Category: archives

  • July, 7, 8 p.m.: Thoughts on Brando

    A true cultural icon that helped define a generation. By: Hank Kalet    I was saddened by the news of Marlon Brando’s death over the weekend, but I was unable to put into words the impact that the great actor had on our culture until I read this column by Harold Meyerson. He understands the icon…

  • Editorial-July 8, 2004

    Stockton makes progress with longtime issues By: Mae Rhine    We’re encouraged by the forward-thinking attitude of the new and improved Stockton Borough Council.    Under the leadership of Mayor Gregg Rackin, the borough is making slow and cautious progress toward dealing with issues it has faced for many years.    Recently, it approved paying $14,000 for engineering…

  • ‘A Class Act’

    Off-Broadstreet celebrates the life of Ed Kleban, who wrote the lyrics for ‘A Chorus Line.’ By: Stuart Duncan    A Class Act is a musical designed as a tribute to the late Ed Kleban, a man who aimed high, shot low, was terrified of failure, but suspicious of success. Kleban fancied himself as a composer but…

  • Annabella

    In the heart of historic Bristol, this Italian restaurant’s hometown atmosphere and authentic food offer a memorable experience for the demanding customer. By: Judith Norkin Annabella 119 Radcliffe St. Bristol, Pa. (215) 788-2929 Food: Fair to good Service: Well-intentioned but unrefined Prices: Inexpensive to moderate Cuisine: Fine regional Italian cuisine and casual take-out Ambience: Cozy…

  • Obituaries-July 8, 2004

    Florence Reed    NEW HOPE — Florence Eyre Reed, 70, died Tuesday, June 29, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Middletown Township, Pa.    Born in Trenton, she had resided in the Trenton and Hopewell Township areas before moving to Florida in 1997. She moved to New Hope in 1999.    Daughter of the late Wesley A. Sr. and…

  • July 7, 8:02 p.m.: Veep sweepstakes and the press

    Edwards faces some double standards. By: Hank Kalet    William Safire offers a rather partisan shot at John Edwards cloaked in the robes of his self-professed independence. He goes to a conservative Republican from South Carolina who happened to be born hospital as the junior senator from North Carolina to show that a.) the pick was…

  • Couples to ask for benefits under new state law

    Same-sex couples as well as those 62 and older can apply for domestic partnership affidavits. By: Linda Seida    John Colton has been with his partner for 16 years.    He and David Norris have bought a house together and committed themselves to a life together.    Despite the couple’s arrangement, Mr. Colton said he knows, if he…

  • Police Blotter-July 8, 2004

    Solebury    Tuesday, June 29, there were several mailboxes damaged with fireworks or beaten with baseball bats.    The incidents occurred along Aquetong and Lower Mountain roads.    Two people were charged with burglary of a residence in the Peddler’s Village area.    They were nabbed after police responded to a burglar alarm went off and reports of two…

  • Extreme Croquet

    Extreme Croquet