98.1 WOGL and simulcast on Jersey Shore area stations. In terms of individual honors, he has been named the Person of the Year by the Broadcast Pioneers Hall and inducted into its Hall of Fame. The special year also included Pantano being inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Walk of Fame.

Bobby Rydell When talking about South Philly’s most famous

faces, Bobby Rydell’s name typically appears at the top of the list. Part of Dick Fox’s Golden Boys with fellow list members Frankie Avalon and Fabian, he developed a national following thanks to his voice as several of his records went gold, including his 1959 hit “Kissin’ Time” that transformed him into a teen heartthrob. “We’ve Got Love,” “Volare,” “Wildwood Days” and “That’s All” are just some of the others that followed. On the big screen, he appeared in the 1962 Oscar-nominated movie “Bye Bye Birdie” as Hugo Peabody. More recently, he penned an autobiography entitled “Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol on The Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances.” The recipient of multiple South Philly Review Readers’ Choice Awards, he made such a lasting impression in South Philly that the 2400 block of South 11th Street where he grew up is also known as Bobby Rydell Boulevard.

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Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson Thompson continues to enjoy an extremely successful career as a drummer as he, along with Tariq Trotter (see below), formed The Roots, a group with several Grammy Awards to their name. The 2011 Grammy Awards were a very successful one for the group, as they walked away with Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B performance accolades. Like his buddy Trotter, he is Continued on page 14>>

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Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter

Trotter, along with fellow Roots member Questlove, are the only two people on this list who can say they are part of a ride at Universal Studios Florida. Before taking off on Jimmy Fallon’s Race Through New York, Trotter raps the safety instructions as the riders, wearing their 3D glasses, prepare to take off on a wild journey that even includes The Roots performing on the moon. But he is best known for being the emcee and co-founder of The Roots, the multi-time Grammy Award-winning band. Those who watch NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon� are well aware that this former Point Breeze resident, who attended the High School for Creative and Performing Arts, and his group serve as the house band. All-Star.

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We interrupt this Joel Embiid and #TrustTheProcess season to talk about one of the greatest basketball players to ever come out of Philly. This former St. Monica grade school student accomplished it all on the basketball court. Arizin was one of the stars of the 1956 Philadelphia Warriors title squad, averaging 25.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. During the NBA’s 50th anniversary season, he was named one of the league’s 50 greatest players of all time along with the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. He finished his career with 16,266 points and 6,129 rebounds. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. What makes Arizin’s story stand out even more is that he went from attending Villanova University without a scholarship to being a 10-time NBA

The 2300 Arena has gone through its share of names over the years, including the famous ECW Arena. It’s where Brian Heffron, aka the Blue Meanie, made regular appearances with the likes of Stevie Richards and Raven – even at one time forming the Blue World Order (their version of World Championship Wrestling’s popular New World Order). The faction even had its own T-shirt. He also did a brief stint with World Wrestling Entertainment, and included a fued with JBL. These days, fans can catch the blue guy on the Indy scene.

Jeff Chandler “Joltin’� Jeff Chandler was one of the greatest bantamweights in boxing history, compiling a career mark of 332-2 with 18 knockouts. He held multiple championships during the course of his career, with the biggest being the world bantamweight title he won in 1980 via a 14th-round knockout over Julian Solis. Nine successful title defenses followed. Chandler capped off his career with a 2000 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

John Chaney Jacksonville, Fla.’s loss is South Philly’s gain. Before becoming a Hallof-Fame basketball coach, this former

Point Breeze resident made his mark as the Philadelphia Public League Player of the Year in 1951. He briefly joined the Harlem Globetrotters and played in the Eastern Pro League for a decade, but his work on the sidelines is what earned the former college basketball coach a spot on this list of elite South Philadelphians. He led Cheyney State College, a Division II school, to a championship in 1978. Chaney went on to become a legend at Temple University, leading the Owls to 17 NCAA TourQDPHQW WULSVŕŻ˜ LQFOXGLQJ ŕŻ˜ILYH VWUDLJKW in the 1980s and 12 more between ’90 and 2001. Temple earned a No. 1 national ranking to finish the 1987-’88 regular season. These accomplishments brought Chaney two Division I Coach of the Year awards and a total of 516 wins for the Owls before he retired in ’06.

Mo’ne Davis The cover of Sports Illustrated. Appearances on talk shows across the country. Yep, that was Mo’ne Davis from 24th and Oakford streets who broke into the national spotlight as a result of her history-making performance with the 2014 Taney Dragons Little League World Series team. Besides being the first African-American girl to pitch in the prestigious event, Davis added to her remarkable story by pitching a shutout against Nashville –

another first. But this athlete’s story is far from finished, as she plays basketball and softball at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. For those wondering if Davis, who also played for the Anderson Monarchs, still has what it takes to hang with the boys, the answer is absolutely, yes as earlier this year she traveled to Cincinnati as a member of the Phillies Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities World Series team. She finished with a 1.40 earned run average in 9.1 innings of work. Davis’ story is far from finished.

Angelo Dundee

What do former world champions Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman and Carmen Basilio have in common? That’s right, they all had Dundee in their corner at one point in their storied careers. In all, the 1992 inductee to the International Boxing Hall of Fame trained 15 world champions. When mentioning the former Angelo Mirena, he is best known as the man responsible for molding “The Greatest of All Time� into a world champion. No further elaboration is needed when talking about this native of the 800 block of Morris Street.

Joey Giardello

This former pugilist, who called Lower Moyamensing home, is bronzed for life. Seriously, there is a bronze statue of this former middleweight champion of the world, at the corner of Mifflin Street and East Passyunk Avenue. What did Giardello do to earn it, you ask? Being middleweight champion of the world from 1963 to ’65 and registering a career mark of 101-25-7 has a little something to do with it. He fought at Convention Hall, Madison Square Garden and California’s Cow Palace over the course of his career. In 1993, the man born Carmine Tilelli, secured Continued on page 16>>

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fellow hall-of-famer John Chaney, who also appears on this list, surpassed Litwack in the top spot.

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Anyone who earns the name “Mr. Basketball” is worthy of being on this list. He made such a lasting impression, in 2014, South Philadelphia High honored the former student, who graduated in 1921, by unveiling a historical marker outside of the building at 2101 S. Broad St. Gottlieb is also a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Besides being the founder, coach and owner of the South Philadelphia Hebrew Association, which played its games at 7th Street and Snyder Avenue, he left his mark on the NBA as the former owner and coach of the Philadelphia, now Golden State, Warriors. They were part of the former 11-team Basketball Association of America. Gottlieb is also the guy credited with drafting some guy from Overbrook by the name of Wilt Chamberlain. He also coached fellow list member Paul Arizin. The NBA Rookie of the Year trophy is known as the Eddie Gottlieb trophy.

Like the other pugilists on this list, Loughran is a former world champion, holding the light heavyweight title, and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He won the title in 1927, winning via decision over Mike McTigue and made six successful title defenses. The former resident of the 1600 block of Ritner Street fought 172 times, 94 of which he won (17 via knockout). Loughran was twice named Fighter of the Year by Ring Magazine. The man also known as the “Philly Phantom” was honored posthumously with a historical marker at 17th and Ritner streets.

Louis ‘Red’ Klotz

If this list were based on career records, there is no chance Klotz, the former coach and player of the Washington Generals, would have made the cut. However, there is a little asterisk next to his more than 14,000 defeats as all of those losses came against the Harlem Globetrotters. Klotz was a member of the South Philadelphia High Rams 1939 and ‘40 City championship teams and was named Player of the Year twice. His lone win came in 1971 in Tennessee thanks to a last-minute shot by Klotz, who is a member of the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. His No. 3 jersey is retired by the Harlem Globetrotters.

Harry Litwack

Litwack is another name that needs to be included when talking about the best basketball coaches ever to come out of South Philly. When the 1925 South Philadelphia High graduate left the sidelines at Temple University in 1973, he was the winningest basketball coach in school history with a career mark of 373-193 over 21 seasons. His accolades earned him a ‘76 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Temple honored the coach posthumously several years later with his Hall of Fame banner added to the Liacouras Center rafters. Of course,

John Marzano Hard to believe that John Marzano has been gone for close to a decade as he passed away in 2008 at only 45 years old. Prior to his death, however, he made a lasting impression on the baseball diamond. Besides being a standout star at Central High School and Temple University, where he earned All-American status, he was a key member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic baseball team with the likes of Mark McGwire, Barry Larkin and Will Clark. He was the starting catcher for the gold medal-winning squad. Marzano was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1984, and arrived in the Major Leagues three years later. He also spent time with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. Following his playing days, he went on to become a successful analyst for Comcast SportsNet and served as cohost of “Leading Off” on MLB.com’s baseball channel.

Earl ‘The Pearl’ Monroe Like Arizin, Monroe left a lasting NBA mark that included scoring 17,454 career points and winning the 1973 NBA championship as a member of the New York Knicks. The man who once called Grays Ferry home was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990 and followed it up with a spot on the league’s 50th anniversary team in ’96. Both teams he played for – the Knicks and Baltimore Bullets – retired his jersey. For those who want to learn more about Monroe, his autobiography “Earl the Pearl: My Story” offers a play-by-play of his life. He remains active today through various community and business ventures.

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Matthew Saad Muhammad Another member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Muhammad went from being abandoned on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to light heavyweight champion of the world. The former WBC champ made eight successful title defenses and finished one victory short of 50. He retired in 1992 with a career record of 49-16-3, 35 knockouts. His championship run began with an eighth-round knockout of Marvin Johnson, which went on to become a featured bout on ESPN’s Classic Fights. His title run ended in 1981 when he lost to Dwight Muhammad Qawi via 10th round knockout. In a rematch with Qawi eight months later, he was stopped in the sixth round.

Pearl Perkins Nightingale In a different era, this former gymnast would have likely been a serious contender to win an Olympic medal. The year was 1936, and this former South Philadelphia High School for Girls student earned one of the eight spots on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. But the Summer Olympic Games were taking place in Berlin, Germany, where Adolf Hitler had just risen to power. Her parents, who were Russian Jewish immigrants, did not allow their daughter to attend due to the Nazis’ anti-Semitic culture. Nightingale won several national championships during her time as a gymnast, and was recognized for her accomplishments as a member of the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

June Olkowski When talking about the greatest female basketball players to ever come out of St. Maria Goretti, and now Neumann-Goretti, the former All-Catholic’s name immediately jumps to the top of the list. She was the star of the Lambs 1976 and ‘78 Catholic League championship teams, and went on to be named

to the Parade and Street & Smith magazines and McDonald’s All-American teams. Olkowski continued her playing career as a member of the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights where she became a member of the 1,000-point scoring club, and in the process, cocaptained the ‘82 Associated Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Championship. Olkowski joined the Division-I coaching ranks, which included being the head coach at Butler and Northwestern universities. Goretti honored its former star 20 years after her graduation by retiring her No. 45 jersey.

