I was born and raised in the 2nd Street section of South Philadelphia, and during the late 1960's and into the mid-1970's my parents sent my brother and I to school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Catholic elementary school. The home parish church for that school was located directly across from our little … Continue reading Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The one who died from 289
Charlie Knox was a Police Academy classmate of mine from recruit class #289 in the Philadelphia Police Academy back in 1990. Entering the Academy and joining the Philadelphia Police Department was a huge step for me, both personally and professionally. It led directly to many big changes in my life, and signalled a complete change … Continue reading The one who died from 289
85 shots and ‘one less nigga with a gun’
A year ago at this time, in July 2007, Steven 'Butter' Miller was shot at 85 times by Philadelphia police officers. I have sources that say it was actually 81 times. In any event, about two dozen of those shots found their mark, and Miller was dead. In it's July 24th-31st, 2008 issues the extremely … Continue reading 85 shots and ‘one less nigga with a gun’
A third story on American Street?
I grew up in a traditional, small South Philly rowhouse in the 2300 block of south American Street. Our block was one of the few in our working-class rowhouse neighborhood that had houses on only one side of the street. Our houses were situated on the east side of the block, between Wolf and Ritner Streets. … Continue reading A third story on American Street?
Joey Vento rightly wants your cheesesteak ordered in English
Joey Vento in December 2007 You gotta love Joey Vento of Geno's Steaks, located at 9th & Passyunk in South Philly. Here is a successful businessman who owns a legendary, iconic Philadelphia eatery who has the guts to publicly stand up for what is right. One of the greatest problems that has plagued our … Continue reading Joey Vento rightly wants your cheesesteak ordered in English
MATT VEASEY 