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b A little while ago, I was contacted by David Adams, block captain of the 900 block of S. 49th Street in West Philadelphia, who wanted to know why his »»
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It’s been a busy summer for Francis Cratil Cretarola and Cathy Lee, sweetheart owners of South Philly cucina Le Virtů (1927 E. Passyunk Ave.). »»
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Back in June, chef Todd Dae Kulper, who earned great looks during his short stint at Ro-Zu at Seventh and Bainbridge, told us that he was working »»
Every Pig Iron Theatre Co. premere is a significant event and sure to be surprising...
The Mural Arts Project is buying paint for its street artist nemeses! (Limited time only. Void where prohibited.)
Today, overgrown weeds, plastic bottles and stray newspaper pages litter the lot on Fifth Street near Fairmount. But starting on Saturday, this small pocket of
Through Sept. 12, $20, Randall Theater, Temple University, 2020 N. 13th St., 215-923-8909, mauckingbirdtheatreco.org.
If the prospect of another production of A Midsummer Night's Dream seems less than thrilling, consider Mauckingbird's unique "queer aesthetic" take on the magical romantic comedy.
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`The study also found that exposure to violence was associated with lower asthma-related quality of life, and that younger adults were more likely to be ` »
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`People with asthma who witness violence in their neighborhoods are at increased risk for asthma-related hospitalization and emergency department visits ` »
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`"We've got to get him a little better handling the ball and shooting the ball at medium range to where he's more consistent at knocking down the 15- to ` »
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`Sanders is eager to begin his NBA career while understanding he has plenty to learn from his teammates and coaches.
"If I just bring energy, that will ` »
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`Peterson works on fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting in the daily drills with the early arrivals, a group that also has included guards Keyon ` »
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`Sanders perfectly fit the profile of a young, athletic big man the Bucks needed. Milwaukee addressed the need by selecting Sanders with the 15th overall ` »
*Updated* Philly Naked Bike ride infiltrated by purveyors of sleaze?
`OMG, There's vids everywhere. At least there is a DVD that we can own.` »
*Updated* Philly Naked Bike ride infiltrated by purveyors of sleaze?
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Todd Dae Kulper comes on at the Iza-Khyber
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They will definitely be keeping the beer program.` »
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The natty Tweed dresses up local/seasonal cooking in one hell of suit.
ake away the menu display at 114 St. 12th St., and "restaurant" isn't
what immediately springs to mind. An upper-crusty clothier would be a
better guess. Tweed indeed is a restaurant, though, one where good looks are good form.
REVIEW: The Geometry of Pasta
Plenty of people like to say that food is art, but The Geometry of Pasta provides empirical proof.
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Ciao Bella Cakes | 3580 Indian Queen Lane
Pastry chef Stefanie Kitchner, a graduate of the Restaurant School, produces specialty cakes, plus retail and wholesale desserts of all kinds, via her Ciao Bella baking business. »»
Pastry chef Stefanie Kitchner, a graduate of the Restaurant School, produces specialty cakes, plus retail and wholesale desserts of all kinds, via her Ciao Bella baking business. »»
Muntin | 1326 Spruce St.
Located on the ground floor of the Center City One building at Broad and Spruce, Muntin's cooking up a friendly mix of Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian dishes. Signature rolls like the "Yummy Yummy" (lobster tempura topped with mango avocado »»
Located on the ground floor of the Center City One building at Broad and Spruce, Muntin's cooking up a friendly mix of Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian dishes. Signature rolls like the "Yummy Yummy" (lobster tempura topped with mango avocado »»
Amuse | 1421 Arch St.
This restaurant/bar in the Le Méridien Hotel is serving French brasserie staples and cocktails both classic and not-so. Amuse, named after the tasty teases chefs sometimes serve to start a meal (order a cocktail and you'll receive a gratis amuse-b »»
This restaurant/bar in the Le Méridien Hotel is serving French brasserie staples and cocktails both classic and not-so. Amuse, named after the tasty teases chefs sometimes serve to start a meal (order a cocktail and you'll receive a gratis amuse-b »»
West Side Gravy | 714 Haddon Ave.
Award-winning Alex Capasso of Blackbird Dining Establishment has shifted downscale a bit with this casual 95-seat Collingswood BYOB. But that doesn't mean the chef is cutting corners — Capasso's comfort-food-style menu features takes on classics u »»
Award-winning Alex Capasso of Blackbird Dining Establishment has shifted downscale a bit with this casual 95-seat Collingswood BYOB. But that doesn't mean the chef is cutting corners — Capasso's comfort-food-style menu features takes on classics u »»
Art
Lucinda Childs is and always has been the master of maximum minimalism.
Dance is a creative composition of mathematical precision that explores the possibilities of a minimalist pattern through movement.
Arts Picks
Sept. 9-12 and 15-18, $15, Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave., 215-413-1318, livearts-fringe.org.
