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Long-serving Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek re-election. The 71-year-old Democratic politician is serving his fifth two-year term in the state’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of South Philadelphia. He has an office on Point Breeze Avenue.  The North Philly native, who was raised in the Germantown and West Oak Lane neighborhoods, previously served […]

South Street was always a place that brought Chivonn Anderson comfort and a sense of belonging.  Now, the Philadelphia native will open a sports bar in that same neighborhood with the same intentions. By the end of the summer Anderson intends to open Marsha’s at 430 South St. The bar will be recognized as the […]

The FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office continues to assist the Philadelphia Police Department with the search for Byshere Smith, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man on the 2200 block of S. 23rd Street on June 26, 2024.   According to officials, the victim was shot to death. Smith was charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, […]

Bellmon, Harris present check to organization tackling ‘inequities’ in math State Rep. Anthony Bellmon and House Appropriations Chair Jordan Harris presented a check worth $125,000 in state funding to the organization Black Girls Love Math. BGLM was founded five years ago by Atiyah Harmon, who had spent two decades in the education system as a […]

July 3 Pops on Independence – at Independence National Historical Park from 7-9 p.m. After performing under the moniker the “No Name Pops” since 2023, the 40-plus-year-old Philadelphia tradition returns to its roots. The orchestra, known for playing everything from Broadway to Beethoven, takes the stage at Independence National Historical Park with brand-new music director Chris Dragon, […]

By Gloria Endres There’s an old saying that there is a first for everything. At my age I have seen a lot of firsts. The list goes on and on. One of my worst firsts was slipping on black ice over 40 years ago and smashing my left elbow. Ironically, I was walking home with […]

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • St. Bernard, St. Dominic, St. Jerome, St. Leo, St. Matthew, St. Timothy, Our Lady of Consolation, Resurrection of Our Lord Class of 1975. 50th-year reunion. Saturday, Nov. 15. FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road. Ann Marie Walsh: 267-716-4597; Kevin Smink: 267-566-3054. HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Summer Social. Saturday, July 26. 2-7 […]

Johnny Lee

Serena is a 51-pound, 2-year-old girl. Serena is a fun-loving, social pup who thrives in the company of other dogs. She’s a playgroup superstar — greeting every dog appropriately, matching different play styles and even helping to keep the peace with well-timed corrections. Serena is looking for a home where she can continue to be […]

The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia will hold a rally on Saturday, June 28, from 10-11 a.m., outside Planned Parenthood, at 1144 Locust St. The rally will call for an end to taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood. For more information, visit DefundPP.com or liveaction.org/defund-day ••