http://www.southphillyreview.com south philly review, www.southphillyreview.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:07:25 EST Copyright 2010 Review Publishing http://www.southphillyreview.com http://www.southphillyreview.com/images/spr-rss.gif 144 44 5 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9055 Most of the Asian students who boycotted Southern after attacks at the school have returned following a meeting with district officials Tuesday.
by Amanda Snyder
Two weeks ago, about 25 Asian students were attacked due to a lack of action by South Philadelphia High administrators -- and it was not the first time, according to students at the 2101 S. Broad St. school. The result of the unrest between Asian students and their African-American...
(NEWS: Feature) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9055 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9056 The green-thinking owners of a cabinetmaking/mill shop donate their scrap wood to Christmas tree vendors, who use it to keep warm as the temperatures drop.
by Lorraine Gennaro
By Lorraine Gennaro Review Staff Writer Christmas tree vendors sprout up on street corners this time of year, many keeping warm as the temperatures dip by lighting makeshift fires in metal trash barrels. Normally, the workers scrounge up whatever wood they can, but the...
(NEWS) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9056 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9061 A Town Hall meeting last week attracted an audience of young people looking for ways to bring peace to their lives and schools.
by Amanda Snyder
Imani Johnson is just 11, but she wanted to know what it would take to be accepted into Masterman High School and Columbia University to pursue her dream of becoming governor. North Philadelphia native Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, a Fox News political contributor, who joined Columbia's...
(NEWS) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9061 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9062 The casino group wants an extension on two deadlines given over the summer before revealing its plans to the Gaming Control Board.
by Amanda Snyder
After seeking a two-year extension from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to set up shop on the waterfront, Foxwoods, which is required to have at least 1,500 slot machines operating by May 29, 2011, filed a motion seeking a three-month extension to submit its plans...
(NEWS) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9062 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9067 Slashed in the face
by Lorraine Gennaro
A man suffered severe lacerations that needed stitches, and will need surgery, after an attack Monday morning in Pennsport. A man whose face was sliced up with a box cutter told police the damage was inflicted by a stranger he claims said nothing during the assault, but,...
(NEWS) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9067 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9059 Overcoming a heartbreaking story shared by too many, a Pennsport man moved past a life of drugs and crime to bring healing across his hometown.
by Jess Fuerst
Many look to increase the spirit of giving throughout the area during the holidays, but the truth of the matter is, people need a helping hand year-round. Shawn Lawler, of Third and Gladstone streets, is determined to spread good vibes up and down local streets as fast as...
(LIFESTYLES: Feature) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9059 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9060 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9060 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9068 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9068 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9069 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9069 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9058 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9058 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9072 In light of his numerous extramarital affairs, do you think Tiger Woods' sponsors should drop him or keep him?
Interviews and photos by Greg Bezanis and Sabrina Jacot "He quit golf indefinitely a few days ago, so I guess he doesn't even need sponsors. I think it's a good time to reach out and focus on other players in the sport." Damian Patterson, 16th Street...
(Opinion & Editorial: Word) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9072 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9071 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9071 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9064 The Mayor of the Market died last week, but his memory will live on in the kitchens of his customers.
by Phyllis Stein-Novack
I was saddened to learn of the death of Harry G. Ochs Jr. last week at age 80. For more than half a century, Harry owned and operated Harry G. Ochs & Sons in the Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St. I did not know he was born Harry G. Finocchio in South Philadelphia. As a teenager,...
(FOOD: Feature) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9064 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9065 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9065 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9063 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9063 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9066 (FOOD) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9066 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9057 The boys' basketball team from 10th and Moore traded in the cold winter weather for a week under the Hawaiian sun and games against unfamiliar squads.
by Bill Gelman
Leaving city limits is nothing new for the Neumann-Goretti boys' basketball team. Neither is boarding a plan for territories such as Texas, Florida or South Carolina. However, leaving the continental United States for a seven-day excursion is a new and exciting experience....
(SPORTS: Feature) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9057 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9070 Bowlers Needed
Bowlers are needed for St. Monica's Guys and Dolls Monday Night League. Contact Kathy, 215-468-6520 or kder39@aol.com. BUTLER HOMECOMING Roman Catholic High and La Salle University grad Rasual Butler makes his lone stop at the Wachovia Center 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19...
(SPORTS: Sports Briefs) ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9070 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9073 SOCIALS ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9073 http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9074 OBITUARIES ]]> http://www.southphillyreview.com/view_article.php?id=9074