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The Inquirer takes a closer look at the Philadelphia policeman who was shot the day before the shooting of Chuck Cassidy, by a gunman who then fled and ultimately drowned in the Schuylkill. They also put the incident in the larger context of criminals in Philadelphia getting released from jail only to commit more crimes and be arrested again, over and over. Meanwhile, another Philadelphia police officer was injured this weekend, this time by...

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The Bryn Mawr Film Institute will screen Scene Not Heard: Women in Philadelphia Hip-Hop this Wednesday night at 7:30. A documentary brought to life by Maori Karmael Holmes of Black Lily fame, the film examines the unique place of women in the local hip-hop scene and the special challenges they face in a culture that doesn't always appreciate a strong female voice. The "cast" includes favorites Floetry, Bahamadia, and Lady B; there's also some rare performance footage; and we hear Michele Byrd-McPhee of Montäzh (a group of whom Phillyist is very fond--first date with the husband doncha know) drops some insight as well. Ursula Rucker's even in there; the thing's chock full of delightfulness!

It's time to dust off that old manuscript in the shoebox under your bed. You know, the one you revised and revised until you forgot what the hell you were writing about in the first place. Tomorrow, bring your questions to the writing workshop at MilkBoy Coffee in Ardmore. Get your revision on.

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Philly has the reputation of a solidly working class town. Tough. Beer-swilling. Little does everyone know that the souls of wine drinkers seem to lurk beneath that six pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Philadelphia is a hot bed of wine activity. Who knew?

Are you watching your calories? Your carbs? Your saturated fats? No? Good, because in that case Phillyist has the lunchtime restaurant for you. Fellini Cafe has opened up a relatively new location in Center City, and they are serving up monster portions of tasty pastas and sandwiches to the hungry or to those who want to make $6 cover a generous meal for two.