Jim Phelan When talking about the winningest college basketball coaches of all time, Phelan’s name belongs in the conversation as a result of his extremely successful run at Mount St. Mary’s College that was highlighted by 830 career wins. The elite 800-win club includes the likes of Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp and Jim Calhoun. The former St. Monica’s student was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Phelan also led his team to 15 Division II NCAA Tournament appearances, with the biggest being Mount St. Mary’s 1962 National Championship season. Phelan was also a two-time Division II Coach of the Year.

Jerome ‘Pooh’ Richardson Richardson, who grew up in South Philly, is another standout whose talent on the hardwood took him to the NBA where he was the first-ever draft pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1989. Richardson wasted no time showing off his passing skills in the form of 1,973

career assists with the squad, which at the time was a team record. The mark still stands third best all-time behind Kevin Garnett and Ricky Rubio. The guard also played for the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers. Following his retirement, Richardson was hired by the Harlem Globetrotters to help with scouting, coaching and player development. Richardson played college basketball for UCLA. His career at Benjamin Franklin High School wasn’t too shabby either as the All-City guard led his team to a Philadelphia Public League Championship victory over Murrell Dobbins Tech with a team best 17-point performance.

John Sandusky

43. That is the number of seasons Sandusky spent in the NFL as both a player and coach. Many of those years involved working alongside Hall-ofFame coach Don Shula in Baltimore and Miami. He also spent three seasons as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff. The former offensive and defensive lineman played for seven seasons, five of which were in Cleveland. The South Philadelphia High Athletic Hall of Fame inductee also earned that coveted prize that Eagles fans so desperately desire – a Super Bowl ring. He earned it in Super Bowl V when the Baltimore Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 16-13.

Lionel Simmons

There will never be another South Philadelphia High boys basketball player to wear the No. 22. It belonged to this former Public League Player of the Year who graduated with a school Continued on page 18>>

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Dion Waiters The former resident of 19th and Carpenter streets holds the distinction of being the lone South Philadelphian to play alongside LeBron James in Cleveland. The Cavaliers made him the fourth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, and Waiters has gone on to enjoy a steady career with the Cavaliers, Thunder and Heat. The guard is averaging 31.6 minutes and 15.1 points per game as a starter for the Heat. Waiters has averaged 13.2 points, 2.7

rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in his five NBA seasons. He will be back in town on Feb. 2 to face the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.

Others Angelo Bruno

Also known as “The Gentle Don,� the former head of the Philadelphia crime family was the boss for 20 years. He was killed with a shotgun blast to the back of the head in 1980 in front of his home. Being a successful crime boss who steered away from violence may not match the accomplishments of the other prestigious names on the list, but Bruno made a big enough mark to have a Hollywood A-lister portray him in what is expected to be a blockbuster movie. The great Harvey Keitel will play Bruno in next year’s “The Irishman� being directed by Martin Scorsese. Continued on page 20>>

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Frank Gasparro You know those coins you have in your pocket? Well, Gasparro designed the tails side of the Lincoln cent in 1958. He was the 10th chief engraver of the United States Mint. The coin would remain fashioned for 50 years and, along with the reverse portion of the John F. Kennedy half-dollar and both sides of the Susan B. Anthony and Dwight D. Eisenhower dollars, propelled the former Bella Vista resident to a successful 16-year stint. The South Philadelphia High grad joined the the federal agency as a junior engraver in 1942 and earned a promotion from President Lyndon B. Johnson, who, along with each Frank Rizzo head of state through Ronald Reagan, received a commemorative medal from Gasparro. After leaving the Mint, he crafted honorary coins for John Wayne and baseball legends.

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Stephen Girard While other people on this list have streets and parks named after them, Girard has an entire neighborhood – Girard Estate. The former French sea captain arrived in Philadelphia in 1776, and worked as a merchant banker and farmer. Girard was a wealthy individual who assisted the city on numerous occasions as he built hospitals, purchased the national bank and helped with the yellow fever epidemic that killed thousands of residents in 1793 and loaned more than $8 million to finance the War of 1812. He also owned a large parcel of land in what was known as Passyunk Township and a farmhouse, which just so happens to sit in what is now known as Stephen Girard Park at 2101 Shunk St. Before his passing in 1831, Girard made it clear that he wanted to help others well beyond his years on Earth. The majority of his estate was left to the city, with a requirement that the funds be used for a school for “poor, white male orphans.� The school is Girard College. Since the city was not allowed the farmhouse on Shunk Street, it built rental homes in the Girard Estate community, which today includes schools, businesses, restaurants and its own community group.

Steve Martorano With all the great restaurants around the neighborhood, it comes as no surprise that a chef has made it really big – we’re talking name in lights on the Las Vegas Strip big. The Martorano’s brand started in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which grew to two, along with two in Las Vegas and one close to home at Harrah’s Atlantic City. Meatball and salad and eggplant stack are just a couple of the popular items. He has two books, including “It Ain’t Sauce, It’s Gravy...How Food Saved My Life� (fitting for a South Philly chef) and his own Yo Cuz apparel line. Martorano even makes an occasional appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,� where he prepares a variety of dishes with the host.

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Many credit Oliveiri for putting the Philadelphia cheesesteak on the map. The Pat’s King of Steaks website even includes the words “The originator and inventor of the steak and cheesesteak sandwiches.� The funny thing is, when he opened in 1930 along the famous South 9th Street corridor, 9th and Wharton streets, Oliveri specialized in hot dogs – cheesesteaks wit or wit’out were not on the menu. One day, he decided to throw chopped meat from the butcher on the grill, top it with some onions and put it in an Italian roll. We all know decades later what happened next – Pat’s King of Steaks established itself as a South Philadelphia landmark that draws customers from across the country and around the world.

Frank Rizzo

It seems whenever someone mentions Rizzo’s name these days, it triggers a debate on whether to remove his statue from its often vandalized Center City location. Love or hate Rizzo, the former mayor of Philadelphia secured his spot on this list a long time ago. The native of the 2300 block of South Rosewood Street served as Philadelphia police commissioner from 1967 to ’71 and as the city’s 93rd mayor from ’72 to’80. Rizzo may have left South Philly behind, but his mural in the famous South 9th Street Italian Market remains, at least for now. Continued on page 21>>

Lisa Scottoline

This author, who previously called the 1100 block of Daly Street home, has a made a career of keeping readers glued to the pages of her novels – all 29 of them. We are talking more than 30 million copies sold in 35 countries. It should come as no surprise that Scottoline is a New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author. They have been described as a series of humorous memoirs while others are emotional thrillers. “I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere but the Pool� is her recent work, while “After Anna� is scheduled to be released in the spring.

Joey Vento

Philadelphia is known as the cheesesteak capital of the world, and Vento had a major role in putting the city on the foodie map. Believe it or not, he opened Geno’s Steaks, 1219 S. 9th St., in 1966 with get this – $6 in his pocket, two boxes of steaks and a few hot dogs. While the founder died five years ago, the institution he created cel-

ebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Like neighbor Pat’s, people continue to line up around the corner all times of day. President Donald Trump even stopped by for a sandwich during his 2016 presidential campaign. He is one of many celebs who make getting a cheesesteak from Geno’s part of their Philly visit – just check out all of the pictures at the establishment. His son Geno continues to keep his late father’s creation going strong.

The Mummers The sultans of strut might be a Philly thing, but we cannot ignore the success story behind America’s longest standing New Year’s Day tradition – the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Love them or hate them, every year, crowds line up along Broad Street for hours to watch the different groups perform a routine they have been working on for months. Many of the clubhouses are based out of South Philadelphia. We are talking about a tradition that is approaching 118 years. South Philly is also home to the post-parade celebration on 2nd Street.

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Photos 4 & 5: Sss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., held its annual preThanksgiving break Spirit Day last week. This fun-for-all event included a senior vs. faculty basketball game, which the faculty won, tug-of-war, a senior pie-eating contest, pep rally and more.

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Asians into the neighborhood since the 1970s and really they’re grabbing a chokehold on that commercial corridor,” she said. “So I think right along that Washington Avenue area you really can see the demographic change that’s happening underneath.” Murray Dubin, 70, a former Inquirer reporter who wrote a book about South Philly called “South Philadelphia: Mummers, Memories, and the Melrose Diner,” remembers how much has changed since he was born and raised in South Philly. “I grew up on the 400 block of Wolf Street in South Philly and my single block was all whites,” he said. “There was not, when I was growing up, blocks I was aware of that were integrated [and] had a similar number of black residents and white residents. When I was a kid, there almost was little or no Latino presence.” To say the least, that’s no longer the case. “When I moved to Philadelphia [in 2009] and bought my house in South Philly, I loved the neighborhood so much honestly because of its diversity today,” said Rizzo, who lived at 5th and Wilder streets. “On my block there were basically people from everywhere. There was this incredible racial and ethnic diversity even on the one little block that I lived on, and it really to me made it such a vibrant and really energetic and wonderful place to live.” As South Philadelphia grew increasingly more diverse over the last seven decades, the mix of races didn’t always get along perfectly – which is no different than any neighborhood in any other big, diverse city. But there was always one common uniter among South Philadelphians, and that was sports. South Philly wasn’t always the major sports hub of the city. In fact, 70 years ago in 1947, none of the city’s four major teams played in the region. The Eagles played at UPenn’s Franklin Field in West Philly, the Phillies played in Connie Mack Stadium in North Philly, the 76ers were still the Syracuse Nationals and didn’t relocate to Philadelphia until 1963, and the Flyers franchise hadn’t existed until the first NHL expansion in 1967. When longtime owner Ed Snider initially established the hockey team in

