September 20, 2007 edition


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COVER STORY:

At Judge, they’ll

say ‘Yes, ma’am!’

With boxes on the floor and a book about St. Francis DeSales within reach on her desk, Kathleen Herpich is settling into her new digs at Father Judge High School, where she was named principal last week.
Herpich is the first woman to take that title in the school’s 53-year history. She replaces Joseph DeAngelis, who held the post for six years. DeAngelis, who tendered his resignation in June, remains at the school as a guidance counselor.

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EDITORIAL

It's in the bag

First it was smoking. Then it was trans fats. Now they want to ban plastic bags? Geez, what’s gotten into those bozos on City Council?
No doubt, that’s what some people will say when they find out that South Philly Democrat Frank DiCicco wants his Council colleagues to help him pass a bill that would prohibit the use of plastic bags in supermarkets and pharmacies.
People who think Mr. DiCicco is overstepping his authority would be wrong, however.

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