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The popemobile is staying local. One of two Fiat 500L cars used by Pope Francis during his September trip to Philadelphia has been sold at auction for $82,000. Michael and Kate Chapman, owners of Chapman Auto Group, secured the winning bid Friday night at a black-tie event kicking off the weekend's Philadelphia Auto Show. Chapman Aut...

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Please join us for the Vittorini Prize Award Ceremony   http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/italians/events/Vittorini2013%20program.pdf   which will open the XXI AISLLI Conference   Italicity   The Languages of Italy in the United States between Tradition and Innovation   http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/italians/XXIAISL...

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by Robert DiGiacomo   Passyunk Avenue, the main street for South Philadelphia, a traditionally Italian-American neighborhood, used to be known as the place to buy school uniforms, salami and cheese, and fancy dresses for First Holy Communions. Over the past few years, the avenue has evolved into one of the city's hippest dining and shop...

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By Bill Chenevert Many Italian Market shoppers who stroll down the east side of Ninth Street between Ellsworth Street and Washington Avenue, probably think 'What's on the other side of this huge fence?' Facing hip haunts like Connie's Ric Rac, 1132 S. Ninth St., and Teri's Bar, 1126 S. Ninth St., smokers must wonder the same thing.   Situat...

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Recently my wife and I spent a few days in Philadelphia and decided to visit The Italian Market and surrounding area. The last time I was there it was a little disappointing because, like many other Italian neighborhoods, it has changed a lot due to urban renewal and a dwindling Italian population.   There was even a recent attempt at changi...

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by John F. Morrison WHO WAS that guy? Someone from Villanova had just gone out for a pass in a game with Kentucky, caught the ball and scored a touchdown. The radio announcer broadcasting the game had no idea who it was. But 10 minutes later, after conducting a quick investigation, the announcer revealed that the mystery player was John...

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L'emigrazione friulana sarà documentata in un libro: è l'annunciato dato nei giorni scorsi a Philadelphia, dove si è svolto un incontro con il segretariato Efasce della città, e Michele Bernardon dell'Efasce di Pordenone. Fra le varie iniziative annunciate quella del gruppo di lavoro, costituito da circa un anno, che sta raccogliendo materiali (do...

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by Jennifer Wright   "MAJOR League Bocce" is exactly the sort of tongue-in-cheek name that works for a league that's "major" mostly in how fast it has grown. The casual, social sport league that is helping to rejuvenate the ancient game expects about 12,000 registered players this year in Philadelphia and 10 other cities nationwide. &n...

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by Lee Breslouer   Just because a pizza place has stuck around for a long while doesn't mean its pies are anything special... but mostly it does. We tricked you again, it 100% does! And that's certainly the case with these 21 pizzerias from across the country, all of them continuously in operation since the day they opened so many years ago...

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By Chris Mondics William Fedullo, the personal injury lawyer who takes over as Philadelphia bar chancellor Jan. 1, has a reputation as a consensus builder who connects with clients and opposing attorneys, a trait that helped him fashion settlements in courtroom disputes where adversaries often are separated by wide differences and heated emotions....

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