O’Brother! The Brill Boys
remember their parents with music
To many folks, St. Patrick’s Day means party time.
But the Americanized tribute to the patron saint of Ireland and all things Irish means infinitely more than green T-shirts, green beer and a parade to four brothers from Wissinoming.
For the Brill boys, the holiday annually presents a rare opportunity to bond with one another and remember their late parents through music. Each year, the brothers come together to perform a special St. Paddy’s Day show in their old neighborhood.
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EDITORIAL
Bye, bye, Brady
As far as we know, Mayor John Street has never taken a bribe, offered a bribe or murdered anyone. As far as we know, the worst he’s ever done was falling behind in paying utility bills and going bankrupt in his younger days.
Nevertheless, thanks to corruption convictions of some of Mr. Street’s associates in recent years and the stain of corruption of a host of City Council members in the recent and distant past, Philadelphia municipal government has a reputation for being corrupt.
The latest mess involves mayoral candidate Bob Brady, who broke the rules by . . .
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