As long as the audience decides that what goes on behind the screen is
more interesting than what's actually on it, Casaburdan Productions has
succeeded.
Arts Picks
Sept. 10-11 and 16, $15, Major Moment Studio, 1624 South St.
Louis DeVaughn Nelson's multidisciplinary media satire asks one major question: What has this world come to?
Agenda Lead
A powerful little North Philly film gets its long-awaited due.
Created by a group of African-American gang members in North Philly
under the supervision of Temple social worker Harold Haskins, the
gritty, remarkable 22-minute film circulated on the educational market
for years, but re-emerged when Secret Cinema's Jay Schwartz discovered a
print several years ago.
Amorosi on the news, nightlife, gossip and bitchiness beats.
When good fortune smiles, you give back. Me? I'll give what Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet called a love letter — "a bullet from a fuckin' gun, fucker."
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Fashion > Forward
Don't be fooled into thinking GreenFest is selling out by focusing on
fashion; the clothing sold will be greener than a drunk leprechaun on
St. Patty's Day. Y
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4161 Main Street Philadelphia, PA 19127 www.mymangomoon.com Welcome to MangoMoon restaurant. Our family of artisan chefs and diligent servers wish you »»
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When I'm with you I have fun. There was some shit talking yesterday, and then there was shit talking in response. But Best Coast's appearance »»
There are some things the city doesn't want you to know.
You can't help but wonder: Which of these hundreds of denied records
requests involve things we ought to know? And more importantly, why
doesn't the city think we as taxpayers are entitled to them? In the past two-and-a-half years, the fog has only grown thicker and darker.
Can a bicycling program change the lives of female addicts and ex-cons?
The members of Gearing Up, an all-female cadre composed of drug addicts,
the homeless and ex-cons, are quite possibly the most polite bicyclists
in the city.
City Paper's Quality-o-Life-o-Meter
When news breaks, we make jokes.
Sports
What the hell is wrong with Utley?
So what happened? How come Philly’s Golden Boy has been playing like
someone upped the level from “pro” to “All Madden”? Is he hurt? Washed
up? Or about to silence the naysayers? Let’s find out.
Aid or Invade
Shut your goddamn mouth and hurry up with that grande vanilla latte.
Even if 10 of the 11 songs on this CD sucked Michele Bachmann's hairy
balls (which they don't), it would still be worth owning for the
incredibly infectious tune "I Love 64."
Music Picks
Fri., Sept. 10, 10:30 p.m., $10, with Leila Broussard and Bess Rogers, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0978, tinangel.com.
There's a line in "Why Bother" that sums up what Allison Weiss is all about.
Music Picks
Fri., Sept. 10, 9 p.m., $8-$10, with Oscuro Quintet, Moonstone Arts Center, 110 S. 13th St., second floor, luckyoldsouls.com.
Maxfield Gast has played saxophone on recordings with Philly jazzbos
(Puzzlebox), ska heads (Public Service!) and elegant world musicians
(Bebek). None of those things prepare you for what a clear and concise
ax man he is.
City Paper Grade: B
Phoenix's abrupt decision to stop playing "the character of Joaquin"
doesn't scan, nor does his selection of hip-hop, a genre about which he
seems to know next to nothing, as his venue of choice.
Takers (PG-13)
"Great vision without great people is irrelevant."
—Jim Collins, Author,
"Good to Great"
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`The study also found that exposure to violence was associated with lower asthma-related quality of life, and that younger adults were more likely to be ` »
What's Cooking: Labor Day Weekend Edition
`People with asthma who witness violence in their neighborhoods are at increased risk for asthma-related hospitalization and emergency department visits ` »
Feeding Frenzy
`"We've got to get him a little better handling the ball and shooting the ball at medium range to where he's more consistent at knocking down the 15- to ` »
The Week In Eats
`Sanders is eager to begin his NBA career while understanding he has plenty to learn from his teammates and coaches.
"If I just bring energy, that will ` »
Plus 44
`Peterson works on fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting in the daily drills with the early arrivals, a group that also has included guards Keyon ` »
Low Tied
`Sanders perfectly fit the profile of a young, athletic big man the Bucks needed. Milwaukee addressed the need by selecting Sanders with the 15th overall ` »
*Updated* Philly Naked Bike ride infiltrated by purveyors of sleaze?
`OMG, There's vids everywhere. At least there is a DVD that we can own.` »
*Updated* Philly Naked Bike ride infiltrated by purveyors of sleaze?
`Oh, one more thing... All that footage on Youtube, What's the problem again???????????????` »
Todd Dae Kulper comes on at the Iza-Khyber
`Southron:
They will definitely be keeping the beer program.` »
*Updated* Philly Naked Bike ride infiltrated by purveyors of sleaze?
`And who have seen the DVD?` »
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