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Straka, Lowry share lead entering final round of Truist Championship
Sepp Straka and Shane Lowry are tied for the lead after Saturday’s third round of the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown. Straka, of Austria, and Lowry, of County Offaly in the Republic of Ireland, each have three-day totals of 196. Straka shot rounds of 63 and 67 before Saturday’s 66. Lowry […]
Reliving the early days of punk rock
They were wild times. Once standing at the corner of 21st and South Street was the tiny punk rock cultural phenomenon of a concert venue known as the Hot Club, which attracted almost every punk rock and new wave band in the late 1970s. It gave young local music lovers — some too young — […]
Mitchell leads Lowry by 1 stroke at Truist
Keith Mitchell continues to lead the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Mitchell carded a 3-under 67 on Friday to finish the day with a one-stroke lead. He shot a career-low 61 on Thursday and will enter Saturday’s third round 12-under. Mitchell will seek to become the third player this season to hold the […]
Mitchell brings lead into 2nd round of Truist
Keith Mitchell leads the Truist Championship heading into Friday’s second round at 9-under par after firing a career-low, bogey-free 61 in Thursday’s first round at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Mitchell entered the tournament with top-20 finishes in his last four starts. He is seeking his second PGA Tour title, having won the 2019 Cognizant Classic […]
A safe and active way to get to school
South Philly provided the backdrop as the city celebrated National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day. More than 200 students across 10 School District of Philadelphia schools took part in the 14th annual national movement, which promotes safe travels to school for children. City officials gathered at Vare-Washington Elementary School on 5th Street to […]
May 20 primary ballot set
The city election commissioners have set the ballot for the May 20 primary. The big race is in the Democratic primary between District Attorney Larry Krasner and former Municipal Court President Judge Pat Dugan. Republicans did not file a candidate, but the party is organizing a write-in campaign for Dugan. The write-in campaign needs 1,000 […]
Attend kitten shower at Women’s Animal Center
Women’s Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, will host a kitten shower on Thursday, May 15, from 3-7 p.m. The public is invited to learn about the Kitten Foster Program and to view feeding/kitten care demos. The shower will also feature cat-themed games and activities. Donations of kitten supplies are appreciated. Anyone who brings […]
Republicans plan Dugan write-in
The Republican City Committee is making an independent expenditure to have GOP voters write in Pat Dugan for district attorney. Dugan is challenging District Attorney Larry Krasner in the May 20 Democratic primary. No Republican filed to run for the office. Republicans need 1,000 write-ins for a specific candidate to be able to have a […]
Businesses invited to partner with PGA Championship
The PGA of America has opened PGA VendorMatch registration for the PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2026. Local businesses are invited to explore sourcing opportunities for products and services in support of the following events: • The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Delaware County in May 2026 • […]
Letters to the Editor
Safety and accessibility As a lifelong resident of East Passyunk Crossing in the East Passyunk Avenue neighborhood, it was very encouraging to read Mark Zimmaro’s report on the planned project to improve connection between South Philly and the Delaware River (“Construction begins on Washington Ave.,” April 30). It is called The Washington Avenue Connector Project – and […]