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and that being everywhere, and I can’t quantify this for you. I can’t measure it. It just seems like every guy in South Philly was an avid Flyers fan who went to games and whose kids played hockey.” According to Rizzo, many cities like Philadelphia that were centered around manufacturing, shipping and similar industries had to figure out new ways to market themselves in the ‘60s and ‘70s when those industries went into decline. Part of that new marketing push was to brand Philadelphia as an “entertainment center.” Sports was a big part of that, but so were other important cultural events such as Live Aid, which was held at JFK Stadium. Boosting Philadelphia’s international credibility, the only other city to host the event, which took place on a swelteringly hot day on July 13, 1985, was the much more internationally revered city of London, See PHILADELPHIA, page 25>>

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England. “Certainly something like Live Aid in ‘85 is going to help Philadelphia make the argument that it is a world-class city for arts and culture,” Rizzo said. “It’s no longer a place that you would only visit for going to the Liberty Bell or something like that.” The Philly side of Live Aid boasted performances from Madonna, The Cars, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, and a notoriously lackluster reunion from Led Zeppelin, which guitarist Jimmy Page subsequently blamed on drummers Phil Collins’ and Tony Thompson’s lack of preparation for the set. Interestingly, Led Zeppelin chose to reunite at Live Aid Philadelphia rather than their native London. But you can’t talk about South Philadelphia culture without talking about the Mummers. “If there’s a tragedy on 2nd and Jackson and someone’s house burns down or someone’s wife dies – something terrible happens – the people responding to that to help, the people putting on the beef and beer nights to raise money, the people bringing dinners to the person’s house who’s lost a loved one, they’re Mummer families,” Dubin said. “I think it’s one of the few places left anywhere a grandson and a grandfather can share in an activity and everyone thinks it’s absolutely normal. Think of another example where grandparents and grandchildren teach them

how to play a trombone or even learn how to drink.” Although many Mummer traditions have stayed the same over the years, many of the clubs have become gradually more diverse, especially on the gender front. Nearly all clubs now allow women into their performances, with only a few exceptions, including the Jokers and the Shooting Stars in the fancy brigade division and Fralinger String Band in the string band division. “For organizations like the Mummers, they’re in a difficult position because they are very much rooted in the past,” Rizzo said. “That’s what gives them their meaning, you know, that they have this deep sense of tradition and heritage. And at the same time, the world around them is changing, so they have to recognize that these changes are happening and unless they change too their clubs are not going to survive forever. So I think opening the clubs up to women, for example, is really important for the sustainability of the culture overall.” From the Italian Market to the mafia, the southern section of the city has changed immensely over the past 70 years from neighborhood to neighborhood, in what many would consider more good ways than bad. But if there’s anything that’s remained the same over the years, it’s the uniqueness of the people and the vibrancy of each culture they represent. Here’s to the next 70 years, South Philly.

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That sentiment especially applies to the print the way to buy vegetables media. There are people here at the newspaper – more qualified than I – who will no doubt update by the bushel. Some of the situations I depicted you on changes being made to assure the Review using Uncle Nunzio were real. Sometimes I used maintains its vitality. I can only attest to the old fictional conversations with my imaginary uncle adage that the more things change, the more they as a way to reflect the tensions between the enare the same. During the past half century, I have croachment of the new world on the old. Before he graduated from a manual to an electric typewriter retired, my friend Brendan at the Review astutely to my current desktop computer in writing these remarked that as I grew older, I became Uncle columns. But the process hasn’t changed. Once a Nunzio. week, I retreat to my back-room office for as long Many of my most popular columns poked fun as it takes to write about what is either bothering or at our customs. My wife and I have always lived in amusing me at that particular moment. And I do it South Philadelphia. Our wedding included some in the hope that even if you don’t agree with what typical South Philadelphia Italian customs of the I write, you’ll find the column interesting enough time. I wrote about “the showing of the rooms� the to justify the time it takes you to read it. I remain week before the wedding. Aunts and uncles from thankful for the service this newspaper performs in both sides of the family visited or rather inspected the community and to you, dear reader, for spend- our apartment. The custom dictated that the aparting some of your valuable minutes reading my ment had to be fully furnished. In our case, my column all these years. parents purchased a painting – without any input When I first walked into its offices in August from us – to decorate our empty living room wall. 1964, I never envisioned being part of this news- Panic set in just prior to the “showing� because paper for so many years. Early in my time here, as a living room table and lamp hadn’t arrived yet. you can correctly infer Mercifully, the tradifrom my opening paration has faded into obTom Cardella can be seen with graph, I had a somewhat scurity. tenuous relationship In a way, this colco-host Paul Jolovitz every with the owner, Leon umn became a historiMonday night with an Eagles Levin. Mr. Levin percal record of our own sonified “old school.� guest on Monday Night Kickoff, lives. We locked horns over My series of colstreaming on wbcb1490.com political and social isumns about the lives sues. The essence of of my parents, Eleanor his foreign policy views was if we had just let and Pete, added to that record. Those stories about Gen. Douglas MacArthur drop an atomic bomb my parents were not so much about them as they on China, most of our problems would’ve been were about all of us. Who we were. Who we are. solved. His social views were paternalistic. His In June 1968, I was writing a series of columns personal feuds were legendary. Mr. Levin gave satirizing popular political figures. I had just finme the opportunity to write this column in the ished writing a humorous column about Bobby hope that I would reflect his views. He was disap- Kennedy. Bobby was murdered just before we pointed when I routinely failed to do so. It is fair went to press. Thankfully the column was pulled to say that through the rest of my association with before it was published. Mr. Levin and subsequent changes in ownership, I I have used the column for personal catharhave remained remarkably free to write whatever sis. Both when my wife donated a kidney to me I please. in 2009 and again when I was diagnosed a couple Are my political views generally more liberal of years ago with colon cancer. I survived. Lucky than our community? Yes. Fair enough. But I have to have had the privilege of writing this column. tried to be fair. I wrote a column asking President Lucky to be part of a great newspaper. Lucky to Bill Clinton to resign after the Monica Lewinsky have you as a reader. Happy 70th anniversary, South Philly Review! scandal while most liberals were finding excuses

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lipping through the pages of the South Philly Review’s 50th anniversary edition, I came across a page that I never thought I would see in my lifetime – an original cover from 1949. In big, bold letters the words: “Now! A Greater South Philly Review … Expanded territory means expanded opportunities for advertising and community interests.” Big, eye-catching color pictures on the front page did not exist back then. We’re talking small blurbs of neighborhood news … “Butcher reopens today with pledge to patrons” … “So. 7th Street B.M.A to Discuss Christmas plans” … “So. 2nd St. youngsters run block party” … “So. 13th St. Couple wed 62 years” … Yes, over the past 70 years, we’ve shared many, many more stories with our readers. Today, that 50th anniversary edition is considered a collectors’ item. Hard to believe it was 20 years ago, and predates my close to two decades at the South Philly Review. I’ve been a part of so many issues over the years, it’s tough singling one out as a favorite, as I had many. As a tribute to this milestone occasion, we pulled some of the front pages from recent years for a trip down SPR memory lane. Many staff members – too many to mention – owners, advertisers, and of course, you, our loyal readers have been part of this amazing run. Thank you. Here’s to another 70 years! We are celebrating tonight at Galdo’s Catering, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave, from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance (nmg.ticketleap,com/70th) or $20 at the door. Hope to see you there!

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I joined the South Philly Review in 1998 as a full-time sports writer. Did I think at the time that I would still be a staff member in 2017? No way. But here I am, with a different title, still watching South Philly stories unfold before my eyes. I was thinking it would be fun covering the top stories from each decade, but when you aren’t around to see them unfold, it’s simply not the same. Being that this is the 70th anniversary issue, I thought it would be the perfect time to bring back an old favorite of mine - the South Philly 10. Here is a look back at some of my favorite topics. Road trip with the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team: Little did I realize when I took this job with the South Philly Review that it would include a weekend trip to Springfield, Mass., with the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team. It was one of those unique experiences where I traveled with the Saints on the team bus, toured the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with them and joined the players and coaches for meals. After the game, all of the young fans in attendance were going up to the players like future Syracuse University players Rick Jackson and Scoop Jardine for autographs. By the way, the other team had some high school standout by the name of Kevin Durant. Everybody knows where he ended up. South Philly Review Difference Makers: We broke away from this annual fall theme this year to introduce the Top Businessmen and Businesswomen of South Philly, and of course this week’s 70th anniversary issue. One thing I’ve learned about the majority of residents in South Philly is they have a passion for their community. No one asks them to go above or beyond the call of duty to improve his or her neighborhood or help others, but they do. Do they seek the spotlight in return? Absolutely not. The Difference Makers issue is our way of recognizing the efforts. There are many, many more of you worthy of being added to this prestigious group. Looking forward to bringing it back in 2018. 2008 World Series Parade: I had just returned from a trip to Central Florida, which included attending attending Game 1 of the World Series in Tampa, to cover something I never thought I would see in my career — a World Series parade in Philadelphia. It was like a national holiday in Philadelphia, including some very creative sidewalk parking jobs. I took in all of the festivities from the press box at Citizens Bank Park until the very end when I stepped on the field with the champions. I was standing near the mound interviewing Jamie Moyer. Here I am nine-plus years later still waiting for the next one to come. Could the Philadelphia Eagles be next? No comment. 65th Anniversary Issue: Hard to believe this

one came out five years ago. Yes, I did lose a few hours of sleep putting it to bed as it kept growing and growing. Still not sure how we pulled it off. Looking back, it provided a great history lesson on the longstanding South Philly lesson on all of the local businesses, schools and other places that have been around for an eternity. Growth of the avenue: This topic is really a compilation of many stories, too many to count. Yes, East Passyunk Avenue has an odd shape to it, but it seems no matter which way you turn there is a great restaurant paired with some great shopping. It continues to be a go-to spot for block parties and events. The Singing Fountain continues to be a great gathering spot for residents and outsiders. Let’s not forget about the fact that the avenue had earned national accolades as one of the top Foodie streets in America. Hungry? Readers Choice Issue: This is the main course to our annual Spring Guide, and it comes together over the course of several weeks. You, the reader, vote on a variety of topics, and we do all of the tallying. Who needs an accountant? Then it’s time to break the news ‌ The Readers’ Choice winner is ‌ Down go the Vet and Spectrum: Like the South Philly Review, both of these buildings were home to so many memories. My connection did not include leaving the Vet with a toilet seat hanging around my neck. Seriously, both of these venues were Philadelphia landmarks. It was only fitting that before they both came tumbling down for newer, state-of-the-art facilities that they each receive a proper tribute – separate Fall Guides. Pizza Palooza: We have written so many pizza stories over the years that I am getting full just thinking about it. There is no doubt South Philly has its share of delicious pizza establishments, but the topic I am referring to here is of course SPR’s entry into the foodie event game - the Pizza Olympics, better known today as Pizza Palooza. Every summer, numerous establishments bring boxes upon boxes of their best pies for attendees to sample all in the spirit of a fun night out on the town. 2000 Republican National Convention: Years before Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Convention came to South Philly, the Republican Party took over the Philly spotlight. For those who forgot, that was year the George W. Bush and Dick Cheney were on the ticket and went on to win on Election Day. Being on the event floor during the convention is an experience I will never forget. U.S. Olympic Trials: Face it, it’s highly unlikely we will ever see the Olympic Games come through the City of Brotherly Love. But South Philly got its taste of Olympic caliber competition back in 2008 when the U.S. Olympic Trials - Gymnastics took place at the Wachovia Center (now the Wells Fargo Center). I spent several days watching the drama unfold, posting blog updates. The most exciting part was of course watching USA Gymnastics announce the athletes heading to Beijing.

