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Volunteers with the Small Fry program, including founder Alissa McLaughlin, front row, middle, pack bags full of turkeys, recipes and healthy ingredients for families to take home and cook themselves. Photo by R i c h a r d Ba r n e s

■ The South Philly Review honored impressive youths. See page 22.

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Local philanthropists show generosity of spirit during the Thanksgiving season for children to seniors. ■ By Bill Chenevert R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r

lissa McLaughlin, of the 2000 block of Pemberton Street, was volunteering with some ■ An East children in her neighborhood, when she Passyunk Crossing noticed a distinct lack of concentration in football team took many of them with whom she was working. She its first step toward a state championship. See page 39.

asked the director of the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 740 S. 17th St., why they seemed to struggle with behavior and focus, and the answer seems to have given her new purpose in life. “He told me since most of the kids are on public assistance they were not eating over the weekends because they were provided school breakfast and lunch,” McLaughlin explained. “I figured if I

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taught the kids how to cook on Saturday and sent them home with supplies to practice the recipes, I could theoretically provide at least two healthy meals over the weekend.” That was more three years ago, and it gave her the inspiration to start Small Fry, a program for See VOLUNTEERING MATTERS page 10 >>

Five decades later, Hall of Fame Mummers captain Bill Isaacs is seen as the man who forever changed the annual revelry.

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What are you most thankful for this year?

“I’m thankful to be alive. Thankful that God spared me another day. Granted me another year, another Thanksgiving.” Paul Gowans, Broad and Jackson streets

“I’m grateful just to still be on the Earth. I’m grateful for my health. Just to still be here. And family.” Andrea Young, Seventh and Cantrell streets

Letters Favoring fair funding

To the Editor: Tom Cardella takes great offense at the news that the total discretionary budget given to each principal in the School District of Philadelphia for this school year was just $160 (“Supporting Schools,” Nov. 20). And well he should. What happens to a school with such a tight budget — not enough for a week’s groceries — let alone the whole year for a school that might have, say, 400 students? That would break down to just 40 cents a year per student. Laughable if it were not true. That means schools have been left to their own devices. They must come up with the needed cash to take care of everyday expenses. Teachers and parents must dip into their own wallets

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to buy basic supplies like paper, pencils, calculators and toilet paper. It means that staff do extra duties to make up for missing employees. If there is no reading specialist, for example, teachers have to make special accommodations within their daily schedules to give as much individual attention as possible. In some schools, students might help wash their own cafeteria tables. In others, they have to make do with no playground equipment. It means that repairs do not get done. That mold can form because of leaks. That toilets get clogged and do not get repaired. Worst of all is the message this sends to children. They see dirty, unsanitary buildings, with leaks, vermin and other effects of poor maintenance. They wonder why they have to share books. If they are spared all this, it is because their teachers and parents are making up the shortfall. Imagine having a bake sale to buy crayons and markers. When all this started, the School Reform Commission told everyone that they did not have

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enough money to meet basic needs and still pay for employee benefits — a false claim, since teachers offered to pay for their own health plans. They claimed they needed a local tax to pay for these basic needs. Thus, the cigarette tax was passed and, hidden in the law, an amendment that, lo and behold, permitted unlimited charter school applications. No money for toilet paper one day, but now money for opening new charters. Mirabile dictu! All this in a state that had the money to convert an entire city, York, to a charter system. Cardella claims many Philadelphians do not care unless their own children are affected. Well, that applies to thousands of children in South Philly who go to schools like Fell, Taggart, Kirkbride, Southwark, Jenks, Stanton, Key and Jackson. We will have a new governor who ran on a platform of balanced school funding. If we care about our city and its future, we will get on the bandwagon of a fair school funding formula and a moratorium on for-profit charter school chains. Gloria C. Endres South Philadelphia

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South PhillyReview Sad about the news To the Editor: Having grown up on Packer Avenue and remembering when the Walt Whitman Bridge was not there, I am sad that a casino will be built on Packer Avenue now. I really feel that it will not be as successful as the businessmen think it will. The economy will never be the way it was, and gambling halls is not the way to build it up. They say it will create jobs, but not jobs like I worked my whole life. Jobs with meaning and honor. I would like to see Mr. [Bart] Blatstein be the owner, as he is a great businessman and works with the neighbors. Mr. [David] Cordish, I am not so sure. No matter who fights against it, they will build it and the outcome cannot be good. I did not patronize casino halls, and find slot machines stupid and a waste of time. No one really wins in those places in the long term. Finally, there is no intersection at Ninth Street and Packer Avenue. There is 10th Street, and then Darien Street on the south side of Packer Avenue. Maddie Caputo South Philadelphia Comment on these letters or topics at southphillyreview.com/opinion/letters.

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n Nov. 18, Steven Martorano turned himself in to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Public Corruption Task Force following a grand jury investigation centering on the disappear- Steven Martorano ance of 13 bank deposit bags. The 42-yearold awaits a Jan. 6 status hearing for 13 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property and three counts of tampering with public records or information. The task force charged Martorano, of the 3200 block of South Chaucer Street, with stealing $155,440 in bail money from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility. The missing cash became apparent through the grand jury’s work, which determined that 13 bags went missing from the First Judicial District’s Bail Acceptance Unit between September 2010 and February 2011. Records related to those funds, notably Brinks logbooks and the manual bail binder of government records oversaw by the district, also disappeared, with the focus being on Martorano, who was the sole supervisor in charge of the Bail Acceptance Unit at the facility. On two occasions, he supposedly placed money deposit bags in his Packer Park home, which his ex-employer never authorized for him to do, rather than having them retrieved by Brinks or deposited into the district’s bank account. Investigators also noted that Martorano supposedly commanded a subordinate to deliver only some bags to Brinks and placed $131,908 in cash deposits into three accounts, the first for himself, the second for his daughter and the final one for his businesses, over the duration of the thefts. The grand jury report included mention that Martorano failed to produce the logbooks and bail binder to a district administrator based on a Feb. 8, ’11 request and said that he “suddenly and unexpectedly” resigned from his 10-year post exactly two weeks later.

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POLICE REPORt

A 35-year-old man died two weeks ago after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head. At 7:51 p.m. Nov. 12, Wayne Jones, of the 500 block of Sigel Street, and a friend were on the 600 block of Winton Street when an unidentified man shot them, Officer Jill Russell of the Police Public Affairs Unit said. Authorities pronounced Jones dead at the scene, while they arranged the other

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male’s transport to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Witnesses, who described the shooter as 6 foot and wearing a dark brown jacket, told police they spotted him running west on Snyder Avenue from Seventh Street. The man’s race is unknown, Russell said, adding police retrieved more than two dozen shell casings. To report information, call the Homicide Division at 215-686-3334, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.

Alleged caser caught Police arrested a South of South man sought in connection with a Point Breeze-situated heist. First reported in the Nov. 13 South Philly Review as “Monetary mischief,” an unknown male entered Lids Cafe, Antwan Burgess 2243 Tasker St., at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 20, casing the establishment for nearly 20 minutes before departing, only to return a short time later. Acting as a patron, he positioned himself to gain a view of the entire bar, with video footage catching a female accomplice entering the establishment. The woman immediately walked behind the bar and simulated she had a firearm in demanding money from the bartender, who gave her up to $300. The suspects entered a minivan and fled in an unknown direction. Surveillance video captured images of the suspects, with authorities identifying the male as Antwan Burgess. They arrested the 30-year-old resident of the 2100 block of Catharine Street Nov. 18 and charged him with robbery, criminal conspiracy, theft and simple assault.

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Authorities are seeking a woman who stole a United States Parcel Service package from a Dickinson Square West home two weeks ago. At 4:05 p.m. Nov. 14, a postal worker left an item behind the screen door of a 500-block-of-Reed-Street home, with surveillance video capturing an unknown female approaching from Sixth Street to take the parcel at 4:45 p.m. before heading east on Reed Street toward Fifth Street. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com /forms. SPR Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmy ers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Com ment at southphillyreview.com/news/policereport.

