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Funeral director Bill Shea’s love affair with the people of Grays Ferry

Mark Stehle LOCATION, LOCATION: Bill Shea’s grandfather moved the funeral home to a spot across the street from St. Gabriel Church at 29th and Dickinson streets in 1901. Mark Stehle A DIFFICULT DECISION: Father Douglas McKay prayed with the Sheas…

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    Wheel Old

    [an error occurred while processing this directive] July 31-August 6, 2003 slant Wheel Old Age is more than a number when it comes to getting behind the wheel. by Jenn Carbin The image of Russell Weller seen across the nation…

    • Jul 31, 2003 - 8:07 pm
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    Wheel in the Sky

    [an error occurred while processing this directive]   search citypaper.net    Also this issue: Universal Concerns City Council President Anna Verna jumps into the Universal/SOSNA fray. -Deborah Bolling GoInternet Back To Arkansas There’s trouble brewing in the land of Clinton for…

    • Jul 24, 2003 - 7:55 pm
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    New Trial for Dying Con

    [an error occurred while processing this directive]   search citypaper.net   Also this issue: Wheels To GoA planned auto-share program would help save money and the environment.-Daniel Brook The Bell CurveCity Paper’s weekly gauge of Philly’s Quality of Life Onward Christian St.…

    • Jun 6, 2002 - 12:38 pm
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    Bender on a Roll

      search citypaper.net   Also this issue: Guilty, Eh?International row follows Philly conviction of Canadian for trading with Cuba.-Steve Eckardt Art AttackA brawl over a wall near Peirce College.-Jenn Carbin Sins of the FathersTwo papers, two approaches to covering the biggest story…

    • Apr 11, 2002 - 1:39 pm
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    Boobs and Consequences

    February 14–21, 2002 news Boobs and Consequences Mardi Gras-goers are better behaved, and not happy about it. by Jenn Carbin and Frank Lewis Doh! Flashers didn’t even have a chance to get cold before police moved in. photo: Michael T.…

    • Feb 14, 2002 - 8:31 am
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    Mardi Brawl

    February 7–14, 2002 news Mardi Brawl This year, vow police and pols, things will be different on Fat Tuesday. by Jenn Carbin Cracked rear view: Visions of last year’s Mardi Gras debacle are still fresh in the minds of many…

    • Feb 7, 2002 - 8:22 am
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    Art Bid-ness

    March 21–28, 2002 Art Bid-ness A local artist is using a window and an eBay mindset to bring art to the masses. By Jenn Carbin Window of the Soul: Groody and some of this past week’s offerings. photo: michael t.…

    • Jan 21, 2002 - 2:17 pm
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    The Battle of Germantown

    January 3–10, 2002 news The Battle of Germantown A priestess is waging war against her landlord over code violations. by Jenn Carbin Burning up: Het Haru says her landlord’s negligence caused this fire. photo: Eddy Palumbo It’s been just over…

    • Jan 3, 2002 - 9:08 am
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    A Matter of Life and Death, part 2

    November 1–8, 2001 cover story A Matter of Life and Death, part 2 by Jenn Carbin Opposing View: Republican candidate Joseph Bongiovanni says the death penalty is “silly” but that he’d seek it “as required.” photo: Christina M. Felice part…

    • Nov 1, 2001 - 1:39 pm
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