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Home Cooking Quick and Easy We Pre-Mix All the Spices for Any Meat/Poultry/Seafood Dish For You! Just Sprinkle the Spice Packet and Cook!

Hundreds to choose from: Roast Beef * Chicken Jamboree * Chicken & Turkey * Garlic Herb (mild or spicy) *Anise Star * Seafood Jambalaya * South Philly Rub (for pork, beef or other ribs) * Diavola Seasoning (Zesty Italian for Hoagies, Sauces, Bread Dipping) and Many More.

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949 S. 9Th St. | Phila., Pa 19147 P: 215-627-8039 | F: 215-829-1395 Open Tues. thru Sat: 8AM to 5PM Sunday: 8AM to 2PM Closed Mondays

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Jefferson Obstetrical Care in the Heart of South Philadelphia Enjoy the convenience of your obstetrical appointments close to home and the confidence of delivering at Jefferson’s Center City hospital. Our exceptional maternity facilities also include a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staffed by physicians from Nemours/ Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. To make an OB or general GYN appointment, please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW or visit JeffersonHealth.org/Women Most health insurance plans accepted.

Convenient Jefferson offices:

L to R: Elizabeth Liveright, MD; Patrick Teefey, MD; Ryan Sobel, MD and Shannon Davids, MD

@ Methodist Hospital (OB-GYN), 1302 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 @ 833 Chestnut Street (OB-GYN), First Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 @ 2130 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Jefferson Health Art Museum)

Ask about our new CenteringPregnancy Program – group prenatal care that focuses on wellness and education.

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Pick up all of your holiday catering needs at our store!

Domestic Cheese Board

Stuffed Bread Platter

Baby Brie, cranberry goat cheese, port wine cheese ball, Cabot® Chipotle Cheddar, New York State Cheddar, dried apricots and candied walnuts.

Platter includes 3 varieties – Pepperoni and Cheese; Three Meat and Cheese; and Spinach, Tomato and Cheese. Serves 12

Also, check out our full service floral department offering beautiful, custom floral arrangements at an affordable price. Stop in for a free consultation with one of our floral designers! Visit our fresh bake shop for custom specialty cakes and desserts. Catering for any event (includes delivery).

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Mummer’s Museum

Brunch with Santa December 9, 2017 11:00am-2:00pm

Adults $12 Children $10

Please call museum for tickets: 215-336-3050

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PIZZA STEAK STEAK ROYAL Mozzarella, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, pepperoni & marinara sauce PEPPER STEAK MUSHROOM STEAK MUSHROOM CHEESESTEAK STEAK HOAGIE CHEESESTEAK HOAGIE CHICKEN STEAK CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK 2 FT STEAK 2 FT CHEESESTEAK 2 FT CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK

Fax: (215) 551-7524 HOURS: Sun.-Thurs.: 8am-12 mid. Fri. and Sat.: 8am-1am

Catering Available!

Mon.- Thurs. Specials Pizza

2 LARGE PIZZAS toppings extra 14.95 SM LG XL 3 CHEESESTEAKS OR HOAGIES of any kind 15.95 10” 16” 18” MON. THURS. SPECIALS 11AM-3PM PLAIN 5.75 11.00 14.50 7.50 WHITE 5.75 10.50 14.50 LG PLAIN 16” PIZZA 8.45 HAWAIIAN White Pizza, Ham, Pineapple 8.00 15.00 19.00 LG EGGPLANT 16” PIZZA CHEESESTEAK PLATTER w/french fries, lettuce, tomato 8.45 SPECIAL COMBO Pepperoni, Beef, Sausage, Green 4.75 Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Olives & Mushrooms 10.00 16.00 21.00 SMALL PLAIN 10” PIZZA SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS 6.00 SICILIAN 13.00 5.25 BREAKFAST PIZZA American Cheese & Eggs 5.85 13.50 16.50 AMERICAN HOAGIE 5.45 PORTLAND SUPREME Salami & Green Peppers 6.70 11.50 16.50 CHICKEN FINGER PLATTER w/french fries, cole slaw HOMEMADE MEAT LASAGNA w/ salad & garlic bread 7.50 VEGETARIAN Broccoli, Spinach, Green Peppers, 6.00 Onions, Mushrooms, Olives & Tomatoes 10.00 16.00 21.00 EGGPLANT PARMESAN w/sauce & cheese 4.45 STEAK PHILLY PIZZA with Hot Peppers & Onions 7.50 15.00 20.00 SOUP OF THE DAY WHITE PIZZAZ with Hot Peppers, Tomato & American Cheese 8.25 15.00 20.00 Served on Ciabatta Bread with your BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA 7.50 15.00 20.00 BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA 7.50 15.00 20.00 Choice of Spread:Roasted Pepper or Olive Paste Spread. Comes with a UPSIDE DOWN 7.00 11.00 16.50 Spring Mix Salad with Glazed Balsamic Vinegar 9.40 PIZZA MARE Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari & Clams 8.75 18.00 24.00 GRILLED CHICKEN Char-grilled Chicken Breast STUFFED STEAK Stuffed Pizza with Steak Onions& American Cheese 25.50 Topped with Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers with a dab of Mayo 8.90 MARGHERITA Fresh Mozzarella & Fresh Basil 8.25 14.50 19.00 GRILLED VEGGIE Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant, MEAT LOVERS Ham, Bacon, Beef, Sausage & Pepperoni 10.25 16.50 23.00 Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach & Portabellos Topped with Fresh Mozzarella 8.90 CHICKEN CAESAR 10.25 16.50 22.00 IMPORTED HAM CHICKEN PARM with Ricotta Cheese 10.25 16.50 22.00 Sliced Fresh Mozzarella, Ham, Tomatoes & Extra Virgin Olive Oil 9.40 CALIFORNIA RANCH Chicken Bacon & Ranch 10.25 16.50 22.00 CHICKEN BELLO Char-grilled Chicken Breast & Portabello Mushrooms with Provolone CHICKEN RANCH Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella TURKEY PESTO 9.40 Cheese, Ranch Dressing, and Grated Cheese 7.25 15.00 20.00 CHICKEN PESTO Grilled Chicken & Pesto Sauce 7.25 15.00 20.00 Sliced Turkey, Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Pesto Sauce SWEET SAUSAGE 9.20 GREEK PIZZA Feta Cheese, Spinach, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Mozzarella Cheese & Sauce 7.75 17.00 23.00 Sweet Italian Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Sautéed Onions & Provolone 8.90 ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS 1.00 2.00 3.00 CAPRESE Toppings: Pepperoni, Sausage, Ground Beef, Ham, Bacon, Cappicola, Mush- Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Spinach CHICKEN COTOLETTA 9.40 rooms, Spinach, Broccoli, Olives, Onions, Green Peppers, Anchovies Salted Fresh Spinach & Fresh Mozzarella with Fried Chicken 9.40 12” 18” CHICKEN CAESAR PLAIN 7.95 13.45 Grilled Chicken, Romaine, Caesar Dressing & Fresh Mozzarella ITALIANA Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Capicola, 10.45 STEAK 9.25 14.75 GRILLED CHICKEN 9.25 14.75 Sliced Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella GYRO 8.25 13.75 CALIFORNIA CHICKEN Bacon, Chicken Cutlet, Ranch Dressing, Sliced 10.45 BUFFALO CHICKEN 9.50 15.00 Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella BBQ CHICKEN 9.50 15.00 Served with tossed salad, Bread and Butter ITALIAN Cooked Salami, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Sauce & Cheese 8.75 14.25 with Meatballs or Hot Sausage 8.95 SPECIAL Steak, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Peppers & Onions 9.70 15.20 SPAGHETTI with Sauce 7.30 VEGGIE 9.25 14.75 CHEESE RAVIOLI with Sauce 7.30 with Meatballs or sausage 8.95 VEAL PARMIGIANA with spaghetti 10.45 Broccoli, Spinach, Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms & Olives 9.40 MANICOTTI 7.70 FOUR CHEESE Provolone, Mozzarella, Swiss & American 8.95 14.45 LASANGA 8.00 RICOTTA STROMBOLI 8.25 14.75 BAKED ZITI with Sauce 9.95 ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS 2.00 BAKED ZITI with Meatball or Sausage SPAGHETTI with Clams (White Sauce or Red) 11.50 Inside Out SPAGHETTI with Shrimp (White Sauce or Red) 11.50 PLAIN 4.50 WITH TOPPING 5.00 J&J’S PENNE with Peas, Bacon, Mushrooms, over Creamy Pink Sauce 12.55

Grilled Panini Platters

Strombolis

Pasta Specialties

Panzarotti Clubs

Served with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Cole Slaw & Chips on White or Rye 1. TURKEY & BACON 2. HAM & SWISS CHEESE 3. TUNA & SLICED EGG OR BACON 4. CHICKEN SALAD & BACON OR EGG 5. ROAST BEEF & SWISS CHEESE 6. CORNED BEEF 7. GRILLED CHICKEN 8. SHRIMP SALAD

Gyros

7.35 7.35 7.35 7.35 7.35 7.35 7.90 7.90

Served on Pita bread w/lettuce, tomatoes, onions & garlic sauce. Platters also include french fries & cole slaw GYRO SANDWICH 5.80 GYRO PLATTER 7.60

