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Notes From Hel
Notes From Hel

Helen Ubiñas
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  • The sucker punch felt round the city

    October 2, 2012

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    My friend, an out of state veteran cop, is never at a loss for words. He's not prone to profanity, either. But after watching the viral video of a Philadelphia police officer hauling off and punc...  More »

  • Gone hiking

    September 28, 2012

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    Every year, for the last 10 years, my friends and former colleagues Susan Campbell and Melissa Pionzio and I have taken to the woods.  More »

  • Bacon apocalypse

    September 25, 2012

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    I'm not proud of this, but yes, I not so briefly considered hoarding bacon in my basement like some survivalist when I heard about the predicted global bacon shortage.  More »

  • Gawker searches for the most racist city. First up, Philly?

    September 24, 2012

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    A couple of hours ago, Gawker posted a blog that at first glance might seem like a cheap shot for quick hits. One of my smart Twitter followers said as much.  More »

  • It's Obama by a om nom nom landslide

    September 24, 2012

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    If voting were as tasty as it is at The Night Kitchen Bakery, voter turnout wouldn't be a problem.  More »

  • The God bench

    September 20, 2012

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    The God bench is buzzing this morning.  More »

  • Have you met my new neighbor?

    September 18, 2012

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    NotesFromHel readers meet Solomon Jones.  More »

  • Is it time to golf across Philly?

    September 18, 2012

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    In July, former newspaperman-turned-TV reporter Charlie LeDuff golfed his way across 18 miles of Detroit to learn more about the broken city and the people who call it home.  More »

  • I'm Helen Ubiñas, for WHYY News

    September 14, 2012

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    OK, other than a few freaks of oratory nature out there, no one likes to hear their own voice.  More »

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