Melody Russell
Writer at Freelance
I yearn to make sense of the world around me through the confines of its language. Writing is an art with speech as its vessel of expression.
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1 week ago |
southphillyreview.com | Melody Russell
On the night of April 7, a 20-year-old man was shot in the head in South Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood. The shooting happened shortly after 9:30 p.m. at the corner of 19th and Ellsworth streets. When police arrived, they found the man lying on the sidewalk, unresponsive. He had been shot in the back of the head and was taken to Jefferson Hospital. He is in critical condition.
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2 weeks ago |
southphillyreview.com | Melody Russell
Opera Philadelphia is bringing back Mozart’s Don Giovanni for the first time in over ten years. This new production will run from April 25 to May 4, 2025, at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. It will be sung in Italian, though English subtitles will be provided so everyone in the audience can follow the story clearly. This version is directed by Alison Moritz. And, conductor Corrado Rovaris, a rising talent in the classical music world, will lead the music.
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2 weeks ago |
southphillyreview.com | Melody Russell
Early Thursday morning, around 1:31 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting inside a home on the 1600 block of South 18th Street in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood. When they arrived on the scene, they found a man lying unresponsive on the floor inside the home. He had suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest and showed no signs of life.
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3 weeks ago |
southphillyreview.com | Melody Russell
Philly’s steakhouses don’t all follow the same playbook. Some stick to tradition with elegant dining rooms and perfectly aged cuts, while others bring a more modern vibe with inventive menus and lively energy. That said, what they have in common is a commitment to doing steak right. And this guide highlights the spots that define Philadelphia’s steak scene. Whether you’re after a ribeye with all the classic sides or something that surprises you, these are the places to keep on your radar.
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3 weeks ago |
southphillyreview.com | Melody Russell
In Philadelphia, the best bars aren’t found; they’re experienced. Maybe it’s a spot tucked behind an unmarked door or the neighborhood pub where the bartender knows your drink. Either way, each place has its own flavor—historic, gritty, inventive—and together, they create a citywide bar scene that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re after a perfectly poured pint, an original cocktail, or just the feeling of being surrounded by Philly’s unmistakable energy, these bars deliver.
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