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Young’s bill to streamline energy efficiency plans passed in House The PA House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Regina Young that would allow for energy-efficiency plans for electric distribution companies such as PECO or Penelec to be approved regardless of whether they use mechanical insulation. “My bill addresses the situation where contractors are being denied […]
Community Calendar
May 9 Wall Ball — At 8:30 p.m., Mural Arts Philadelphia’s annual fundraiser at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia. The event will feature an exclusive VIP seated dinner, a program highlighting Mural Arts’ impact, a video presentation and awards. The evening will continue with an afterparty. The evening will be emceed by poet Nina “Lyrispect” Ball with […]
Famous Birthdays
May 7 Tommy Fury, Boxer (26) Robin Strasser, Soap Opera Actress (80) May 8 Stephen Amell, TV Actor (44) Enrique Iglesias, Pop Singer (50) May 9 Billy Joel, Rock Singer (76) Rosario Dawson, Movie Actress (46) May 10 Bono, Rock Singer (65) Kenan Thompson, TV Actor (47) May 11 Brad Marchand, Hockey Player (37) Sabrina […]
Reunions
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 Class of 1975. 50th-year reunion. Friday, […]
Food extravaganza to benefit immigrant community
More than three dozen of the city’s top restaurants are collaborating on a special night to raise money for the region’s immigrant community. The 13th annual Garces Foundation Benefit will take place at Live! Casino and Hotel on Packer Avenue on May 8 with a Latin night market theme, which pays tribute to immigrant contributions […]
Domino looking for patience and caring
Domino was found by police tied up alone on a cold November night. She was brought to the local municipal shelter as a stray where she waited for someone to notice her. Now, she is in foster care. Domino is about a year and a half old. She is house trained, crate trained and sleeps […]
Truist Championship announces field
Tournament officials announced the field for the Truist Championship, which will be contested at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, in Flourtown, from May 7-11. Sponsor exemptions for the Truist Championship include Rickie Fowler, Keith Mitchell, Jordan Spieth and Gary Woodland. The Truist Championship will feature 72 of the PGA Tour’s best players headlined by defending champion […]