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Tuxedo cat lost near 34th and Baring (Update. Back Home!)

Posted on 04 January 2011 by Mike Lyons

Linda Lee passed on this message…
My cat has run away. Her name is Mittens and she is a tuxedo cat (black on back, white on belly and paws) She is distinctive because she has six [toes on her paws] and  has a Marilyn Monroe type dot on her face. If you have seen her or have her can u please call me or email me. 443-406-0887. Mittens is her name, she is very sweet.
Please share the following with any folks you know in Powelton.  For those of you in Powelton, please share with your block groups.

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Found young, unneutered tabby (Update: Returned home!)

Posted on 04 January 2011 by Mike Lyons

This little male tabby was found near 43rd and Pine. The finder says he seems like he wants to go home. If you recognize him write: comm-hrgvv-2140711774@craigslist.org

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Christmas tree recycling reminder

Posted on 03 January 2011 by Mike Lyons

Just a reminder as trees start to pile up curbside. If you want to recycle your tree, a couple of options are available. See our previous story here for more details.

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Villa Holiday Classic results from the Palestra in West Philly

Posted on 02 January 2011 by Mike Lyons

High school basketball teams from New York City swept Philadelphia teams in a top-shelf tournament at the Palestra on Sunday. The 4th annual Villa Holiday Classic featured some tight match-ups in every sense of the word, but finished with 4 NYC wins.

Here are the results (From Dylan Butler’s blog at the NY Post):

Bishop Loughlin (NYC) 63, Dobbins Tech (Philly) 54

Boys and Girls (NYC) 62, Imhotep (Philly) 61 in a heartbreaker

Rice (NYC) 69, Penn Wood (Philly) 54

Christ the King 69, Neumann Goretti 66 in overtime

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Anyone recognize this shepherd mix? (Update – Reunited…)

Posted on 02 January 2011 by Mike Lyons

…and it feels so good.

Michael writes:

Another successful reunion.  The owner had just moved on Saturday when the dog bolted.  Animal control had the match. I am so glad.

This smiley pup was found Jan. 1. Friendly, mellow dog, maybe 50 pounds. Black and brown. Found near 48th and Springfield.

If you know him or her contact Michael.

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Philly vs. New York at the Palestra today

Posted on 02 January 2011 by Mike Lyons

Philly and New York are going head to head all day today at the Palestra (235 South 33rd St.). The 4th annual Villa Holiday Classic high school basketball tournament, which pits four teams from Philly against four from New York, tips off at noon today. Tickets are $12-$25.

At 1:45 defending Philadelphia Public League champs Imhotep willl take on New York Public League champs Boys and Girls. Both teams are nationally ranked. The line-up also includes defending Philadelphia Catholic League champs Neumann Goretti against New York’s nationally ranked Christ the King in the 5:30 finale.

The Palestra box office can be reached at 215-898-6151.

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