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Five decades later, Hall of Fame Mummers captain Bill Isaacs is seen as the man who forever changed the annual revelry. n By James J. Julia Special Contributor

n a little more than a month, the Mummers will again make Philadelphia the home to the nation’s most unique New Year’s celebration. For the 115th year, the String Bands will provide the sound of the Philadelphia Mummers while the Fancy Division will offer the beauty and pageantry and the Comic and Wench Divisions add originality and satire. The Fancy Brigades will combine life-size floats with crisp choreography, but then again, hasn’t it always been that way? In fact, for one division, it has not! Go back to 1960, and you can still use what I referenced above for all but the Fancy Brigade Division. The brigades who came into existence in the late ’40s were still searching for their identity. In ’60, they were viewed as String Bands without instruments. In ’62, that was about to change. The Downtowners, 148-50 Snyder Ave., chose a theme called “Dixie Fantasy,” and Hall of Fame captain and founder Bill Isaacs Sr. had an idea to build a “Steamboat” to feature in the theme. His idea kept growing, and in the end, the Downtowners’ theme featured a then unheard of 35-foot “Showboat” float. While the Downtowners that year were not the first brigade to build a float, no one had ever done it on such a grand scale. Due to its size, the weight of it would make it difficult to maneuver. So Bill, a captain emeritus who passed away in 2009 at age 87, came up with an idea to build the float on a car (a 1953 Packard), which was an-

other division first. The Downtowners finished fourth in the ’63 Parade — their first time in the top four. According to Bill, “while we did not win, I knew the large floats would be used in Downtowner themes from that point forward.” Not even the 12th-Street-and-Oregon-Avenue product could have realized his prized theme with a life-size float had changed the Fancy Brigades forever. He had provided the division with their identity, one which would finally separate them from the other divisions. Bill’s mix of large floats and crisp military drills would make the Downtowners a power-house competitors in the ’60s and ’70s. During that time, the Downtowners built an Elephant that Bill rode on for their first place Genghis Kahn and the Mongols theme in ’65. Bill would follow up with a Chinese Pagoda (’75), an Aztec Temple (’73), a Viking Ship (’76), and his favorite, a 45-foot Pirate ship (’71), which according to Bill “could turn on a dime.” As it hAppens with competition, by the mid-’70s the other Brigades started to catch up with the Downtowners’ building skills. For the brigade division, people came out to see the floats as much as they did the spectacular costumes. Over the years, the themes continued to evolve. They have grown in size and number and became more animated. Many have contributed to this evolution but the following made significant contributions: In the ’80s, Dave Moscinski introduced lightweight foam, making the floats easier to maneuver, Butch D’Amato introduced animation, making the floats more than just backdrops, and the Shooting Stars, under Mickey Adams, expanded the scope of the floats. Bill would be proud to know that his Downtowners are still talented float-builders. As you watch the spectacular presentations put on by the brigades this New Year’s Day, know that the birth of the presentations started 53 years ago by a man named Bill Isaacs and his Steamboat Float. SPR James J. Julia is the president of the Philadelphia Mummers Fancy Brigade Association. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.

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What an honor

he Local Media Association announced its 2014 Newspaper of the Year recipients on Nov. 19, with the South Philly Review landing an Honorable Mention nod in Class D Division (non-daily, over 37,500 circulation). “Nice mix of community news covering the arts and lifestyle. Front page photos and stories are excellent,” the judges commented. “... The decision to have one story and it’s accompanying photo dominate the front page is very effective.” Canada-based publications Newmarket Era and Peace Arch News claimed the top-two spots, respectively, while the St. Louis American earned thirdplace recognition.

DNC finalist

he City of Brotherly Love is one of three cities still in the hunt to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Columbus, Ohio and New York City are the others following visits to the potential host sites. The weeks July 18, 25 or Aug. 22 are under consideration, with the location and date announcements expected to come early next year. Birmingham, Ala., and Phoenix, Ariz. were the other two cities in the running that didn’t make the final cut.

Honoring Joey Vento

he Howard Cull Memorial Breakfast is taking place 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at Popi’s Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th St. The Man of the Year award will be given out in memory of Joey Vento, the late owner of Geno’s Steaks, 1219 S. Ninth St. He was selected by the awards committee consisting of previous winners. Send checks to Joseph Keegan, 2533 S. Lambert St., Philadelphia, PA, 19145.

Hungry for another

T This picture of Bill Isaacs comes from a double victory for theme, “Close Encounters of the Fantasy Kind,” and captain.

he PIDC announced that Mercer Cafe has signed a lease to open a restaurant at The Philadelphia Navy Yard next spring. It will be located in Building 623 at 4920 S. 15th St. The family owned and operated business has a 14-year-old Port Richmond location that specializes in gourmet breakfast and lunch. SPR Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/briefs.

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Photo 1: Music by the Gin Canaries made for a nice compliment to the abundance of provisions available Nov. 8 as Taproom on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St., hosted the “One Year Anniversary SpecTAPular” to celebrate Michael Strauss and Pete Fry’s ownership. Photo 2: Community members united with 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and state Rep. Jordan Harris Nov. 14 for the Stand Up, Man Up initiative discussion at the Church of the Redeemer, 1440 S. 24th St. The event targeted ways to strengthen the lives of local youths. Photos 3: Warm smiles helped to counter cold winds Nov. 2 3 4 1 15, as the David Pratt 5K Run and 1K Walk occurred at the entrance to the Schuylkill River Trail, 36th and Wharton streets. Photo 4: Carla Hall, a celebrity chef on ABC’s “The Chew,” teamed with chefs Guillermo Pernot, Delilah Winder and Barbie Marshall at the Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom, 4050 S. 26th St., Nov. 20 to prepare a Thanksgiving meal in support of National Diabetes Month. Photo 5: Philadelphia Flyers Chairman Ed Snider stopped by Andrew Jackson School, 1213 S. 13th St., Nov. 20 to inspect its gymnasium. The site could soon host an afterschool program through the businessman. Photo 6: Members of the Seniors Program from the Tolentine Community 5 6 7 Center, 1025 Mifflin St., gathered Oct. 28 for a photo opportunity before catching a P h o t o s P r ov i d e d b y M i c h a e l S t r au s s , K e n yat ta J o h n s o n, M a r v i n Wa r e , M e g Fo u h y, L i s a K a p l a n a n d Ly n n A . Pa n e p i n t o bus for a tour of historic Old City. SPR

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VOLUNTEERING MATTERS continued from page 1 5- to 13-year-olds that focuses on nutrition and kitchen skills, aiming at them bringing home infectious energy and enthusiasm for making wholesome meals. And staying away from snack meals. “The requirements are every meal has to be under 500 calories and all of the items in the recipe need to be on the food stampapproved list so they are able to duplicate recipes at home,” the South of South resident said. Her company, Radiant Matter, an event and logistics operation she founded five years ago, gave her the resources to start Small Fry with her own money (she admits to still figuring out nonprofit and IRS-exempt loose ends). She and her boyfriend have galvanized a strong group of volunteers and families and this past Saturday, they sent 110 kids home with turkeys, recipes and ingredients for side dishes. “This weekend, we had 110 kids and we have 180 kids that are registered for Small Fry,” McLaughlin said, going on to describe the many things they didn’t see coming when it all got started: extreme camaraderie amongst families and volunteers, barricades of literacy and portion control and awareness of how rewarding it would be for those lending volunteer support. “The two main things are the kids need to eat, and we need to be there for these kids and be consistent.” By showing kids how to make chicken nuggets that are baked, healthier versions of pizza, and “skinny” versions of Thanksgiving fix-ins like green bean casserole, stuffing, pie and mashed potatoes, McLaughlin has been emboldened to expand and continue Small Fry a little farther south and into subsidized housing communities. “You can’t just fly in and fly out,” she noted. “Our community needs people that are going to walk alongside them. I’ve learned so much from my kids and their families that my life is 100 times better.”

