SPR News

It wasn’t just the record temperatures that made things appear tropical in South Philly.  Children’s Playhouse on Marshall Street in the Whitman neighborhood was the site of an art collaboration on June 24 as kids helped paint a mural called “Sharing Seasons, Growing Together.” The new artwork is a vibrant reflection of South Philadelphia’s multicultural […]

The reinventing of West Philadelphia’s historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course advanced another round as it named Fitler Club and Strother Enterprises to provide world-class food and hospitality to the revitalized golf campus The Cobbs Creek Foundation announced the partnership on June 25 as Fitler Club and Strother Enterprises will offer a full-service restaurant and bar, service to […]

The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham. The event will feature folk art, live music, dance, food, refreshments, vendors, arts and crafts displays and live historical reenactments. Admission is $20, with […]

The dog days of summer have arrived and Philly’s furry friends are looking for forever homes. The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, known as PAWS, is hoping to help homeless pets find a loving home through its month-long initiative called Everyday Heroes: Foster Challenge. To help combat overcrowded shelters, including PAWS’ adoption center at 2900 Grays […]

South Philly’s Vare Recreation Center was certainly a hot spot as the city celebrated the opening of summer and the start of its summer meals program.  Vare Rec Center, located a 26th and Moore streets, was the scene of an afternoon of family-friendly fun on June 18, hosted by the city’s Office of Children and […]

Waxman honors 22nd Amendment State Rep. Ben Waxman held a news conference at the state Capitol to honor the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established that no president of the United States may serve more than two elected terms in office. This comes after Waxman introduced H.R. 128, which would designate April 29 as 22nd Amendment Day […]

June 26 Wawa Hoagie Day – at Independence National Historical Park at noon. Wawa is giving away free hoagies on Independence Mall. Stop by Arch Street, from 5th to 6th streets, at noon for a complimentary Wawa Shorti hoagie. In between bites, enjoy free entertainment and complimentary admission to the National Constitution Center. June 28 Independence Day Fireworks on […]

McCormick must protect Planned Parenthood funding When I was in my early 30s, I found myself without health insurance and in need of reliable birth control. I wasn’t looking to make a political statement, I just needed care. Planned Parenthood was the only place that welcomed me without judgment, without insurance and without charging more […]

Maestro is a sweet and playful 4-year-old who’s looking for a special family to love him. Maestro was adopted as a pup and sadly returned through no fault of his own. He does appear to be deaf and will need an owner who is patient with him. He does know some hand signs and is […]

For John LaSpada and Richie Rosati, it was a dream come true.  The Neumann-Goretti baseball players grew up a short distance from Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies play all of their home games. Visiting the park for a game is a common occurrence. Getting to actually play on the field was a whole […]