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Have you ever wondered how to help someone who may be considering suicide? Shalom Inc. has some information on what is a tough topic to discuss. The following images will help you begin to separate the difference between myths and research-based facts and provide resources. For more information, follow @shalominc on Instagram or @ShalomInc_ on […]

The graduating seniors of Universal Audenried Charter School held their ninth annual Senior Symposium to highlight the knowledge and skills learned in the fields of automotive, health-related technology, commercial and advertising art, culinary and engineering. The event, which was held on May 14 at the high school on Tasker Street in Grays Ferry, was attended […]

The streets of South Philadelphia are often flooded with bicyclists.  Some may be out for a joyride or running an errand, but studies show that South Philly has one of the highest rates of workers using a bike for their morning and evening commutes. The city celebrated those bicyclists during the 2025 Bike To Work […]

Mylo is 5 years old, and his owner moved and couldn’t take him along. Mylo loves all humans. He thrives on snuggles and belly rubs, and is happiest when curled up beside you. He’s house and crate trained and adores his toys. Chasing a ball down the hallway and bringing it back is one of […]

For-profit racket Pennsylvania is an unusual state in the way legislation is passed. The politicians can introduce a bill, it can be heard in a day or two, and it can pass out of committee immediately to be put up for a vote. It’s not a very transparent process. It’s a real inside club where […]

May 14 Miranda Cosgrove, TV Actress (32) Jack Hughes, Hockey Player (24) May 15 Andy Murray, Tennis Player (38) Emmitt Smith, Football Player (56) May 16 Tucker Carlson, Journalist (56) Janet Jackson, Pop Singer (59) May 17 Derek Hough, Dancer (40) Matt Ryan, Football Player (40) May 18 George Strait, Country Singer (73) Tina Fey, […]

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, […]

May 15 Rauw Alejandro – Latin Grammy award-winning and 4-time Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican singer and songwriter at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets at LiveNation.com.  May 16-17 Dancing Divas – The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing Dancing Divas, the final concert of its 43rd season at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. Dancing Divas celebrates the bops and jams that have […]

LoMo Flea Market returns on May 17 The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association will host the LoMo Spring Flea Market along Broad Street outside of South Philadelphia High School from Jackson Street to Snyder Avenue on May 17. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live entertainment, artists and […]

Sepp Straka shot a four-round 16-under par to capture the Truist Championship on Sunday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown. Straka, 32, has now won four PGA Tour tournaments. His other victories were at the 2022 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, the 2023 John Deere Classic and this year’s American Express. He’s the […]