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ton, a resident of 30th and Mifflin streets, said after having just finished singing Don Moen’s “Give Thanks,” with the lyrics: “Give thanks with a grateful heart / Give thanks to the Holy One … And now let the weak say, ‘I am strong’ / Let the poor say, ‘I am rich.’” “You may not realize it when you’re in your house, you got your heat, you got your food, you got your TV, but you never think about people that are walking and living in the street all week, and we should be thankful for the little things. I am,” Singletary, a mother to three grown children and an adopted five-year-old daughter who goes to the Universal Institute Charter School, 801 S. 15th St., said. “We try to bring the neighborhood back up,” Anthony Williams, the president and founder of Wyde Bodi, which has nine chapters in the Philadelphia area, said. “I love dealing with kids, that’s my main thing. In the summertime we try to get Chef Charles Bunnet (in green) was honored for his service and stood them out at least twice a month for a park with culinary students who helped prepare Thanksgiving dinners for up or the movies. Eric [Holmes] brought us to 2,000 seniors. on board [for the Thanksgiving celebraS ta f f P h o t o b y B i l l C h e n e v e r t tions] and then we started going out to the They’re hopeful that a second location is Council and a slew of donating and chari- community to get his organization and my up and running by January with an eye on table gifts from local businesses. Not only organization involved.” Clearly Thanksgiving is for everyone, Chew Recreation Center, 1800 Washing- does the Universal high school serve as a but for seniors and children especially, it ton Ave. gathering place, but Tasker Elite helps disSmall Fry’s ambitions seem to grow as tribute warm meals to South Philly seniors seems like a holiday where situations have great room for improvement. And Singlethe program matures, too. through another half-dozen satellite sites. “We have also started couponing classes It’s an annual tradition that Tasker Elite tary’s watched plenty of kids fall on tough and budgeting classes for parents. We fo- leader Eric Holmes started eight years ago, times. “I’ve seen them fall through the cracks,” cus how to survive on one modest income” perhaps with divine purpose. McLaughlin said, with her mom proving “One day I just woke up and decided she says. “And it’s either they get into influential in the program’s founding and we’d do something for the seniors. I guess something bad because there’s nothing to in leading lessons, too, showing parents that was God’s calling and ever since then, do. If you provide something for them, they may not end up in jail or in the grave.” “how to take one chicken and turn it into we’ve just kept doing it,” Holmes said. And the Grays Ferry cafeteria was full four meals for five people.” Last year, he revealed they served 1,500 of young and old, in part inspired by the As for a new space, McLaughlin and her mouths, and this year they plan to top it. simple notion that while you’re on Earth, volunteers plan on working with Commu- Between 5 and 6 p.m. the High School’s nity Center site’s directly because “some- cafeteria was modestly full, but Grays Fer- you have to go above and beyond your times you just kind of forge ahead.” ry resident and local community supporter own circumstances. “I don’t mind doing whatever’s necesCheryl Singletary said the event was just sary,” Singletary said. “You have to do On MOnday night at the Universal Auden- getting warmed up. ried Charter High School, 3301 Tasker “This is my community and anything I good while you’re here.” SPR St., Tasker Elite and Wyde Bodi threw a can do, I try to get involved because we Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at bchenev bchenevThanksgiving Dinner for Seniors with need to do things together. I love helping ert@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117. Comment support from 2nd District Councilman Ke- out wherever I can and anything Tasker nyatta Johnson, Grays Ferry Community Elite does, I’m gonna get involved,” Single- at southphillyreview.com/news/features. Stories 10 a.m. Nov. 29. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758. n Parkway Central Branch: SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Program 4 p.m. Nov. 28; Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 9:30 a.m. and Parkway Central Library Tour 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 29; Magic by POLY! and Parkway Central Library Tour 10 a.m. Nov. 30; Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 10 a.m., SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Program 4 p.m., Social Needleworking 6 p.m., Monday Poets: J.C. Todd and

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"Neighborhood gatherings n Dickinson Square West Civic Association holds a Volunteer Meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Mt. Moriah Church, 410 Wharton St. dickinsonsquarewest.org. n East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District holds Small Business Saturday Nov. 29 along the Avenue; and begins Photos with Santa Dec. 3 (continuing 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20) at the Alphabet Garden, 1631 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-3361455. visiteastpassyunk.com. n Edward Bok and South Philadelphia High Schools’ Classes of 1974 celebrate a 40thYear Reunion 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 29 at Anthony’s Catering/IATSE Ballroom, 2401 S. Swanson St. Tickets: $55. Call 302-561-1434 or 215-208-0459. n Friends of Mifflin Square holds a Monthly Meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the park, Sixth and Wolf streets. friendsofmifflinsquare@gmail.com. n Give the Gift of Reading, holds a Holiday Book Drive (Requesting new and gently-used books for Pre-K to Grade 8)

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ovember normally finds folks feeling especially fond of their blessings, with G Bartell able to consider the calendar particularly thought-provoking this year. Through Sunday, the 57-yearold is honoring his heritage and seeking immersion in his new city’s sense of theater as therapy as Nathan, “the cool, single uncle” in “Old Jews Telling Jokes.” “This is a gift to me,” the Queen Village inhabitant said of executing his Penn’s Landing Playhouse-situated role. “There have been gales of laughter that have given me greater

insight on the power that can come from the simplicity of making someone laugh. For that and many other reasons, I could do this play for the rest of my life.” Addressing what the New York Times has tabbed the “magnificent, enduring rhythm of Jewish humor,” Bartell and four peers, including Passyunk Square dwellers Samantha Joy Pearlman and Jonathan Silver, have received regard as analyzers of contemporary conundrums and comforts for their fellow Jews. He has found patrons’ expressions of thankfulness endearing, as they enhance his appreciation not just for his heritage but also for any opportunity to explore his endowments. “It taps into everything I can do,”

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Bartell said of his charges as an actor, cades to pondering his interactions with ney, a path that led Bartell to the presti- should look for it to bring excitement,” physical comedian and pianist. “All those friends and relatives and strangers’ en- gious Juilliard School. He has continued to Bartell said. “There should be that sense things clicks with me, as does serving the counters, too, he has observed that far too court the discipline for discipline, with his of exhilaration. It has to feel like skydiving text because in doing that, I am respect- many instances of resentment occur and website, afreshcupofmusic.com, noting each time.” ing the audience, which is really the sixth that not enough displays of gratitude con- his diverse approach to capturing quality Thrilled to return to the East Coast, the member of the cast.” tribute to society’s upkeep. sounds and writing “straight from his mu- multifaceted mensch loves that the City of The performer has been revering theater“I know which camp I’m in,” Bartell said. sical insides.” Having made a couple drafts Brotherly Love has kept him in the clouds goers since early last month, building on a “Resentment does nothing. I’m grateful for of a show, he intends to have the eventual and has fostered a how-lucky-can-onebond with Queen Village-based producer this time to be on stage. There is that sense product contain copious tunes. guy-be mentality. Having confided that Phil Roy, who courted Bartell for the lo- among many that our show, because of the “Overall, no matter what I’m doing, I performers must prepare for surprises in cal production following his recent San title, of course, has an ‘in-group’ feel, but think I have stuff to say,” the artist said of exploring their art, he added that real life Diego-situated turn as Nathan. Holding an it’s really just about being receptive to our his commitment to his calling. “The fun has hatched its share of unexpected boons, undeniable East Coast mentality primar- emotions and imaginations. It’s a great ve- comes from realizing the importance of especially his relocation to Philadelphia. ily through his New York upbringing, the hicle for me to express how much I want imagination in what we do. It’s odd for me “I’ve really taken to this place,” Bartell eager figure gladly moved to Philadelphia, to grow and how much I can try to help to say I’m in my 50s because inside, I’m said. “People tell you what they think of where he has noticed numerous differences others to do so, too.” still 20.” you, and, most times, it’s positive combetween the turf and his former California Bartell has supplemented his composi- mentary.” digs, even down to reactions to the script. Born in Milwaukee, Bartell grew up on tion career with voice work, handling, Set to mark the final weekend of shows, “There’s nothing to get your arms New York City’s Upper West Side and among other duties, translation narration the actor stated he and his colleagues have around,” Bartell said of San Diego. “I seemed predisposed to make artistic ad- for the independent film “I Will Not Forget aspired “to be a little bit better every single haven’t been here long, but Philadelphia is vances owing to his father’s operatic ap- This, My Friend,” which concerns a key minute.” a very real place where the enthusiasm is titude and his mother’s piano proficiency. conflict in Israel’s history, and character “That means those who catch us at the contagious. The audiences are significant- His begetters, however, strayed from tout- readings for a Shakespeare educational au- end will see us at our best,” Bartell said. ly hipper, too, regardless of age.” ing similar endeavors, with their son say- diobook. That vocation, which he is look- “I’ll be sad to see it end because every moAiming for consistency and sharpness ing he felt they behaved so in order to pre- ing to enhance as he adjusts to life in Phil- ment has been rewarding.” SPR in reinventing classic jokes, the hire, who vent a collision with disappointment. meshed with his acting and CODE: SBS-14-4L PUB/POST: USSPI tabloidadelphia, 9.7x5; Various hasPRODUCTION: D. 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ou wanted a turkey for Thanksgiving, we all got one. This one doesn’t have drumsticks, it will have slot machines. About 2,000 slot machines and 125 gaming tables, four restaurants, a seven-story garage, a 240-room hotel and a live music venue that seats 1,000 (no mention of a partridge and a pear tree, but maybe that’s coming too). This is some big turkey. Located right at Ninth Street and Packer Avenue, which needs more noise and congestion like the Eagles need another game in Green Bay. Are we supposed to say, “Thank you, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board”? I was thinking of something a little less polite and a lot more profane. Someday logic and reason will prevail. Someday truth and justice and the American way will be more than a slogan for a comic book hero. Someday — just not today. I’m not going to go through the byzantine machinations of the last six years when a South Philly casino was but a gleam in David Cordish’s eye. He’s not a villain here, nor is John J. Dougherty, who sees only jobs for his electrical union members (although by all accounts, a little refresher course in manners at community meetings might be in order), nor are our elected representatives who were waiting for an invitation to act rather than lead the opposition (really, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, it was your constituents’ failure to follow the “formal process?” And state Sen. Larry Farnese, I love you, I love your staff, but do you really believe that your best course was that you not take sides against the silliness of selecting this South Philly location?). No villains here, just a lack of political leadership, and in some cases, stupidity, greed and self-interest. Hey, I know we have a reputation down here of opposing anything and everything. And I know that the community has gotten some jobs in the sports and entertainment complex (mostly low-paying and parttime), and some other perks as well. None of that has anything to do with the facts that make the Gaming Control Board’s decision a farce of epic proportions. The board’s selection had leaked out weeks, maybe months, ago. Hey, if I were a betting man, I would’ve bet on South Philly being designated as the destination, but nobody would’ve taken that bet because it was a foregone conclusion. Residents were made to feel as if their input was meaningless, and who’s to blame them? Tell me, please, how anyone in their

