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Brick Slinger Claims Another Victim; Mayor to Citizens: Don’t Panic
MIDCITY — The recent murder of a man on the 1200 block of Faber Street was carried out by the assailant known as the “Brick Slinger” according to local police. This brings the number of victims in the case to a total of eleven...
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Fashion Corner: Protective headwear doesn’t have to ruin your look
MIDCITY – Style or safety? Thanks the Brick Slinger, that’s the question Midcity’s fashion conscious citizens face every night as they head for the clubs and restaurants.
Bike helmets, motorcycle helmets or construction hardhats may save your life from a Brick Slinger attack, but they...
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Midcity Mavs press on in spite of hardships
MIDCITY FIELD — As if it wasn’t enough for Midcity Mavericks fans to have to contend with the rampant pickpocketing that has plagued Midcity Field going on eight years, ...
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Urban myths arise from city’s rich tradition of storytelling; not reality
Midcity is an exciting place these days, if the urban myths are anything to go by. But the stories that have gripped the imaginations of so many citizens lately...
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Crime doesn’t pay: Police say robber took $8 during hold-up of 8 people at popular eatery
MIDCITY – They say crime doesn’t pay. For one robber in Midcity, it paid in chump change.
Officers in North Midcity say a masked man with a gun robbed 8...
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Citizen on the street question of the day
Midcity has become notorious for urban myths and legends. Naturally, none of them are true. But just for fun, Midcity field reporters asked ordinary citizens: what is your favorite...
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Commentary: The Tangle is a dark snarl at the center of our city
by Eldon Fenster, North Midcity Ave. –
Why has Midcity has fallen into decrepitude? Why have the jobs lefts? Why is the crime rate soaring? The answer is not supernatural...
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Mayor wants answers on recent prison escapes
MIDCITY - Midcity Mayor Drew Dorn is looking for answers on the spate of recent prison escapes. The escapees, including three convicted murderers, ten robbers, three extortionists and nine...
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