Audenried seniors showcase skills
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 […]
Highlighting health benefits and safety for bicyclists
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 […]
Third Thursday in Mayfair
The Mayfair Business Improvement District held its first Third Thursday Night Market on May 15, featuring various vendors and musical entertainment by Luke Jardel and the Apostles. The markets take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Frankford, Cottman and Ryan avenues. Future dates are June 19 (Phillies tailgate on the big screen, with entertainer […]
$1 million donation will create St. Hubert performing arts center
St. Hubert High School announced it has received a $1 million gift from Susan and James Anderson to establish The Susan Muller Anderson ′68 Performing Arts Center. Muller Anderson is a 1968 graduate of St. Hubert. She comes from a long line of St. Hubert alumnae, including her mother, four aunts and two sisters. During […]
Scholars
• Felicity Osborne, a sophomore Public Accounting major, was among more than 590 students at Bob Jones University (South Carolina) named to the spring president’s list, which recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. • Southern New Hampshire University congratulates students on being named to the spring president’s list. Full-time […]
Brenda Helene Cohen
Brenda Helene Cohen died on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025 from complications of dementia. She was born on July 8, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Hyman and Diana Cooperman. After graduation from Wingate High School’s S.P. classes, she attended a year at Hunter College and then transferred to Brooklyn College, where she majored […]
John D. Wallace, 92
John D. Wallace (“Jack”), 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, died peacefully at home in Princeton on May 1, 2025, with his wife, Happy, and children, Chris and Margie by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret Cook Wallace and John H. Wallace, his younger siblings Bill and Penny Wallace, […]

Around Town
Polka party at Polish Home The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, will host its eighth annual spring polka party on Sunday, May 18, from 2-6 p.m. TKO Band will perform, and there will be a cash bar and a Polish kitchen. The donation is $20. For reservations and more information, call John Wisniewski at […]
East Windsor seeks business award nominations
East Windsor Township is seeking nominations for the 2024 Township Business Awards Program. The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community. The three categories of township award recognition are Business Beautification, Community Service, and Community Enhancement. “This program was created to give […]
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, May 16
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products […]