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Picture it: 'Rizzo' the play, opening night — who's on the red carpet?

April 2, 2013
- Peter Crimmins (@petercrimmins) and Chris Satullo (@chrissatullo)

Renowned local playwright Bruce Graham is writing a play aboutformer Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo. Tony Auth has imagined a guest list for the premiere. Who would you have there? Tell us about it, and Tony may draw your suggestions.
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On opening day, praying the Phillies are 'Number One'

April 1, 2013
- Jim Harris

It's a new season for the Phillies. What better way to celebrate than with a new song. Jim Harris give us the back story behind his band's latest paean to the boys and balls and bats of summer.

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Putting God's house in order

March 29, 2013
- Pamela J. Forsythe

As Lent reaches its climax in the sorrow of Good Friday, and Catholics anticipate the renewal of Easter, Pope Francis finds himself leading a church very much in need of resurrection.

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Photo Essay

War in Iraq: Reflecting on a decade of misery [photos]

March 28, 2013
- Peter Tobia

When you see the pain, hear the sorrow, smell the trace of death — you realize it is time to pay attention and learn from what you are witnessing.

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Pain in the Neck: Tornoe's take on health care annoyances

March 28, 2013
- NewsWorks Staff

The health-care system can be pretty annoying: long waits, endless tests, big bills. What annoys you most about going to the doctor? Tell us for our next "Pain in the Neck" segment.

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Denying same-sex marriage as a right, never before recognized, is not unconstitutional

March 27, 2013
- Christine Flowers

Antonin Scalia held the country's attention for a few crucial moments on Tuesday morning and asked all of us, not just Ted Olsen, to come up with an answer to the $64,000.00 question: When, exactly, did it become discriminatory to keep gays and lesbians from marrying each other.

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Why I love the Philly accent and why it's not going anywhere

March 27, 2013
- Shannon McDonald, @sacmcdonald

I drink wooder, and I take it very seriously. There are no quotation marks around my wooder, and I don't get a smirk on my face when I ask for a glass of it with iyce at a restaurant. My wooder is not ironic or sarcastic. I'm from Philadelphya and that's how we talk. There's really not a lot more to it.

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That's History

Dennis Rodman, diplomat?

March 26, 2013
- Jonathan Zimmerman

When Dennis Rodman played professional basketball, he was called "The Worm" for his rebounding prowess. But Rodman's clashes with referees and wild off-court antics earned him another, less endearing nickname: Dennis the Menace.

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Discussion

Who would play Frank Rizzo in a movie?

March 25, 2013
- Eric Walter

A play is being developed based on the biography of legendary/notorious Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo. Assuming a successful run — and an eventual adaptation to film, of course! — who should play the big guy?

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As Central High School wins Philly's mock trial championship, students find a community and a voice

March 22, 2013
- Kishwer Vikaas

Two years ago, Central High School student Melisa Nelson was terrified of public speaking. She knew she wanted to improve. But how? Enter the Central High School Mock Trial Team, one of over 30 citywide teams.

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