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right mind thinks that what Philadelphia needs is another casino? We’re only 60 miles away from crumbling Atlantic City, a place that bet its life blood on the casino industry and now threatens to turn into a 21st-century version of a ghost town (anyone see that tumbleweed blowing around on the boardwalk?). The casino industry is finding out that there are only so many folks interested in gambling and when you build more casinos, you run into the law of diminishing returns. The boom in casinos is as dead as the Gold Rush of the 1800s. There is no gold in them thar hills. You would think that by now, the Gaming Control Board would’ve realized that all those promises of jobs and revenue are built on the backs of the folks least able to afford it. If ever there was a regressive tax, this is it. There is no free lunch to the services we want and need. And yet, here is the Gaming Control Board seemingly blind to everything going on around them, intent on having another casino just seven miles away from the one at Columbus Boulevard. You don’t think that by adding another casino, you’re going to be taking the sugar away from SugarHouse? Really? Ask the folks who run SugarHouse Casino. Let’s say you’re the Gaming Control Board. You don’t believe in the reality of the glut of casinos. You truly believe another casino would be beneficial to Philadelphia. You’re willing to ignore the mayor who has told you it ain’t so (and mayors are not known for turning down new revenue streams). Forget about all that. You want another casino. You want another businessman to make money. You want Johnny Doc to get his 1,100 or so jobs. You think you can make everybody see the light. There is another way. There’s the old Daily News and Inquirer building at Broad and Callowhill streets. That area of North Broad Street is starting to see a renaissance of sorts with some good eateries and such. Bart Blatstein, a local guy, is willing to take that old building and replace it with a casino that could help boost the area. There is no community opposition. Let me repeat that for the hearing impaired: There is no community opposition. Build your castle of dreams there. Have your casino without disrupting the quality of life for residents in the area. Think about how you would like to live near a casino-hotel in an area that is already clogged with traffic and noise. Don’t be a slave to your statistical reports and studies. Just open your eyes to common sense. An equitable solution is staring you in the face. You’ve given folks 30 days to appeal your decision. You — the Gaming Control Board — also have 30 days to back off and admit you made a mistake. Take back your turkey. SPR Comment at southphillyreview.com/opinion/ cardella.

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enedict Cumberbatch is shatteringly effective in “The Imitation Game,” a handsomely executed period piece that casts Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, the mathematical genius who cracked the Nazi-created Enigma code, and thus, along with his team, altered the course of World War II. Fraught with boiling emotion and tics of convincing genius, it’s Cumberbatch’s finest performance. Unfortunately, it’s underserved by a script that settles for drama-deflating convention. “The Imitation Game,” at least, takes a forthright approach to Turing’s homosexuality, framing the story with the codecracker’s postwar indictment for “indecency,” and tracing, back to his childhood in private school, the feelings that all but certainly fueled his brilliance. Yet, again, only Cumberbatch is able to convey truly the gravity of Turing’s circumstances, whereas the film itself would prefer to serve you a superficial analysis of otherness. As seen in everything from “The Da Vinci Code” to whatever detective procedural you watched last week, “The Imitation Game,” moreover, falls into the trap of all-too-conveniently locking its pieces together, such as when an impromptu pub conversation sparks a breakthrough that’s so over-emphasized, it’s stripped of plausibility. Ultimately, this is something of a tragedy for Cumberbatch and the rest of the cast, like Keira Knightley (who plays a fellow code breaker and Turing’s beard of a wife) and Mark Strong (who plays an

MI6 agent). These actors are giving their everything to a movie they clearly believe in, and it’s rather unignorable (and unforgivable) that the movie isn’t returning the trust and the favor. That said, if you want to see Cumberbatch, one of our very best actors, in peak form, there’s no hotter ticket.

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Opens tomorrow at area theaters

Recommended Rental The Hundred-Foot Journey PG Available Tuesday

Though this lukewarm adaptation of the delectable best-seller may not change your life in the way the haute cuisine in the film seems able to, it’s still a goes-down-easy lark that, however precious at times, recognizes food as one more agent that can break cultural barriers. Helen Mirren is the French iron chef whose heart is softened, and fresh talent Manish Dayal is the Indian prodigy who goes from her foe to her protégé. SPR Comment and see the trailers for this week’s movies at southphillyreview.com/arts-and-enter southphillyreview.com/arts-and-entertainment/movies.

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The nationally ranked Villanova men's basketball returns to South Philly to take on the Delaware Blue Hens 4:30 p.m., Nov. 30. Tickets: $15-$40. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

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Other Goodies “A Streetcar Named Durang: Two Burlesques and a Western”: Through Nov. 28. Tickets: $20. L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. idiopathicridiculopathyconsortium.com. Vampires, Sex, and Ghosts Tour: Through Nov. 29. Tickets: $20. Grim Philly Twilight Tours, 599 Market St. 856-829-3100. grimphilly.com. “Cinderella”: Through Nov. 30. Tickets: $20-$115.50. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. Heather Ujiie: “Erotic Alchemy”: Through Nov. 30. Art Alliance, 261 S. 18th St. 215-646-4302. “Danzas de Cuba”: Through Nov. 30. Tickets: $8-$40. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 215-925-9914. paintedbride.org. “Old Jews Telling Jokes”: Through Nov. 30. Tickets: $45-$65. Penn’s Landing Playhouse, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 855-448-7469. plplayhouse.com.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” gets the holiday season started off with the classic tale of miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge’s cold heart getting warmed up by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future Nov. 29-Dec. 21. Tickets: $14-$16. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-5743550. walnutstreettheatre.org. “Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love”: Through Nov. 30. Tickets: Free-$20. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway. 215-763-8100- philamuseum.org. “Pottery By Design”: Through Nov. 30. The Clay Studio, 137-139 N. Second St. 215-925-3453. theclaystudio.org. “do it”: Through Dec. 6. Moore College of Art & Design, 30th St. and Ben Franklin Parkway. 215-965-4027. thegallerisatmoore.org. “The Matter of Frank Schaefer”: Through Dec. 6. Tickets: $15$25. Curio Theatre, 4740 Baltimore Ave. 215-525-1350. curiotheatre.org. “‘Til Divorce Do Us Part: The Musical”: Through Dec. 7. Tickets: $45. The Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210. societyhillplayhouse.org. “QED”: Through Dec. 14. Tickets: $10-$45. Lantern Theater Company, 923 Ludlow St. 215-829-0395. lanterntheater.org. “Great Expectations”: Through Dec. 21. Tickets: $15-$50. The Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215.922.1122. ardentheatre.org. “Bad Jews”: Through Dec. 28. Tickets: $30-$45. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org. “Dear Nemesis”: Nicole Eisenman 1993-2013: Through Dec. 28. Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. 215-898-7108. icaphila.org. Readkykeulous by Ridykeulous: “This is What Liberation Feels Like”: Through Dec. 28. Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. 215-898-7108. icaphila.org. Marry Poppins: Through Jan. 4. Tickets: $20-$95. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org. Sesame Street Presents: The Body: Through Jan. 4. Tickets: Free-$23. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi.edu. “Arthur and the Tale of the Red Dragon: A Musical Panto”: Through Jan. 11. Tickets: $20-$50. People’s Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern. 610-644-3500. peopleslight.org.

