Looie’s advice
I was in my favorite diner, sitting at the counter with a nice strong cup of coffee, when Looie came in and sat down beside me. Looie, as you might remember, is my favorite...
The good old days
My sainted Aunt Millie used to say that everything repeats itself. At the time I first heard her say it, I was 12 years old and had just burped at the dinner table. It...
Republican majority
Photos by Jules Vuotto
"As a Democrat, I don't feel as though the Republicans are for the working people."
Vera Poitier,
1400 block S. 18th Street
"It's going to give George Bush a bigger...
An honorable man
They held the election in Minnesota on Tuesday without Paul Wellstone. The name isn't well known around these parts, so not many of us mourned the fact.
He was a United States senator, and he...
Holiday rush
Photos by Jules Vuotto
"I think they force Christmas on us too early."
Evelyn McCrae,
1700 block S. 25th Street
"I think it's too early. They should start around the middle of November."
Jose Santiago,...
Govenor’s race
Photos by Jules Vuotto
Of course all Republicans because they're more conservative and they'll get the job done."
Janice Scipione,
Eighth and Dickinson streets
"Probably Rendell, because he did a lot for Philly."
Tony Nettles,...
Tales of the city
Growing up in South Philadelphia cloaks a person with a certain mystique. Going back over some personal memories, it is easy for this columnist to understand why ...
She was cooking a fresh chicken for...
Defining South Philly
"Restaurants. None in particular, but probably Italian restaurants. There are a lot of cultural restaurants that cater to the particular ethnic groups."
--David O'Neill,
Front Street and Oregon Avenue
"The Mummers Parade. People still associate that...