LINGUINI FRUITTI DI MARE with Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari over White or Red Sauce PENNE VODKA SAUCE LOBSTER RAVIOLI over pink sauce SHRIMP RAVIOLI over Pink Sauce MUSHROOM RAVIOLI over Mushroom Sauce TORTELLINI over Alfredo Sauce w/peas & bacon GNOCCHI over marinara sauce STUFFED SHELLS LINGUINI with Brocoli rabe & Sausage in White Sauce SPAGHETTI with Mussels (Red or White) SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE w/Peas, Beef, Carrots (Red Sauce) LINQUINI WITH SHRIMP OR CHICKEN Over Alfredo Sauce

House Specials

14.65 11.50 12.55 11.50 11.00 11.50 10.25 9.40 11.50 10.45 10.45 13.60

8 PCS 5.25, 12 PCS 5.95 7.85 CHICKEN NUGGETS “THE REUBEN” 6.75 COMBINATION SEAFOOD PLATTER 9.85 KING SIZE HAMBURGER 6.50 with cheese 7.10 KING SIZE BACON CHEESEBURGER 7.60 #1 2 Large Plain Pizzas, 2 Hoagies (any kind), (1) 2 Liter Only $28.95 + tax You save over $5.50 BUFFALO WINGS 8.40 Extra Bleu Cheese or BBQ Sauce .35 EXTRA Soda GRILLED CHICKEN PLATTER 7.60 HALF FRIED CHICKEN 8.50 #2 2 Large Plain Pizzas, 16 Buffalo Wings or 2 Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with lettuce, tomato & mayo, (1) Only $29.95 + tax You save over $6.00 2 Liter Soda Served with french fries, cole slaw, tossed salad, bread & butter #3 2 Large Plain Pizzas, 2 Cheesesteaks & (1) 2 Liter Soda JUMBO BUTTERFLY SHRIMP (5PCS) 9.40 Only $31.95 + tax You save over $6.00 FISH CAKES (3 PCS) 7.10 #4 2 Large Plain Pizzas, 30 Fresh Party Buffalo Wings & (1) FRIED FILET OF FLOUNDER w/tartar sauce 7.65 2 Liter Soda Only $32.95 + tax You save over $6.00 DEEP SEA SCALLOPS w/tartar sauce 8.65 #5 1 Large Plain Pizza, 10 Fresh Party Buffalo Wings & (1) FRIED SHRIMP PARMIGIANA w/sauce & mozzarella 9.95 Only $20.95 + tax You save over $3.00 2 Liter Soda #6 1 Large Plain Pizza, 20 Fresh Party Buffalo Wings, 2 Cheesesteaks & Only $31.95 + tax You save over $6.00 Includes lettuce, tomatoes, onions and a side of potato chips. (1) 2 Liter Soda #7 Buy 5 XLg 18” PIZZA, Get 1 Large Pizza FREE Served with wheat or white Or 2-2 Liters of Soda FREE HAM & CHEESE 6.75 GRILLED CHICKEN 6.75 #8 Buy 5 Lg 16” PIZZA, Get 1 Small Pizza FREE TURKEY & CHEESE 6.75 ITALIAN 6.75 Or 2-2 Liters of Soda FREE TUNA 6.75 CHICKEN CAESAR 6.75

CHICKEN GYRO SANDWICH 6.10

CHICKEN GYRO PLATTER

Family Package Specials

Fresh From the Sea

Wraps

Hoagies

REGULAR 6.50 CHEESE ITALIAN 7.10 ROAST BEEF CORNED BEEF 7.10 TUNA HAM AND CHEESE 7.10 CHICKEN SALAD TURKEY 7.35 SALAMI FLOUNDER 7.35 SHRIMP SALAD VEGGIE Fried Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Broccoli Rabe, Sharp Provolone WITH CHEESE ADD PICKLES OR HOT PEPPERS ON THE SIDE 2 FOOT REGULAR HOAGIE 2 FOOT ITALIAN HOAGIE

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken served on Kaiser Roll with BACON & PROVOLONE CHEESE LETTUCE, TOMATO & MAYONNAISE FRESH TOMATO, BROCCOLI & PROVOLONE GRILLED CHICKEN PARMIGIANA with provolone cheese GRILLED CHICKEN REUBEN served with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and russian dressing J&J GRILLED CHICKEN SPECIAL w/mushroom, pepperoni, provolone cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH with broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, roasted peppers

From Our Grill

Oven Grinders

Prepared with Melted Cheese 7.50 SAUSAGE & GREEN PEPPERS 7.35 HAM 6.80 ROAST BEEF 8.20 SALAMI AND CHEESE 6.80 TUNA 8.90 MEATBALLS CORNED BEEF 7.10 ITALIAN GRINDER 9.20 TURKEY 7.95 PORK, BROCCOLI RABE, SHARP PROVOLONE 7.95 8.65 7.75 8.45 8.20 8.70 9.20 14.25 15.50 15.95 6.55 7.10 7.35 7.10 6.25 7.35

Breakfast Menu J&J Specials

6.40 5.70 6.40 6.40

2 EGGS, 2 PANCAKES, 2 PC SAUSAGE OR BACON WITH COFFEE 6.00 3 EGGS (ANY STYLE), 3 PC SAUSAGE, BACON OR SCRAPPLE, HOME FRIES, TOAST WITH BUTTER AND COFFEE 6.50 BREAKFAST PIZZA -AMER CHEESE & EGGS SM 6.00 LG 10.50

6.85

Breakfast Sandwiches

Bagel, Kaiser Roll or Sliced Bread White, Wheat or Rye 7.85 EGG & CHEESE BACON, EGG & CHEESE 7.85 SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE PORK ROLL, EGG & CHESSE HAM, EGG & CHEESE 4.10 STEAK, EGG & CHEESE 4.70 POTATO, EGG & CHEESE 5.55 SCRAPPLE, EGG & CHEESE

Sandwiches

RICE BALLS 4.50 TRIPE 4.25 MUSSELS WHITE OR RED 8.25 CLAMS CASINO (6) 6.75 GRILLED CALAMARI 7.95 SHRIMP (6PCS) 8.20 SCALLOPS (6PCS) 8.20 BROCCOLI BITES 5.25 SPICY FRIES W/CHEESE 4.20 CHICKEN FINGER PL. 6.20 MOZZARELLA STICKS (6) 5.00 CHICKEN WINGS PLATTER 8.20 HOT POPPERS (6) 5.25 FRIED CALAMARI 7.95 FRENCH FRIES 3.25 CHEESE FRIES 4.00 SPICY FRIES 3.25 PIZZA FRIES 5.25 COLE SLAW 2.25 ONION RINGS 3.00 CHICKEN WINGS (6) 5.75 GARLIC BREAD 1.50 SHRIMP IN A BASKET 6.75 MUSHROOOMS (12PCS) 5.50 BREADED BUFFALO WINGS 6pcs 4.20 12 pcs 8.00 CHICKEN FINGERS 5 pcs. 5.20 10 pcs. 9.75 15 pcs. 13.75 20 pcs 17.20 FRIED CHEESE RAVIOLI (8PCS) 5.20 SQUASH & ZUCCHINI STICKS (10 PCS) 5.20 NEW! WAFFLE CHICKEN (8PCS) 5.20 NEW! POTATO CROQUETTE (8 PCS) 4.95 NEW! MINI RICE BALL (6 PCS) WITH MEAT 6.95 NEW! PANELLE (10 PCS) 4.95 NEW! DEEP FRIED CLAM CHOWDER BITES (8 PCS.) 5.95 NEW! CRISPITO BUFFALO CHICKEN STYX (4 PCS.) 5.95 New Fresh Party Buffalo Wings Served with Celery & Bleu Cheese Choice of Mild, Hot, BBQ, Teriaki, Honey BBQ & Garlic Parm 10 PIECES 7.50 60 PIECES 35.95 20 PIECES 14.45 70 PIECES 41.45 30 PIECES 20.45 80 PIECES 46.70 40 PIECES 26.00 90 PIECES 51.75 50 PIECES 31.00 100 PIECES 58.45

Wings

CHICKEN NUGGET PLATTER

10 pc. served w/fries & cole slaw & sauce

$7.00

CHICKEN SAMPLER

APPETIZER SAMPLER

$8.20

$7.75

4 tenders, 4 huggets & 4 wings served w/sauce

3 mozzarella sicks, 5 onion rings, 3 poppers & 3 nuggets w/sauce

Cucumber & Green Pepper with your choice of favorite dressing TUNA SALAD PLATTER 8.15 CHICKEN SALAD PLATTER 7.35 JULIENNE with Ham, Turkey, Cheese, & Salami 7.35 7.95 ANTIPASTO w/Cappicola, Provolone, Anchovies, and Genoa GREEK with Feta Cheese & Anchovies 7.55 TOSSED Þ 3/$7( 7.47 GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD with Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, and Onions 8.50 GRILLED SALMON SALAD with Romaine Lettuce 10.70 GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD 9.65 GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD (8 PCS) 12.00 MIX GRILLED SALAD with Shrimp & Calamari 12.80 SHRIMP SALAD PLATTER 7.25 SICILIAN SALAD w/Romaine Lettuce, Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Olives, Green Peppers, Onions, Fresh Mozzarella 8.75 CAPRESE Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, 8.25 Olive Oil and Fresh Basil EXTRA DRESSING .50

8.75 .50 .50 Sunday thru Thursday 8am to 12 12.25 12.75 midnight Friday & Saturday 8am to 1am

Our 1/4 Lb Burgers are 100% Fresh Ground Beef HAMBURGER CHEESEBURGER PIZZA BURGER BACON CHEESEBURGER 5.55 VEGGIE BURGER 5.55 TURKEY CHEESEBURGER 5.55 NEW! POPEYE BURGER w/spinach, fried onions & swiss 6.30 NEW! SALMON BURGER w/lettutce, tomato & avocado 6.80 GRILLED AMERICAN CHEESE 3.90 GRILLED CHEESE AND BACON 4.95 GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO 4.95 MEATBALL ON ITALIAN ROLL 6.25 ITALIAN SAUSAGE ON TORPEDO ROLL 6.75 BL T 4.75 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA 6.40 For Lettuce and Tomato add .50 Served with Lettuce & Tomato on Kaiser Roll, White or Rye Bread HAM 4.80 SALAMI 5.15 TUNA 5.60 ROAST BEEF 5.15 ROAST BEEF SPECIAL 6.40 CORNED BEEF 5.35 CORNED BEEF SPECIAL 6.40 TURKEY 5.35 FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 5.90 CHICKEN SALAD 4.90 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA 7.85 SHRIMP SALAD 5.70 VEAL PARMIGIANA ON A HOAGIE ROLL 7.55 CHICKEN CUTLET ITALIANO with sharp provolone, broccoli rabe, roasted peppers on a hoagie roll 8.40