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Bescribbled, Nibbled, and Dog-Eared: Early American Children’s Books: Through Jan. 18. Tickets: Free-$10. The Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008-10 Delancey Place. 215-732-1600. rosenbach.org. “Chocolate: The Exhibition”: Through Jan. 24. Tickets: Free$15.95. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway. 215-299-1000. ansp.org. Walter Elmer Schofiled: “International Impressionist”: Through Jan. 25. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. 215247-0476. woodmereartmuseum.org. “Do You Know Pippi Longstocking?”: Through Feb. 16. Tickets: Free-$8. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. americanswedish.org. Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out: Through April 12. Tickets: $15.50-$29.50. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi.edu. William Glackens: Through Feb. 2. Tickets: Free-$22. The Barnes Foundation, 2025 Ben Franklin Pkwy. 215-278-7000. barnesfoundation.org. “Native American Voices: The People-Here and Now”: Through 2019. Tickets: Free-$15. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.museum. Pleezer and Broasis: 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28. Tickets: $10. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. 267-639-4528. bootandsaddlephilly.com. Todd Glass: Nov. 28-29. Tickets: $22-$33. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedy.com. Culinary Expeditions: Mesoamericas: Nov. 28-30. Tickets: Free-$15. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.museum. Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Nov. 28-30. Tickets: Free-$17. Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave. of the Republic. 215-581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org. Morales Plays Rossini: Nov. 28-30. Tickets: $65-$105 Verizon

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“Kiss Me, Kate” gets into full swing this week after previews through Dec. 13. Tickets: $10-$30. The SkyBox at the Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. renaissancemusictheatre.com. The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers renew their rivalry 1 p.m. Nov. 28. Tickets: $52-$161. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. flyers.nhl.com. 1812 Productions’ “This Is The Week That Is” is whip-smart comedy humor at its finest Nov. 28-Dec. 31. Tickets: $26-$40. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-592-9560. 1812productions.org. Pat Martino, the South Philly jazz guitar giant, holds court in Center City Nov. 28-29. Tickets: $30. Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St. 215568-3131. chrisjazzcafe.com. The Christmas Village transforms LOVE Park into a traditional open-air German holiday market 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday through Dec. 28. Free. 1500 Arch St. philachristmas.com. Franklin Square Holiday Market kicks off with a PHAIR collaboration to bring you great gift options 4-8 p.m. Dec. 1-23. Free. Franklin Square, 200 N. Sixth St. 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org. Living Colour, the legendary funk-punk band responsible for “Cult of Personality,” performs 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets: $25-$37. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. worldcafelive.com. WMMR's Preston & Steve Camp Out For Hunger will once again collect non-perishiable items for Philabundance Dec. 1-5. Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave. wmmr.com/events/campout-for-hunger. Tom Green will make us nostalgic for the '90s with his famous idiocy 7:15 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets: $22.50. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedy.com. “An Evening of Style and Grace,” Kenneth and Faatimah Gamble’s fashion show fundraiser, comes into style 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $125-$250. University of the Arts, 320 S. Broad St. 215-7326518 x. 121. universalfashionshow.org.

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Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. 267-639-4528. bootandsaddlephilly.com. Scratch Night December: 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Free (donations accepted). FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com. Second Annual Holiday Tree Lighting: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut St. 215-5644747. shopsatliberty.com. Relient K: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets: $18-$21. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215922-1011. lnphilly.com. Yung Lean & Sad Boys: 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets: $17-$20. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com. Jesse Marchant: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets: $10. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. 267639-4528. bootandsaddlephilly.com. Yoga with Elmo: 11-11:30 a.m. Dec. 3. Free. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215448-1200. fi.edu. Holidays at the Museum: Ugly Sweater Party: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Free-$20. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway. 215-763-8100-

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Philadelphia 76ers versus the San Antonio Spurs: 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets: $30-$305. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-339-7600. nba.com/sixers. “Beats, Brews & Banter” with Chris Powell from Man Man: 7 p.m. Dec. 1. Free.

philamuseum.org. Doo Wop Night featuring the Funseekers Doo Wop Group: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $35 (fixed menu). Johnnie’s Italian Specialties, 2240 S. 12th St. 215-334-8006. Martina McBride: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $54-$75. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com. Skinny Puppy: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $30-$35. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215922-6888. thetroc.com. Bringin’ In the Season featuring Billy Strayhorn’s “Harlem Nutcracker”: 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $29-$39. Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-8931999. kimmelcenter.org. Sister Hazel: 8 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $20-$32. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-2221400. worldcafelive.com. Strand of Oaks: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $15. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com. Wil Anderson: 7:15 p.m. Dec. 3-6. Tickets: $12-$33. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedy.com. SPR

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Deck the Ave! EPABID and Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC) kick off the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Party at the Singing Fountain (Tasker and EPA) on Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration will include carolers from Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a visit from Santa Claus, holiday sweets from the Avenue and Stogie Joe’s pizza, and much more. After Santa lights the tree, the Joe King Trio will stroll down the Avenue playing holiday music, retailers will be staying open late offering great holiday shopping sales and treats, and Ms Goody Cupcakes will have mini cupcakes and cocoa at the Mifﬂin Triangle from 7-8pm.

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Kathleen’s Stuffed Mushrooms

A delectable decade

aradiso Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1627 E. Passyunk Ave., will mark its 10th anniversary Dec. 1 by presenting a 10-course dinner. The 6:30 p.m. gathering will unite chef/ owner and South Philly native Lynn Rinaldi, set to handle the first course and hors d’oeuvres, with nine other East Passyunk Avenue-situated culinary experts. The cost is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity, with the site to suggest wine pairings. For reservations, call 215-271-6066. SPR

veryone is used to stuffing turkeys around Thanksgiving, but there’s no reason to leave this cooking method to go to the birds during the rest of the year. Kathleen Valle, of the 2600 block of Dudley Street, offers up another idea for a food item that has room for a little more with her Stuffed Mushrooms recipe. Don’t let holiday memories leave you in fear that you’ll be spending hours in preparation mode. These Stuffed Mushrooms are simple enough to make that you’ll be kicking yourself for ever quitting cold turkey on the stuffing following the annual day of thanks. SPR

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20 medium white mushrooms 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, melted 1/2 of a small onion, finely diced 1/2 of a small bell pepper (finely diced) 1 six-ounce can of minced clams 1/4 cup of flavored breadcrumbs 1/4 cup of Parmesan 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Separate the mushroom stems, and finely chop. Add onion, bell pepper and melted butter, then the clams, with the juice, breadcrumbs and cheeses. Mix well. If too loose, add a bit more breadcrumbs. Fill each mushroom cap generously. Place on cookie sheet, and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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hen we came to the end of the long drive down South Broad Street, we were greeted by a man who treated us as if we were his long lost cousins. “Welcome to the Navy Yard. My name is Michael. How can I help you?” “We are looking for Lo Spiedo,” I said. “It is right over there. Enjoy your evening,” he replied. Michael pointed to a building across the street. The woman who took my reservation told me about a parking lot behind the restaurant. It was filled, but luckily we found street parking a block away. Good thing I made a reservation. Lo Spiedo was packed. The site is Marc Vetri’s newest restaurant. He is a James Beard Award-winning chef and undoubtedly the finest Italian chef in the city. He changed the way many of us think abut regional Italian cuisine. Lo Spiedo is a bi-level casual and rustic space. One of the hostesses checked out coats and brought us up in the elevator to the second floor. Tables are highly polished wood set with linen napkins and white plates. The servers who took care of us were among the most professional I have encountered in quite a while. One explained the happy hour prices listed on a separate menu. A Bluecoat martini ($15) and a Negroni ($11) kept us happy until our appetizers arrived. Popcorn tossed with parmigiano butter ($1.50 Happy Hour) was a not-atall-salty snack that went well with drinks. I was intrigued with the focaccia selections. A server told us slices of warm focaccia Fast Break Millie’s Luncheonette & Ice Cream: 1441 W. Shunk St., 215467-8553, $ Philadium: 1631 Packer Ave., 215271-5220, philadiumtavern.com, $

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are served with each order. Beef tartare ($4 Happy Hour) was hand-chopped and seasoned just right. The menu states it is mixed with bagnetto verde, which tasted like a bagna calde mixed with finely minced herbs. The sauce was so tasty, I did not miss the raw egg usually topped on beef tartare. Fresh grilled sardines with olives ($5 Happy Hour) were another winner. The contrast of flavors and textures in this appetizer made it perfect for topping the focaccia. Each appetizer may appear small, but it is large enough for two people. Roast chicken is a thing of beauty and is one of my favorite dishes. Italians love roast chicken so much, Lidia Bastianich wanted it to be her last meal on an episode of “Top Chef. The one-half chicken at Lo Spiedo ($18) is not roasted in an oven. It is rubbed with lemon, olive oil and seasonings before it is spit roasted. I found it way too salty, which was a shame because it was roasted to perfection. The breast meat was not as salty as the thigh and leg, which I could not enjoy. I told a server it was too salty, and the dish was omitted from the bill. Brisket, especially barbecued, has been all the rage for many years. Barbecue restaurants love this classic yet somewhat tough cut of beef. A half order ($16) of brisket from Creekstone farm consisted of a cube of beef sitting in an individual cast-iron pan. Every Jewish grandmother knows brisket must be sliced against the grain for long even slices. This beef was stringy but emitted a fine flavor, although I thought it could have used a sauce. The meat was moist and most tender. Restaurant Review:

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A small glass pitcher of Karamoor red wine ($28) was a merlot-cabernet blend and drank nicely with the chicken and beef. From the sides, we selected BBQ carrots ($5) and spit-roasted cabbage ($7). The carrots were coated in ranch dressing, yet we found them to be overly sweet. The cabbage, on the other hand, was downright delicious. It was coated in Gorgonzola, which added a tasty tang. Each side is served in an individual cast-iron pan. Our thoughtful server remembered to bring us utensils, which is rarely done these days. A sundae was listed among the dolci ($8). I have a vision of what a sundae should look like, a tall glass filled with ice cream and all the trimmings. This version took me aback. A cast-iron pan contained two small scoops of overly sweet chocolate gelato topped with caramel and meringues shaped like Hershey Kisses. A gentleman asked how I liked it, and I told = Very Good

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him it was way too sweet to eat. When we received the check, it was omitted from the bill. The appetizers, one entrée and one of the sides were first-rate. Yet other dishes paled in comparison. The service, however, made our dinner a fine evening that kicked my toques up a notch. Three tips of the toque to Lo Spiedo. SPR

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Lo Spiedo’s Spit Roasted Vegetable Salad

hen Scott Calhoun was turning 16, his dad asked, “Do you want to get a car?” With the response of course being “yes,” the “Well, you better get a job” suggestion quickly

Chef de Cuisine Scott Calhoun

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followed. He started working as a short order cook at a sandwich shop, but when it came time to start thinking about colleges, Calhoun wasn’t quite ready to make cooking-for-others his full-time career, as he enrolled in automotive school. But a year later, he decided to start looking at an alternative career recipe. “Being a grease monkey wasn’t my calling,” Calhoun, who returned to the restaurant scene while taking classes at a community college, said. He ended up enrolling at New York City’s Culinary Institute of America, and remained in the Big Apple to work at Jean-Georges. After two-and-a-half years, Calhoun decided that he wanted to be closer to home, and landed a job at Center City-based Osteria — a Vetri Family establishment. It turned out to be an extremely beneficial decision, as he was promoted to sous-chef after serving as a line cook for a month. When his employer decided to open Lo

Spiedo, 4503 S. Broad St., in the Philadelphia Navy Yard — a first for the booming executive campus — Calhoun was approached about becoming the chef de cuisine. Opening a new restaurant included its share of challenges for the Fishtown resident who travels to and from work via motorcycle. It included working two months straight without a day off — the first of which came on Nov. 18. “One night we got a meat delivery at 4 p.m., and it’s a 10-hour cooking process,” Calhoun said. “I drank a lot of espresso. After hour 12, what’s another five or six hours?” The 130-seat eatery, which translates to “The Spit” in English, focuses on comfort food, much of which is prepared on a custom made 72-inch rotisserie wood fire grill. “It’s comfort barbecue food that I would cook for my friends and family on my days off,” Calhoun, who is sharing a Spit Roasted Vegetable Salad recipe, said.

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IngredIents:

dIrectIons:

1 small cabbage 2 carrots 1 bunch of parsnips 1 small cauliflower (mixed colors) 1 bunch of scallions 1 bulb of fennel Romesco sauce (see below) Toasted skin on almonds Parsley, rosemary and thyme, to taste Red wine vinaigrette For Romesco Sauce 1 cup of toasted almonds 1 quart of roasted red peppers Blended oil (enough to emulsify about 1/3 cup) Salt, pepper and sherry vinegar, to taste

Grill the parsnips, carrots and scallions. Roast the fennel, cabbage and cauliflower until tender. Cut the cabbage and fennel into wedges, cauliflower into florets, parsnips and carrots into matchsticks, and leave scallions whole. For the romesco sauce, place the toasted almonds in a food processor, and pulse until coarsely ground. Add the roasted peppers to the almonds, and blend. Add the oil to emulsify, and salt, pepper and sherry, to taste. Sauté all of the vegetables in the vinaigrette on low to medium heat until they are hot through. Serve the vegetables on top of the romesco, and garnish with the toasted almonds. SPR Comment at southphillyreview.com/ food-and-drink/features.

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Stating their case An East Passyunk Crossing football team took its first step toward a state championship. n By Joseph Myers Review Managing Editor

ast fall, Southern defeated Neumann-Goretti 33-6 in the annual Turkey Bowl. It was the Lower Moyamensing squad’s first victory in the series since 2004. Neumann-Goretti leads overall, 56-20-3. 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947

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already become a local legend Nov. 8 in tallying 209 yards in a 32-14 spanking of

West Catholic that gave his institution its first Catholic League crown since 1954.

He followed that effort with 171 yards Nov. 15, as the Saints downed Prep Charter, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., 12-6, to claim the City AA title, with Roane determining the outcome on a 3-yard plunge with 1:13 remaining. Though coach Charlie Szydlik’s offensive charges have excelled lately, defense, as the saying goes, wins championships. In their three most recent revelry-inducing games, the Saints stymied talented teams, taking the spring out of Springfield thanks especially to a pair of first-quarter sacks when the visiting club seemed destined to open the scoring. The diligent defenders also notched three interceptions and will look to snare more picks to score another program-rousing win. Based on their playoff schedule, the Saints will not play against South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., in the Turkey Bowl. The matchup would have represented the squads’ 80th clash in a series that dates back to 1934. Neumann-Goretti will offer a 10 a.m. open practice on the holiday at McNichol Field, 26th and Moore streets. For those interested in the rivalry, the game history appears below. SPR Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmy jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/sports/features.

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*Southeast Catholic changed its name to Bishop Neumann in 1955 and then to St. John Neumann in 1978. The school merged with St. Maria Goretti High School in 2004 and is now known as Neumann-Goretti High School. SPR

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ractitioners of Roman Catholicism select Sundays as occasions to dignify the divine and give thanks for their blessings. The football players from Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., have started to show that Saturdays can prove equally heavenly and fruitful, with their latest triumph, a 32-7 thumping of Springfield (Montco) at the South Philadelphia super site, 10th and Bigler streets, opening their Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AA championship campaign in thrilling fashion. The East Passyunk Crossing-based athletes will gun for their fourth-straight Saturday victory when venturing to the Slatington-based Northern Lehigh High School to face District 2 conqueror Dunmore. A win in the 1 p.m. quarterfinal duel would give the Saints their 10th triumph in what has become a remarkable run. Junior running back Khalil Roane continued to cause foes frustration, overcoming an early ankle injury to register his sixth-consecutive game with at least 100 yards, going for 146 on 17 carries. The Second-Team All-Catholic outscored the opposition by 5, running for a 17-yard touchdown in the second frame and adding a trio of two-point conversions. He had

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SPORTS BRIEFS n Adult karate lessons Southwark House, 101 Ellsworth St., offers Shotokan karate instruction for ages 14 and up 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact skadojo@gmail. com, or visit karatephiladelphia.org.

n Aid from DiMichele St. John Neumann alumnus Frank DiMichele, who pitched for the 1988 California Angels, has launched promotionarmsaver.com, filling it with videos, photos and eBooks on training techniques for pitchers. Call 610-209-5024, or e-mail thepitchingpro@gmail.com.

n Barry Playground news Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is seeking class instructors for its tutoring, martial arts, tumbling, yoga, zumba fitness and other health options classes. Contact Anthony, 215-685-1886, or anthonyspad@live.com.

n Biddy hockey The Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., is accepting registrations for its biddy hockey program for ages 3 to 7. The $30 cost will cover five weeks of play, a trophy and a uniform. Games will be on Saturdays beginning Dec. 6. Call John, 215-266-4195.

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League MVP award in ’72 as a member of the Chicago White Sox. Mark “Frog” Carfagno, a former groundskeeper for the Phils, has led the campaign for “Crash” to gain baseball immortality, including holding a July celebration at Richie Ashburn Field, 20th Street and Pattison Avenue. Allen’s fate is now a December matter for the Veterans Committee, with a 75-percent vote needed for entry.

n Guerin offerings Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets, hosts beginner and advanced red tiger tae kwon do classes 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Tumbling classes for boys and girls ages 3 to 7 are 4 p.m. Thursdays and those for ages 8 and older will take place Friday afternoons. Cost is $5 per class. Contact 215-685-1894.

n Honoring Clinton St. Gabriel School, 2917 Dickinson St., will honor long-time basketball coach Hank Clinton by dedicating its gym in his honor Nov. 29. The day will consist of basketball games from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include an appearance by the South Philadelphia String Band. Contact George Sumner, ndgeo@aol.com.

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35-game unbeaten streak, which remains a NHL record. Mr. Quinn received the Jack Adams Award for top coach that year and won the honor of coaching the Flyers Alumni team for 2012’s Citizens Bank Park-situated Alumni Game. He also coached Los Angeles, Vancouver, whom he guided to the 1994 Finals, Toronto and Edmonton. “It is a sad day for our sport,” Flyers Chairman Ed Snider said in a press release. “Pat Quinn was an outstanding hockey coach. ... He truly knew how to get our players to play hard every night.”

St. Joseph’s Prep, which includes South Philly residents and All-Catholic designees Ed Mooney and Joe DuMond, won the District 12 Class AAA football championship Saturday by thrashing Ben Franklin 47-22. The Hawks will face Parkland 1 p.m. Saturday at the Allentown-situated Crum Stadium.

