By Shannon McDonald
We almost missed this one. A story from the Inquirer on Wednesday profiled Wander Nunez, the 19-year-old Dominican the Phillies selected in the 48th round of the draft. continue reading »
By Michael Feeney
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
Retired police officer Christopher Kaullar – of Trout Road near Rising Sun Avenue, has been charged with the murder of his ex-con brother, Robert Kaullar. The two argued over motorcycles when Christopher fatally wounded Robert by shooting him in the left hand and side at about 3am Monday. Robert Kaullar’s sister-in-law was also shot, but only grazed, police said. He was pronounced dead at Aria Health-Torresdale.
Keep reading for the latest on a local Phillie draft pick, a hometown welcoming for Bonnie Raitt, a local Michael Jackson impersonator and more.
By Shannon McDonald
Here’s a summary of the week’s Northeast news we didn’t cover. See others here.
The 25-year-old man who died in a Frankford shooting last month is believed to be the agressor. Police initially thought Dallas Custalow was an innocent bystander when he was shot in the stomach inside the Irish Kitchen bar at Pratt and Oakland streets. But it is now believed Custalow, of the 1300-block of Anchor Street, pulled his gun first during an argument at the bar, hitting a 29-year-old man in the leg.
By Shannon McDonald
Today is the final day to vote Shane Victorino to the All-Star team. The Phillies’ center fielder is just two percentage points away from Pablo Sandoval, the third baseman and catcher for the San Francisco Giants.
Word is, there’s a chance Victorino can secure a spot even if he doesn’t get the right number of votes, but let’s not take any chances. Voting closes at 4 p.m., so get to it!
Like most parents, it would make me happy if my children liked what I like. I had dreams of going to the park and having a catch with my son, or getting my kids interested in literature or classic films. But those plans fall by the wayside when your children find interests of their own.
Keep reading to learn about Pat’s son’s real interests, and how Pat has incorporated them into his life. Photos from their SEPTA tour are below, as well. continue reading »
Remembering Harry Kalas
Courtesy of the Phillies
By Patrick P. McNally
He was the voice of our springs and summers. Sometimes, on those very special years, he became the voice of our autumns.
His was the voice that crackled in the thousands of radios on the beaches in South Jersey, as familiar as the Fudgy-Wudgy man or the boys who hawked the Daily News. For almost four decades, we watched the Phillies. But we listened to Harry.
Harry Kalas, fittingly, died while preparing to broadcast another baseball game. That day, he was in our Nation’s capital. But it could have been any of the cities that Kalas traveled to during his time announcing the Phillies, and before that, the Houston Astros. For as much as he will be remembered for the home games at Veteran’s Stadium and Citizen’s Bank Park, Harry Kalas spent half of his seasons as America’s guest.
But his descriptions of the games through the airwaves made it seem like he was still here, in our living rooms. Like many Phillies fans, I have my memories of Harry Kalas. Not surprisingly, most of those are remembered from the other side of a radio speaker.
By Shannon McDonald
The Philly Phanatic paid a visit to St. Cecilia’s grade school in Fox Chase yesterday.
Mrs. Grogen’s third-grade class was honored for being a top participant in the “Be a Phanatic About Reading” program, and her students won a championship parade for school’s 700-plus students.
The Phanatic brought the glittering World Series trophy with him and made sure to give principal Sr. Lisa a kiss before leaving.
The Phillies’ “Be a Phanatic About Reading Night” is May 29 at Citizens Bank Park, where the top 10 most improved and top 10 most outstanding student readers will be honored.
By Shannon McDonald
After the World Series chaos at Cottman and Frankford, we all kinda knew this, but NEasters are die-hard Phillies fans. Our latest poll results prove it.
We asked which team’s bandwagon you’re on, and the Phightin’ Phils came in first:
You all agree the Sixers are on the same level as the minor league hockey and football teams. That’s gotta hurt.
Image courtesy of Newberg.
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