Appetizers

Salads Served on a bed of lettuce with fresh tomato,

7.10 7.10 7.35 7.10 7.35 7.50

Bagels

WITH CREAM CHEESE

2.75

WITH BUTTER

Belgian Waffles

WITH BUTTER SYRUP WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT BACON, SAUSAGE, PORK ROLL OR SCRAPPLE WITH STRAWBERRY & WHIPPED CREAM

6.00

3 PANCAKES WITH SYRUP & BUTTER WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT BACON, SAUSAGE, SCRAPPLE OR PORK ROLL

Original French Toast

FRENCH TOAST WITH BUTTER & SYRUP WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT BACON, SAUSAGE, SCRAPPLE OR PORK ROLL BACON 3 PC PORK ROLL 3 PC TURKEY BACON POTATO PUFFS

2.50 2.50 3.00

SAUSAGE 3 PC SCRAPPLE 3 PC HOME FRIES

4.00 6.00 4.75 6.30 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00

Sandwiches or Wraps 12” Long Roll 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

2.00 4.00 6.00

Golden Brown Pancakes

Side Orders

3.65 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 6.50 4.25 4.25

EGGS & CHEESE EGGS, BACON & CHEESE EGGS, SAUSAGE & CHEESE EGGS, HAM & CHEESE EGGS, PORK ROLL & CHEESE EGGS, PEPPERS & CHEESE EGGS, STEAK & CHEESE EGGS, SCRAPPLE & CHEESE

5.00 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.75 5.50 7.00 6.50

J & J Bomb Sandwich

3 EGGS, CHEESE, POTATO, BACON & SAUSAGE

7.50

Toast White, Wheat or Rye CHEESE OMELET HAM & CHEESE OMELET BACON, CHEESE OMELET SAUSAGE & CHEESE OMELET GREEN PEPPER & ONION OMELET WESTERN OMELET SPANISH OMELET SPINACH & CHEESE MUSHROOM & CHEESE BROCCOLI & CHEESE J&J ITALIAN OMELET Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers and Sharp Provolone

6.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 6.50 7.00 7.00 7.00 6.50 7.00 9.00

3 Egg Omletes Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of

Beverages

COFFEE and TEA 1.40 ESPRESSO 1.75 JUICES 2.40 CAPPUCCINO 2.75 SODAS 1.25 liter 3.25, 2 liter 3.90, 1 liter 2.75 MILKSHAKES (Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry) 4.00

J&J BUCKET

8 pc fried chicken served w/french fries

$10.20

J&J MEGA FRIES

spicy fries w/mozzarella, cheese whiz & bacon bits

$5.75

J&J

calamari & fried mushrooms served with sauce

$6.20

BBQ RIBS served w/ french fries

$8.20

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“Justice League� was supposed to be a pop culture sensation. The superhero team-up is the DC Extended Universe’s answer to Marvel’s “Avengers.� Seeing beloved heroes team up on the screen was a cinematic movement so successful it explains why every other movie release this year features a guy in a mask and tights. DC films have been building up to this movie since 2013 with the release of “Man of Steel.� It brought out top billed superheroes such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. And now that it’s here, people don’t care. The film debuted with a $96 million opening weekend, a feat that would be impressive for any movie that wasn’t “Justice League.� It’s a comedown of $70 million from the opening weekend of its predecessor, 2016’s horrendous “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.� That movie (along with last year’s “Suicide Squad,� which took place in the same film uni-

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The Eagles send Bears into hibernation early The NFL-best 10-1 Birds picked up their ninth straight victory on Sunday By Al Thompson NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP

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hile the Chicago Bears were whiffing on blocks, dropping passes and executing on offense and defense like they were blindfolded, the Eagles (10-1) were going about their business, dancing and celebrating their way to a 31-3 win over the hapless Chicago Bears (3-8) at the Linc. Bears offensive linemen Kyle Long and Bobby Massie seemed to be upset with themselves as much as they were with the Eagles’ many choreographed celebrations that included a simulation where wide receiver Alshon Jeffery — after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter — rolls (he really just dropped it) an imaginary bowling ball at the other 10 offensive players who lined up as pins. The Eagles defense had just handed the Bears one of their worst offensive performances in franchise history, including a total of just six yards rushing on 14 carries for the day … as a team. “I’m not here to watch celebrations, I’m here to block the defensive front, get yards,” Long said in an edgy Bears locker room after the game. “We got negative six yards today, I could give two s**ts about their celebrations. If they (the Eagles) want to go on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ that’s great for them. We’re trying to win football games. We didn’t do that today. I’m very glad they’re well-choreographing their dance routines. We’ve got to find a way to win football games.” Massie – like Long – seemed to forget that the NFL relaxed its previous rules prohibiting celebrations and that teams all over the league are doing choreographed celebrations. “They’re doing the same thing the Carolina Panthers did in 2015,” Massie said. After starting the game with a drive that stalled at midfield, the Eagles dominated the Bears in every facet of the game. The first quarter was nothing to write home about. The Bears did nothing on offense. The Eagles scored on an eight-play, 44-yard drive to notch the only points of the quarter when Carson Wentz connected with tight end Zach Ertz for a 17-yard touchdown. The Eagles turned the ball over twice in the first quarter. The first was a LeGarrette Blount drop after a 35-yard run. The other was by safety Malcolm Jenkins who had the ball punched out of his hands after he intercepted Mitchell Trubisky near midfield. The Birds looked more like themselves in the second quarter when they moved the ball up and down the field, scoring two touchdowns and getting a 45-yard field goal from a fully healed Jake Elliott. The first touchdown of the second quarter was a nine-play, 56yard drive that ended with Wentz hitting Nelson Agholor with a wide receiver screen, then Agholor twisted, turned and leaped his way to a 15-yard score. Agholor talked about the unselfish play of Jeffery that helped set up the score. “Great downfield blocking by Alshon,” Agholor said. “I’m appreciative of that. If he doesn’t block his guy, then I’ve got two guys to worry about. He did his job and I will always be appreciative of guys doing that and I’ll do the same.” The second touchdown came with just nine seconds left in the half and the ball on the Chicago eight-yard line. Wentz threw a bullet to the middle of the end zone to Jeffery. The score at intermission

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Nelson Agholor leaps over a defender to score his first of two touchdowns. was 24-0. The Eagles final touchdown came in the fourth quarter and with the score 24-3. The Eagles drive started from their own 27-yard line at the end of the third quarter and ended with 13:50 left in the fourth when Jay Ajayi slashed 30 yards to the Bears five-yard line where he was stripped of the ball by cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc. The fumble bounced into the end zone where Agholor grabbed it for the score. The Eagles have registered four consecutive blowouts. Offensive tackle Lane Johnson was asked whether the Eagles were sending a message to the rest of the NFC. “We’re just trying to put good stuff on film,” Johnson said. “We know what we have, we know what we’re capable of doing, it’s just a matter of playing consistent. It doesn’t matter who you’re playing. If it’s a good team you don’t want to play to the best of your ability then play a team that’s not so good and play down to them. That’s what we try to do, be consistent.” The Eagles defense was a force unto itself. No one had more than five total tackles. As a unit, the Birds held the Bears to 153 total yards. Bears running back Jordan Howard entered the game as the NFL’s third leading rusher with 841 yards and five touchdowns. He left the Linc with six net yards and not even a sniff of the end zone. “We’re just trying to keep this thing going,” linebacker Nigel Bradham said at his locker after the game. “We face great backs every week, at least it’s felt like that to me. We’ve had some top tier backs that we’ve had to stop so … it’s been good. It’s means a lot today but at the end of the day, it means nothing because we have to

get ready for Seattle.” Wentz was 23 of 36 for 227 yards and three touchdown passes. He was sacked once and threw no interceptions. The Eagles as a team rushed for 176 yards on 33 carries. Blount rushed 15 times for 97 yards, Wentz had five carries for 29 yards, Corey Clement recorded 27 yards on four carries and Ajayi five carries for 26 yards. Trubisky finished 17 of 33 for 147 yards, no TDs, two interceptions and was sacked twice. Torrey Smith, who caught four passes for 30 yards, said if Long and Massie are upset about their celebrations, the answer is simple. Don’t let us score. “Did he see the two-stepping going on by the defense?” Smith said. “I loved it. We had a big cookout. He’s mad? We’re having fun. I think that’s part of the game as a professional. You want to have fun. It’s still a kids game. It’s the same game we’ve been playing forever. The league gives us some leeway now. I remember that team (2015 Panthers). They were having fun. It’s more fun when you’re winning than when you’re losing. If you don’t want to see guys dancing around, there’s only one way to stop that...win.” Wentz said he just looks over to see what his guys are doing after a touchdown and goes with the flow. “I just show up and try to figure out what the heck we’re doing,” Wentz said after the game. “We don’t plan anything, but I think the defense plans theirs as you can see. But it’s cool to see everyone out there having fun. You can see everyone jumping in them and joining, and that’s just the brotherhood that we have right now. It’s a blast.” Follow Al Thompson on Twitter @thompsoniii

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orey Clement hit a roadblock. The NFL just didn’t think much of his game, no matter his 36 touchdowns scored and 5.4-yard-per-carry average in college, at Wisconsin. Clement’s immediate professional football prospects were, in a word, bleak. “Rejection doesn’t feel very good,” Clement said. “I knew I needed to do something about it.” In the weeks leading up to last spring’s NFL Draft, Clement had a pretty good sense he wouldn’t be taken. His post-college workouts weren’t garnering much positive buzz. His measurables — height, weight, 40-yard-dash time — were nothing special. So Clement went hard core in making himself better. He lost critical pounds, almost a dozen in all, and turned himself from a sluggish-looking running back into one who had more bounce, some power and some liveliness in his legs. The improvement was enough for the Eagles to sign Clement after the draft. He

‘I grew up dreaming about playing in Philadelphia, so I had some pinch-me moments early on.’ – Eagles running back Corey Clement

had his foot in the door, albeit with no guarantees and certainly no promises other than he would be given a fair shot to make the Eagles’ wide-open running back depth chart. Well, Clement did that with a strong training camp and a blemish-free preseason, and in the matter of the last three months the rookie who starred for Glassboro High School in South Jersey made himself into a valued member of the high-flying Eagles offense. Clement has six touchdowns for the 10-1 Eagles and has contributed as a hard-charging running back, a sure-hand-

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ed receiver and a core member of the special teams. He had four carries for 27 yards and a reception for 12 yards in Sunday’s 31-3 blowout win over Chicago, the team’s ninth consecutive victory. The contribution was minimal in the statistics department, but big in the we’re-all-in-it-together lovefest that is the Eagles’ locker room. “It’s been a dream come true,” Clement said. “I knew I wasn’t where I needed to be before the draft. I had to lose weight and become quicker and faster. I had to take control of my body and I did that. The next goal was to sign with a team, and to have the Eagles there was just amazing. I grew up dreaming about playing in Philadelphia, so I had some pinchme moments early on.