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Rizzo Rink, 1001 Front St., hosts an af after school program with homework help, sports, drama, ice skating lessons, games and activities from 3 to 6 p.m. for $15. Starting Nov. 28, the location will offer public skating ($4 rentals) Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 215-685-1593, or visit rizzorink.com.

n Roman Catholic hockey Roman Catholic High School is accepting registrations for South Philly hockey enthusiasts. The program will run until March and is open to first- to eighth-graders. Call Bob, 215-205-9682, or Mark, 215-828-5063.

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n Stewart update Neumann-Goretti graduate Derrick Stewart is averaging 9.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals for the Holy Family University Tigers. The South Philadelphia Tennis Association will hold an indoor Turkey Tennis Holiday Camp for boys and girls ages 12 and under 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 at Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets. All equipment is provided. Camp is free for current SPTA team tennis players and $25 for all others. Free United States Tennis Association memberships will be available, too. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196 or thespta@hotmail.com.

n Thanksgiving football The Prep Charter Huskies, the AA Public League champs and AA City runnersup, will face Frankford in a 9:45 a.m. Thanksgiving tilt at 5000 Oxford Ave.

St. Monica Lanes, 1601 W. Shunk St., is looking for bowlers for its Monday Night League. Contact Kathy, 215-468-6520, or Justin, 215-465-1645. The site also seeks players and teams to fill its 7:30 p.m. Tuesday men’s league. Contact Joe, 215313-3896, or Jim, 267-253-4491.

South-of-South native Dion Waiters is averaging 9.1 points, 1.7 assists and 1.3 rebounds for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Markieff and Marcus Morris, who played high school ball for Prep Charter, have helped the Phoenix Suns to a nice start. Markieff is averaging 14.9 points and 6 rebounds, while twin Marcus is scoring 10 per game and hauling in 3.7 boards.

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Philly Phys Ed oversees the Philadelphia area’s only official coed basketball league for ages 18 and older. Action is at 10:45 a.m. Saturdays at Shot Tower Playground, 131 Carpenter St. Contact Eric Vanderslice, 267-987-8099, or eric@ phillyphysed.com.

Neumann-Goretti held a ceremony Nov. 13 to mark the signings of the following student-athletes: baseball players Pat Doudican, College of Charleston, and Matt McKeown, University of Delaware; girls’ basketball players Ciani Cryor, Georgia Tech; AJ Timbers and Siani Martin, Towson University; and Christina Aborowa, University of Texas; and boys’ basketball player Lamarr Kimble, St. Joseph’s University. Second baseman Vinny Vaccone announced last week he will join the club at Mercer Community College.

The Southeast Youth Athletic Association, Seventh and Bigler streets, is accepting registrations for its winter sports programs, which begin the first week of January. The association will hold coed basketball for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 8 and 9 to 10 and indoor soccer for ages 4 to 7 at the Taggart School gym, Fifth and Porter streets. The basketball fee is $40, and the soccer cost is $20, with the season running through mid-March. Register through seyaasports@aol.com. Call 215-463-8802. The association will also be holding tryouts for a 9-and-younger travel baseball team. Contact Coach Ray, 215-852-5087.

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Pat Quinn, the fifth head coach in Philadelphia Flyers history, died in Vancouver Sunday after fighting a respiratory illness. In his first full season helming the Orange and Black, he led the club to the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals, a run that featured a

Shot Tower Playground, 131 Carpenter St., is taking registrations for its coed 10-and-younger soccer program. Call Mike Townsend, 215-685-1592.

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n Dick Allen update Last month, the Historical Oversight Committee, comprised of Baseball Writers’ Association of America constituents, announced its 10 Golden Era candidates for enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame, including on its list former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Dick Allen. The first baseman, who played nine seasons for the Phils, hit 351 home runs in his career, earned seven All-Star selections and won the National League Rookie of the Year honor in 1964 and the American

The Senators Baseball program will hold tryouts for a 9-and-Younger travel team the first week in January. Call 215874-3894, or e-mail senators9u2015@ gmail.com or peterbuiltllc@aol.com.

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n Tolentine basketball The Tolentine Community Center, 1025-33 Mifflin St., is taking registrations for its adult basketball leagues, with competition being Wednesday nights for men and Thursday evenings for women. Cost is $50. Call 215-389-0717.

n Touch football The Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association is accepting registrations for its touch football program from 6 to 8 p.m. weekdays at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Ages groups are 6 to 8, 9 to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to 17. Contact 215-468-1265.

n UYA Basketball UYA Basketball offers action from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Mari a n A n d e r s o n R e c r e a t i o n C e n t e r, 744 S. 17th St. Boys and girls ages 4 to 16 are eligible to participate. Contact Lorraine, 267-278-9473, or uyabasketball@gmail.com. SPR

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RESidENTiAL & MuLTiFAMiLy iNvESTMENTS 526 W. Lehigh Ave. Store & 2 Apts $210,000 2312 N. Park St. 3 Apts $240,000 5529 Baltimore Ave. Store & Apt $149,000 609 Watkins St. 3 Bedrooms $125,000 2231 N. Front St. Store + Apt $199,000 812 Winter St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $89,000 2448 S. Lee St. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Newly Renovated $249,000

617 Earp St. 2 Beds, 1 Bath $189,900 324 Gilham St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Baths $149,000 4729 James St. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $69,000 5728 N. Lambert St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $59,000 5725 N. Lambert St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $69,000 5751 N. Woodstock St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $59,000 5747 N. Woodstock St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath $74,000 1635 S. 21st St. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths $219,000

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Total Renovation, Two Master Suites, Hardwood Floors, Large Yard, $269,000.

south PhiladElPhia 1818 S. 24th Street

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nEwbold / Point brEEzE rEducEd PricE 1143 S. dorrAnce Street

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Large Three Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Deck, Central Air, Hardwood Floors $189,000.

northErn libErtiEs - triPlEx 225 green Street 3 Apartments Fully Leased, Next to new homes $675,000.

