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Nutter Urges City to Get Baked For Cirque Du SoleilNutter Urges City to Get Baked For Cirque Du Soleil
Mayor Michael Nutter on Thursday made a surprising request of those attending Cirque Du Soleil's new show, "Kooza," which made its South Philadelphia premiere last week: that every man, woman and child get utterly toasted beforehand. Full Story
 
In The City
Society Hill Erecting South St. WallSociety Hill Erecting South St. Wall
In an attempt to preserve the serenity of one of Philadelphia's most prestigious neighborhoods, the Society Hill Civic Association announced yesterday that it would erect a wall between it and South St. Full Story
 
City Dazzled by Washed-Up Film ActressCity Dazzled by Washed-Up Film Actress
In recent days, Philadelphia residents have been dazzled by sightings of a washed-up film actress, according to various sources. Full Story
 
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In The Region
Economy Hurting Suburban Earth-RapersEconomy Hurting Suburban Earth-Rapers
As the region adjusts to both a slowing economy and rising gas, food, and utility prices, Earth-rapers throughout Philadelphia's suburbs are finding it especially difficult to cope. Full Story
 
Arts & Entertainment
New Philadelphia STYLE to Reflect Real Philadelphia StyleNew Philadelphia STYLE to Reflect Real Philadelphia Style
The new publisher of Philadelphia STYLE, the high-end lifestyle and fashion magazine, announced at a Friday-evening relaunch gala that, under his guidance, the glossy would focus on the styles of normal, everyday Philadelphians. Full Story
 
Weiner Novel Hailed as MasterpieceWeiner Novel Hailed as Masterpiece
The reviews are in for Certain Girls, the new novel from Philadelphia author Jennifer Weiner, and most have drawn the same conclusion: it is one of the greatest works of fiction since Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Full Story
 
Archives
July 29, 2000- Abreu Goes Near WallJuly 29, 2000– Abreu Goes Near Wall
During last night's 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres, Phillies rightfielder Bobby Abreu stunned coaches and teammates alike by going within three feet of Veterans Stadium's outfield wall. Full Story
 
December 23, 1993 Ailing Lawyer Succumbs to AIDS, Audience ManipulationDecember 23, 1993 – Ailing Lawyer Succumbs to AIDS, Audience Manipulation
33-year-old Center City lawyer Andrew Beckett yesterday succumbed to complications from battles with both AIDS and audience manipulation, according to Dr. Karen Gillman of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Full Story
 
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Eagles Adding Even More CBsEagles Adding Even More CBs
Despite the presence of Lito Sheppard, Asante Samuel, and Sheldon Brown, the Eagles made the surprising revelation yesterday that they were seeking to stockpile even more first-string cornerbacks. More
 
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With the Weather Warming, What Outdoor Activities Are You Doing?
34%: Hauling TV Onto Porch
29%: Screaming at Little Leaguers
15%: Ogling From Hedges
11%: Sipping Malbec on Condo Terrace, Hating Self
11%: Ducking
 
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