“But then you get here and you see what the business is all about. You can’t afford to take a day off, because somebody is going to be right there to take your reps and move you out of the rotation. I wasn’t going to let that happen. Nobody was going to outwork me.” In a backfield that includes accomplished veterans Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount, Clement has emerged as a doeverything and very trusted back. He’s averaging almost six touches per game, and perhaps most impressive has scored one touchdown for every 10 touches. It’s an incredible rate and a shockingly good first 11 games of an NFL career for a kid who wasn’t supposed to even be here. “You have to re-write the script the way you want it to read,” Clement said.

“You can’t let someone else or other circumstances dictate how your career path goes. Playing in the NFL means everything to me. Being in Philadelphia, in front of my family and friends, that’s just amazing. And here we are with this great season going on, with a locker room full of unselfish teammates, I could have never imagined my first season playing out like that. “But it is. And I’m a professional and I have to treat it that way every day.” Roadblocks? Clement hasn’t met one he hasn’t hurdled. He had a vision for his career, and he’s made it come true in a most unconventional fashion. In a season of pleasant surprises for the Philadelphia Eagles, Clement ranks near the top.

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Army-Navy: By the numbers The annual tradition between Army and Navy returns to Philly at Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, following a year off as Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium hosted the event in 2016. We look at some of the numbers that surround this clash ahead of the next installment on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

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Thanksgiving about family, football for Frankford Frankford High School runs wild over Boys Latin, 41-34, in Thanksgiving Day game By Joe Mason SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW

Jordan Price didn’t know whom to hug first. Price, a junior running back on the Frankford High School football team, wanted to celebrate with his teammates after the Pioneers downed Boys Latin, 41-34, in their season finale on Thanksgiving, but he also wanted to share the moment with his two biggest fans, his brother Jaden, 11, and sister Jiah, 10. And everybody wanted to hug him because he was the true hero of the morning. Price rushed for 242 yards and five touchdowns, as the Pioneers recovered from an early 8-0 deficit to down the Warriors, who came into their finale 9-2. “I’ve had good games before, but I never scored five touchdowns,” said Price, whose longest run of the day was a 75-yard scamper. “It was the line, definitely the line. They were the ones who were doing all the work. I just tried to run behind them.” Following the game, Frankford celebrated its seniors, who drove the blocking sled one final time before they took off their Pioneer jersey for good. And the good news for Frankford was there wasn’t a lot of them. Overall, the Pioneers lose eight seniors who contributed meaningful minutes, which means most of the team will be back next year. Price is among them, and the win over Boys Latin gives the underclassmen motivation for getting back in the weight room after a little break. “Today, we wanted to win for our seniors because it’s their day, it’s their last one,” Price said. “But I’m excited about next year. This year, when you’re a running back, a guy who gets a lot (of carries), you have to be a leader. That’s something I worked on. I knew they were going to be counting on me, so I wanted to make sure I was a guy they could look to for leadership. “We had good senior leaders, too. But this makes me want to be that kind of player next year. I want to be one of the leaders.” The leaders kept Frankford in the game against the Warriors. Boys Latin led 16-12 at halftime, and then the Pioneers went on a run, scoring 29 of the next 35 points to take a 41-22 edge. But Boys Latin wouldn’t go away, cutting the

lead to 41-34 and driving the ball down to the Frankford one-yard line with 22 seconds to go. But the Pioneers forced a fumble, recovered and then took a knee to send the Warriors home. “They played really hard, we knew they were good,” said Price, who attends Sankofa Freedom Academy, but plays at Frankford because his school doesn’t have a football team. “We wanted to win a Public League championship, but we didn’t, so we wanted to come out here and show everyone we’re good. We have a good team, and we’re going to be good next year, too.” They have quite a game to build off. This year, Price had strong games, but his final one was easily the best of the season. That increases expectations. “Today was a lot of fun, and I think it shows us what we can do when we play together,” Price said. “I’m really proud of what we did today. It’s going to make dinner a lot of fun, too, because my family was here and I know we’ll be talking about this.” Price was happy the Pioneers’ offense came alive because, in the team’s Public League semifinal loss, they managed to score just three points in a 6-3 setback to Mastery Charter North. What they did on Thanksgiving was a better snapshot of what the Pioneers can do, according to Price. “I think we had a great offense,” said Price, who blocked on a 66-yard touchdown play when Roberto Falu found Dymear Brooks over the middle. “I love getting the ball, but it’s fun watching your teammates run down the field, especially when you know they’re taking it (for a touchdown). I was happy watching that. “We can score a lot of different ways. Today, they were getting me the ball and everyone did their job. I did my job and that’s why we won, we all did what we’re supposed to do and we listened to our coaches.” That’s exactly what Price plans on doing this offseason. “I can’t wait for next year, we will have this to build off of,” Price said. “Today was great for the seniors and great for all of us. Now we have to get ready for next year.” Prior to the game, Frankford honored former player and coach Mike Capriotti, who was celebrating his 50th season as a Pioneer. Capriotti handled the public address duties during the game.

‘Today, we wanted to win for our seniors because it’s their day.’ – Jordan Price, FHS junior running back

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Frankford junior running back Jordan Price (left) talks to Frankford coach Dom Doyle during the Pioneers win on Thanksgiving over Boys Latin. Price scored five touchdowns in the victory.

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Time to Celebrate!: Now that the South Philly Review’s 70th anniversary issue has hopefully arrived at your doorstep, it’s time to party. The celebration is taking place from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight at Galdo’s Catering, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave. Dinner includes South Philly favorites like cheesesteaks, roast pork, pasta and desserts from Potito’s Bakery. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Business. 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. nmg.ticketleap. com/70th.

performance by The Christmas Guys. CBS 3 Meteorologist Chelsea Ingram will be master of ceremonies. Bring toys for CBS’ annual Toy Fest holiday drive and/or donate $10 to the cause by texting JOY to 41444. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies, and meet the one and only Santa Claus. 5-7 p.m. Free. Singing Fountain, S. 11th St and E. Passyunk Ave. visiteastpassyunk.com/events.

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Swedish Historical Museum and enjoy freshly baked pastries, meatball dishes and strong Swedish coffee. The Julmarknad, or Swedish market, will have delicacies, crafts, decorations and imported gifts available for purchase. The day will also include performances of Swedish Christmas songs at 1 and 3:15 p.m. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$12. 1900 Pattison Ave. americanswedish.org/events/lucia-christmas-market.

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Jay-Z in the house: Thank god it’s Friday, and thank god it’s Jay-Z! Catch the 21-time Grammy Award-winning artist on his 4:44 tour. Listen to the rapper perform from his latest album. Vic Mensa will also join the stage. 8 p.m. $39.50-$199.50. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly. com.

Lighting up the holiday season: For a night that sparkles and twinkles, come to the East Passyunk annual Christmas Tree Lighting Party. Get ready for carolers from Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School and a holiday

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South Street Tree Lighting & Window Wonderland: Welcome Santa into town as he rides in on a fire truck. Bring your own camera to take a picture of your child on Santa’s lap. Vendors from around the area will have tasty treats and gifts. After playtime, it’s game on. Check out the window displays of 30-plus businesses competing in the Window Wonderland Storefront Challenge. Bring a gift for a toy drive. 4-6 p.m. Free admission. South Street Headhouse District, 200 Pine St. southstreet.com.

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The Philadelphia 76ers return to action to take on Prep Charter grad Markieff Morris and the Washington Wizards. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. nba.com/sixers.

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The first ever Pop-Up Choir of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah Part 2 Hallelujah Chorus arrives on East Passyunk Avenue. Here’s your chance to come out and learn, rehearse, perform and record in front of the Singing Fountain, Tasker and Morris streets. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an experienced singer to participate. Hot chocolate lovers are encouraged to attend. Noon-1 p.m. facebook. com/events/317711948706685. The Philadelphia Flyers hope to turn things around in December by starting it off with a victory over the rival Boston Bruins. 1 p.m. $57-$303. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

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Every Brilliant Thing spotlights South Philly resident Scott Greer in a tour-de-force performance billed as a “moving, insightful and hilarious new one-person play that is unlike anything you’ve seen before.” He will lead the audience through a remarkable journey that truly examines what makes life worth living – and the power of theater to bring people together. Times vary. Tickets start at $37. Bob and Selma Horan Studio Theatre at the Hamilton Family Arts Center, 62 N. 2nd St. 215-9221122. ardentheatre.org.

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Prohibition Repeal Day Quizzo is your chance to show off your knowledge of the Prohibition era. History buffs and alcohol connoisseurs, see if you can answer “Jane the Great’s” questions. Try complimentary samples of house cocktails made with Redemption Whiskey to honor the day. 8-10 p.m. Free. Bainbridge Street Barrel House, 625-27 S. 6th St. barrelhousephilly.com.

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bars. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave. easternstate.org.

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Christmas Underwater will have visitors venturing to the Shark Realm, and checking out the 18-foot tree decorated with corals, colorful shells and thousands of twinkling lights. The aquarium will also have holiday photo-ops with Santa Claus, story-time sessions with an elf, a “snow shower” dance party and more. The installation will be up 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $29 adult, $21 child. 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, New Jersey. adventureaquarium.com.