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A wonderful designer home w/prkg, top of line evArtisan 1805 Lombard 1431 Bainbridge $67,500.00 1501-1503 Kater 3 Baths, Hrwd Flrs, Finished Yard & Deck. $399,900 (10 Homes) Basement, erything, 2700 sq. ft., 3BR, 2BA, FP, HW fl rs, deck and $70K kitchen. $525,000 (8 Homes) HURRY 2 ALREADY 5600 Sq Ft 4/3.5 4000 + Sq Ft 4/3.5 4000 + Sq Ft 4/3.5 Roof DeckHome TA 303 Sigel St - A Great Well2 Car Kept 2Elevator Bedroom with Original SOLDHardwood Elevator Deck 332 Reed 810StThis Triplex1118isE.raw space. Make it your dream home or an ideal rental Elevator Deck 2 Car Garage & 2 Car Garage S. 2nd St “A” Moyamensing 118 Catharine St Garage &Size TA Floors,TAFull Kitchen, Nice Yard, Basement & Storage. $189,000 $2,500,000 1000 sq. ft2/1 Prkng, Tx income 4/2.5, patio,deck finished property generating in a&fabulous neighborhood. REDUCED $330,000 Award Wining,3500 sq. ft, $2,500,000 $2,000,000 Abmt , lg grdn. $399,900 basement $369,000 grdn & grg. $1,300,000 1941 E. Moyamensing Ave - Rarely Available! A large Light Filled 3 2827 S. Camac St - Nice 3 BR Home w/Enclosed Porch, Great Natural Light, LR, 1107-1121 N. Howard Hancock LR/DR, Eat in Kitchen & Yard. Bedroom Porch1101-1115 frontN.Home, $299,900 DR,Lg EIK & Deck/Patio. $199,900 1102-1134 N Hope d d 2141 S. Hancock StApproved - Neat Eat in Kitchen, ceBedrooms, Spacious ce Zoned and for & Clean! 2 1714-20 S. 2nd St - Terrific Investment Opportunity! One Story Large Waredu du 16 Town homes + 2 Nice Light & yard PENDING $169,900 house, 64 x 88 Lot Size, 5604 Building SqFt, Private Office, & 2 Powder Rms. stacked Duplexes Re Re Street Spaces in 8 Year Old NC Home with Garage, 3 BR, 3 BA, 109 Federal St20gated -offGorgeous 600-02 N American N/C Salter Street Fab. N/C 123-25 Monroe St 1 Christian #40 Condo 245 Monroe Street Formerly1333550 Norman’s Baby1923-1925-2021-2023 Furniture Showroom. PENDING $599,900 Community Sq Ft 3 + Den/4.5 3 3/2.5, Bsmt Garden, Best N/C .3 + Den/4.5 2 car Courtyard Home. 2/2.5 Deck Great Floor plan 4/2.5$439,000 ,Deck Parrish N/C 3 to 4 BR Fin basement, HW$1,975,000 Flrs, FP & Deck. REDUCED BalconiesDeck Garden + Garage, & TA garage, TA $1,599,000 Garage $369,900 Grdn & Grg. RED $795,000 TA From $469,000 132 Tasker StTA –$979,000 2BR Home w/Wonderful Lg Garden, LR, DR, EIK, Mud Room, Garage From $650,000 424 Dickinson St - Wonderful 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Victorian Home with Hrwd Bsmt, Mechanicals & Storage. SOLD $169,900 n Floors T/O, Granite Kitchen & Fireplace. $399,900 ctio 1425 S.Colorado St - Nice 2BR, 2BA Home w/HW flrs, Granite Kit, Fin Bsmt & tru DBR, 1.5 Bath, HW Floors, ns Twin Home withL2 LD 1715 E Moyamenisng Ave - Corner Co O O w Yard. $184,900 Ne EIK, Finished Basement & Private Front Garden.3 S SOLD $221,900 2S 118 Emily St - Beautiful 2BR, 1BA Home w/Handsome Facade, CA, Exp Brick, Gas Federal 1127 - Great Home L’EAU withJay-Z 3 &BR, 1.5 125 BA, LR, DR, Lg Kitchen, Bsmt & Tax Beyonce 534 QueenMercy Beautiful St 119-123 1 Christian St #22 Ellsworth—Phase III 2107 Bainbridge N/C 7 Homes, 3 /2.5, 753-757 S. Marshall St Development 24 Condos FP, Lg & Side Yard. Between $219,900 502 Delancey 4+Off/3 F & EIK Incredible Pennspoint 3 to 4 + den /2.5 3 + media/2.5 3Abatement + Den/2.5 H/W & Remaining. 3/2 Deck + $184,900 H/W, Bsmt + Gar & TA 6th & 7th off of 2/2 Parking TA 2 1/2 BA + Deck 3 Car Gar TA From $499,000 Deck & Garden $749,000 Garden $499,000 + Parking RED $499,000 Fitzwater 3 Lots $350,000 From $399,000 From $509,000 1715 Latona St - Gorgeous 3BR, 1.5BA Home w/LR, DR, HW flrs, Beautiful Prng $1,350,000 213 Wolf St - Rarely Offered Completely Rehabbed 3BR Home w/New Facade, Sun Kitchen, Huge Yard & Fin Bsmt. SOLD $294,900 n t Room, HW flrs, LR, DR, Library/Den, Beautiful EIK & Outdoor Space. $239,900 n tio me uc x A 3 BR Fixer lop 138 eRoseberry St - Calling All Investors! Upper, Nice Size LR, DR, Constr127 Reed St - Great 2BR w/LR, DR, HW floors, Nice EIK, Yard & Bsmt. $179,900 ve ft ple De w w Full SOLD $99,900 103 Sigel St - Gorgeous Completely Rehabbed 2BR, 1BA Home! Spacious LR, Ne Du Ne 2 LKitchen & Yard. DR, HW flrs,335EIK, SS, Beautiful Granite 413 Tasker St - A Large & Spacious 3BR Home with LR, DR, Eat in Kitchen, HW 128 Pemberton St Countertops, Tons of Cabinet Space & Side 1 Christian #49 Christian 623 S 6th 3 Condos Rosa Court—Garage 825 S. 2nd St 2338 Fitzwater A& C 127 Monroe Fab Multi 5/4 + Deck 3/2.5 Garden + 1 car 4 /3.5 2 Car Parking 1/1 + Deck, TA Yard. $229,000 3 /2 From $549,000 Duplex Great Corner flCondos oors,1/1Yard $299,900 TA & Basement. upscale Builder’s Hm & Garden $649,900 Pkng $499,500 RED $549,900 From $299,000 1 SOLD Property RED $379,000 From $229,000 Garden RED 1422 S Front2+StDen/2-Terrifi c Development Opportunity in the Hot Pennsport Area! 104 Morris St - Lg 3 Story House w/4BRs, 1BA. Lg LR, DR, EIK and Outdoor 714-22 Bainbridge St -13 Condos withSpace. Garage Parking - 2/2- Gardens & Decks. FROM $379,900 Land Square Feet is 14,100- Lot Size is 143 x 100 - Street to Street - 2 Street PENDING $199,900 Great Rental Frontages - Fabulous Opportunity for Residential Development. $2,000,000 215 Daly St - Completely rehabbed spacious 2BR, 1BA home w/EIK and nice size 3rd & Bainbridge - Live & work from home in this fabulous space. 2 bedrooms +den,1.5 Baths, 1924floors, Manton St -space Topon quality hardwood Deck + Gallery 1st Fl. $3000 new construction townhome with 3 BR + den, 3 yard on great block. $154,900 427 Queen St- Beautiful 3 story, 2 bedroom, 1 bath trinity, H/W, EIK & garden. $1400 BA, hrwd fl rs, roof deck & fi n bsmnt REDUCED $319,900 103 Tasker St - Great Investment Opp. 2 story garage that runs Street to 225 Catharine St - Beautiful 3 BR + Den, 4 BA, H/W, Granite ktchn, grdn & 2 car parking. $3500 776 S. 2nd St - Very nice 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bi level apartment w/ CA + Lg Deck. $1350 207 St large - Beautiful 2BR, 1BA Home floors, 810 S. 3rdDaly St –Beautiful 3 BR + Den home with hardwood floors t/o,w/HW yard + parking. $2500 LR/DR, Built in BookStreet. Property is 23 x 41 & zoned R10A. $250,000 1119 E. Palmer St –N/C 3 BR + Media Rm, 3 BA, H/W t/o, Fp, Lg Garden + 3 car parking. $2500 shelves, Lg EIK & Yard. $189,900 141 Mercy St.- Great 2BR home on nice tree lined st w/HW flrs, FP, 400 Spring Garden-N.C Commercial Space Available-800 to 1600 Sq Ft. Call for Details 212 W.Ritner St - Mixed use corner prop currently used as Doctor’s Office w/ Exp brick & nice yard. REDUCED $169,900    waiting room, PR, Sep Office, Exam Room, 2nd Fl: LR, DR, PR, Sep BR/Office & $179,900 2028 S. Philip- New Rehab. 2BRs, HW flrs, great kit & bth, fin. bsmt  Bsmt.      & sep Lndry rm also fitted for powder room. $179,000 1723 S. 2nd St - Great Investment Opportunity! 1st Fl: 2 BR, Full BA, HW Flrs, CA S.wGerritt w . c o n- Attn w a yinvestors. t e a m . cNice o m size 3BR, 1BA home w/LR, DR, h e 1 ABA, w aCA r d &WEIK. inning Kathy, Patrick and the Conw a y T e a m 2612 w .8190 &215.440 Kit. 2nd Fl: 3 TBR, $369,900 EIK & yard. $59,900 1725 S 2nd St - Mixed Use Property. 18x80. 1st Fl is Huge Open raw Space, 2nd 215.627.6005 Society Hill Office Fl: 1 BR, 1 BA Apt w/ HW Flrs & EIK. $300,000 146 Roseberry St - Very well maintained 3BR, 1.5BA Home, LR, DR, CA, Lg Kitchen, Yard & Bsmt $104,900  1727 S.2ndLeeStAnn-HartlHuge Corner Use Property w/ 2 Sep 20x70. Mike Entrances. Carestio ey Ivon Cowell Mixed Jeff Kauffman Tory Gargano Adele Gerngross Deidre Quinn 1520 S. 27th - Great investment opportunity. 3BR, 1BA home, Visit website for open our complete inventory, and (1723, more particulars. 1stourFlr: Wide Space. 2ndweekly Fl: 2open BR,houses, 1 BA,additional HW Flrspictures & EIK. 1725 & 1727 S. $59,900 2nd St can be sold as a package. Call for details.) $320,000 lg kitchen & yard. Being sold as is. 14xx S.12th St - Huge 2 story home. 3BR, 2.5BA, Bruce HW flrs. PRISTINE 1914 S. Galloway St - Beautiful 3BR with LR, DR, HW floor, EIK, SS, Granite & Huge Rear Yard. PENDING $274,900 CONDITION! $329,000 246 Catharine St

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20 ACRES IN WEST TEXAS $15,900 DOWN ONLY $99/mo. Special Offer, Save $2,000! No QualifyingOwner Financing. Great Property, Great Deal! 800-343-9444.

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ONCE AGAIN AS IN THE PASTe 17 YEARS WEn HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE 9 0 % oONE f o uOF r b THE u s i nHIGHEST e s s c o m ATTAINABLE s f r o m f r i eREAL d s t ESTATE e l l i n g AWARDS friends! RECEIVED “PREA 100 AWARD”

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