Family devalued
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Every once in a while on TV or in the newspaper, someone will mention the worst movies of all time. Inevitably Ed Wood's "Plan 9 From Outer Space" will be near or at the...
Celebration of the century
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It is apparent Alfred Capaldi has taken an active role in his local church. Why else would he have served as an altar boy until age 21? Before pursuing this position at Epiphany...
No muss no fuss
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Twenty-two years ago, on the night before Thanksgiving, I turned on the news and watched a chef from the Bellevue Stratford show how easy it is to roast a turkey. I was about to...
Phat chance
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He possesses a presence that commands attention. But Lamont "Monty-G" Anderson has had a lot of practice honing his crowd-pleasing antics. At 17, the South Philly native decided to participate in a talent show,...
Seeking protection
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Mischief Night, Oct. 30, a group of children at Barry Playground, 18th and Bigler streets, were throwing bottles and rocks at passing cars, according to some neighbors. Residents called 911. An officer from...
Hushing the hearsay
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Their origins are unknown, but continue creating a buzz in the area. For more than a year, persistent rumors have circulated about the demise of two local superstores: Home Depot, 1651 S. Columbus Blvd.,...
Breathing easier
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A feeling of concordance between a community group and the Sunoco refinery is in the air. The Community Labor Refinery Tracking Committee and the Philadelphia-based company agreed to a proposed settlement last week...
The new Miata
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I mourned when Toyota retired the Echo, but it turns out the company was just retooling for another assault on the bottom end of the market. When it comes to highly fuel-efficient mini cars...
Magic moments
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There is an unwritten law in movies that sequels are generally not as good as originals. But occasionally, this is not the case. Take 1974's "The Godfather: Part II" and 1986's "Aliens," which seem...