It’s A Wonderful Life, a holiday classic, will entertain the entire family. Enjoy a heartwarming journey set in a 1940’s radio station on a crisp Christmas Eve. Times vary. $35-$40. Walnut Street Theatre, Independence Studio on 3. 825 Walnut St. walnutstreettheatre.org. The Christmas Village transforms Love Park into a European winter wonderland. With around 80 vendors, holiday shoppers are sure to find some treasures among the range of international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry, toys and high-quality arts and crafts. Enjoy music and other entertainment that frequent the daily market that will run through Dec. 24. Times vary. Free admission. LOVE Park, 16th and JFK Blvd. philachristmas.com. Holiday Toy Drive is a way to give back this holiday season. Donate a toy through Dec. 24 in exchange for a “buy one, get one free” admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. Your toy will go to a child who has a parent behind

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Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is back. Grab the skates for Philly’s only outdoor, regulation-sized rink. Come shred some ice, relax with food and drink in the lodge, stroll in the gardens, play arcade games, and warm up by the fire pits. Enter the winterized river park for lights, activities and live entertainment galore. Pay as you go. 101 South Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com.

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Food for (serious) thought How the Art Museum’s PHL Assembled Kitchen serves up plates of history

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t started with a series of questions. In the first chapter of “Learning to be Hungry: Holdin’ on Together,” author Ntozake Shange wondered: “What sated the appetites of slaves no longer slaves, Africans now Haitians, ordinary men made mystical by wont of their taste for freedom? How do we consecrate newfound liberty?...I need to know how we celebrate our victories, our very survival. What did we want for dinner?” It was these wonderings that launched and has sustained the mission of the PHL Assembled Kitchen project. The food-based project, an extension of the Philadelphia Museum of Art “PHL

Assembled” initiative, developed rotating menus since the beginning of September, presenting dishes around three key themes: Survival, Resistance and Victory. Until Dec. 7, patrons of the Philadelphia Museum of Art can get a taste of the “Victory” menu in the cafe of the Perelman Building. The project offers recipes and dishes that have been curated and prepared by a group of 12 culinary artists, cooks and storytellers. While planning menus, the artists wanted to make sure museum patrons could understand that this wasn’t just a dining experience but also part of the PHL Assembled art project. It’s also very personal for each artist as the dishes reflect personal stories and histories. Three of the women involved in the project and spoke with PW on the meaning and inspiration be-

hind their dishes. Catzie Vilayphonh, is a multimedia artist; khaliah d. pitts, is a writer and food educator; and Nia Danielle Minard is a curious cook that left her 9-to-5 to pursue her culinary dreams. In the case of Vilayphonh, born in a refugee camp, she was immediately drawn to the theme of Survival. The dish she chose to showcase in this project is called, “mieng,” a sticky rice filled lettuce wrap, a very traditional dish that’s not even routinely served in Laotian restaurants. Vilayphonh explained that the process of making it exemplifies survival as the rice goes through many stages and transformations before reaching its final form as “mieng.” The filling is made from pre-cooked rice that is then dried and fried, after it is mixed with a broth

to make a savory spread. For Laotians this snack is a way for them to preserve rice, and prevent food waste, as sticky rice doesn’t carry a long shelf life. When she was the featured artist of the week, Vilayphonh did a live presentation of the dish to show all the different stages that the rice goes through before ending up as the savory sticky rice dish on the menu. The meals are prepared offsite by the prep staff and served on premise by the operation staff of the museum. The prep staff arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and prepare meals for about 120 people. The cafe not only feeds museum patrons but also most of the museum staff. This type of service, where warm, fresh food prepared with intention in a communal workplace setting isn’t something you see often in Western working culture. Each artist taught the operating kitchen staff how to properly recreate their dish, which ended up being an interesting culture exchange and learning experience. Sourcing ingredients in bulk was at times tricky given seasonality and perishability. Minard recalls visiting as many fishmongers in Chinatown as she could, to find the best fish; shopping for the ingredients for Vilayphonh’s sticky rice dish, having to go hunting in tiny Laotian markets and having the business owners show her their own versions of the dish. “To me, just even the humbleness of going into this part of town that I’d never really been into, and to be accepted and well received, the patience of folks when I had my lists, and to be connected and working it out...I don’t know any other way to describe it,” said Vilayphonh. “To be invited into their homes to talk about how people come together over food, it was just magic really, it was just food magic.” Also contributing to the Survival menu, was pitts. She made turmeric grits over wilted greens, a recipe inspired by her memory of enjoying grits with her family every Sunday morning, and from a modified recipe that she crafted herself while fasting for Ramadan. pitts remarks, “You cannot be victorious or survive unless you resist in some way.” Regarding selecting their dishes, Minard added, “It’s a nightmare to just pick one as someone who eats everything! To me survival, resistance and victory, are themes that are salient across food. One of the things that I picked that didn’t make it on the menu was a black-eyed pea fritter.” One of the caveats in creating the menus was that they couldn’t prepare anything fried. Blackeyed peas are considered symbols of luck, blessings, survival and hope, so for Minard the idea was that you gotta eat your good luck at the end of the year – as is tradition in the Mississippi Delta region where she grew up. Black-eyed peas did end up on the Survival menu in “The People’s Peas” which was prepared by fellow artist Shivon Love. See FOOD SCENE, page 54>>

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<<Continued from page 52 --“May we imagine victory? May we cook for it? How does it taste for you? What’s on your victory table?� — Frances Rose.

The current Victory menu includes: coconut sea salt rolls, ‘Between the Worlds’ whihc is a coconut rice and beans dish, Shiktay Moru, a salt fish dish; Sucker’s Succotash, featuring Mississippi Hot Tamales and collard greens. Minard who made the last two dishes noted: “As an adult, I resist by embracing my Black culinary heritage and ensuring that cultural traditions survive.� explaining that black folks have been making hot tamales for over 100 years in the Mississippi Delta. How did this come to be? “Most people don’t know that Mexicans came to pick cotton after the Civil War, and I think that confluence of culture, just being able to bring something portable, because most folks brought leftovers from breakfast, people were working together and living together and that’s how you’re sharing food,� added Minard. “Our tamales are wetter and more savory, it’s really like street food, and they can be like super duper spicy, and traditionally made with pork. I chose it because this

is [a substantial] piece of Southern culture that’s quirky and people don’t even know about.� Although food is the focus, this menu is an art project and the space in which it is served was also designed with intention. Curated by Shanti Mayers (owner of The Sable Collective boutique), the usually sterile cafe area was repainted with the warm branded colors of the Assembled project, shelves were lined with artifacts—records, art, family heirlooms, kitchen artifacts—donated by each artist. A quote from NShange adorns a terracotta red wall; and custom music playlists were created for ambience. Even the ceramics that house sauces on tables were custom made for the space and are symbolic of the three themes with imagery of plants, seeds and blooming flowers. Communal tables were also designed and replaced the usual furniture of the cafe. The overall goal? Make the space feel like home while fostering discussion. Trust, there is much to talk about once you get through the PHL Assembled exhibit and sit down to have a meal. The museum hopes that projects and exhibits like this encourages more people to come and explore the Perelman Building. These menus give Philadelphians the opportunity to try cuisines from around the world and the

Where tastes emerged Since September, the PHLA Kitchen has been serving up uniquely inspired thematic dishes inside the Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There is still time (through Dec. 7) to catch the Victory Menu. Here’s a look at the current menu, its creators and the other culinary artists that inspired the Survival and Resistance menu. Interested in checking it out? Lunch is Tuesdays-Sundays from 10:30am2:30pm. Victory menu (Now through Dec. 10) Coconut Sea Salt Rolls by Acorn & Frances Rose Shiktay Moru by Pascale Boucicaut Stewed Collards and Mississippi Hot Tamales by Nia Minard Sister’s Original Supreme Pies by Sister Nefertari Muhammad African diaspora in one sitting, to taste how these dishes riff off and compliment each other in unexpected ways, as well as to experience and learn about how food traveled across the world, what staples and seeds came with those who were transported by force and planted in the New World.

In an era where we’re constantly in a rush it’s not often that we take a breath before a meal, and use all our five senses to take it in; these meals give you an opportunity to be thoughtful about what you’re eating while also remarking on what different cultures eat in times of strife and joy.

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<<Continued from page 36 Once the team is set up, they fight alien Steppenwolf, a walking video game enemy who is collecting three boxes that, when assembled, have the power to destroy the world. And that’s it. That’s the whole plot. As straightforward as could be. Everything about this movie’s production had

set it up to fail. It’s hard to recall a movie with a more cursed production cycle. First, it had the reputation of the other movies preceding it to overcome. The film is directed by Zack Snyder, a divisive filmmaker who has been critiqued for trying to infuse dark, gritty realness to his inherently goofy source material. (Seeing men in capes brood over existential issues doesn’t nec-

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essarily qualify as entertainment.) Snyder had to leave the film during its postproduction phase due to the tragic suicide of his daughter. He was given the opportunity to postpone the film, but instead passed the mantle to director Joss Whedon to maintain the release date. Whedon proved to be a polarizing choice – he directed both “Avengers� movies, and his light, quip-packed tone is much different from Snyder’s. The two directors work surprisingly well together, and without foreknowledge, it might be hard to pick out inconsistencies in the film. Whedon reportedly ordered extensive reshoots, and character and setting appearances sometimes look questionably out of place, if only for a few frames. The reshoot schedule yielded another problem; Henry Cavill, who played Superman, had a full beard for another role he was filming, which he was contractually obligated to not shave. The studio ended up making the making the hackneyed decision to digitally edit the character’s mustache out (surely there were better options, such as simply having the character grow a beard). The character’s upper lip looks like it’s made of plastic in brief glimpses, just enough to be noticeable. When all’s said and done, the upper lip may be what the film is most remembered for. It’s a symbol of the struggles the film went through, and also represents the overall fakeness of the film. It’s a very reactionary production – Snyder and

the screenplay (written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer) clearly took criticism of previous films to heart. Gone is the brooding over indulgence. Rewritten are the scenes where Batman attempts to contextualize Superman (a literal alien) into modern-day politics. Instead, what’s left from the double whipped production is a light, simple, but relentlessly enjoyable action picture that does what the movies have failed to do from the start – entertain. The action beats are adrenaline pumping, and Snyder and Whedon do a fantastic job of making each hero’s blend with others. Flash’s super speed is a highlight, using slow motion to illustrate how he can run around and manipulate every player on the battlefield in just a second real time. The film is an improvement on every technical level – characters have clear growth arcs (Gadot does a particularly good job exposing the insecurities of her larger than life character), CGI has improved (though is still laughably bad, in all honesty), and the tone finally feels natural. It’s more than a little mind-numbing that, once DC has finally found the path to redemption, fans have seemingly decided to abandon the world. For the movie to be this good is something of a miracle. If plans for this series to continue end up changing (which isn’t out of the question in light of the box office returns), at least it will have somewhat redeemed itself first. The injustice of it all.

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