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Philadelphia Police Department officers again will dazzle attendees with vehicular visions of coordination and camaraderie. P h o t o P r o v i d e d b y To n y We b b
■ The F FringeArts Festival, which is now in its 17th year, comes to a close Sept. 22. This is the last chance to check out local performers and shows before the curtain drops. See page 19.
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■ Chef Alex Boonphaya, a native of Thailand, stirs up flavorful dishes, including Pad Kee Mow, at Circles, his dine-in and takeout/delivery restaurant. See page 26.
Hero worship
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A sports t complex l site it will ill h help l aB Bella ll Vi Vista t resident id t tto raise funds for the children of fallen civil servants. ■ By Joseph Myers R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r
■ A Grays Ferry football star committed to a prominent New York-based university.
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hrough 19 New Year’s Day trips along Broad Street, Joseph Rapone has grown accustomed to accepting applause as a member of the Satin Slipper Fancy Brigade, 1444 S. Second St. While he has enjoyed collecting kudos, he de-
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rives more joy out of bestowing it and will blend his penchants for performing and praising Saturday when he and his highway patrol motorcycle drill team peers participate in the 59th annual Hero Thrill Show in the Wells Fargo Center parking lot, 3601 S. Broad St. “We’re all proud to help out, especially because we’re honoring our predecessors,” the resident of the 100 block of Mifflin Street said Tuesday
of generating college tuition for the offspring of fallen Philadelphia police officers and firefighters. “We’ve been practicing for six weeks and are ready to give everyone a great afternoon.” Setting out from the Philadelphia Museum of Art area with notable actor Chazz Palminteri, who will conclude a three-day staging of “A Bronx See HERO THRILL SHOW page 10 >>
A Lower Moyamensing resident is a finalist for an accord-promoting commendation.
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