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 — […]

Seven elected officials announced their support for Pat Dugan, who is challenging District Attorney Larry Krasner in the May 20 Democratic primary. Dugan said in a statement, “I am humbled by these leaders who are ready to stand with me and my campaign for a safer Philadelphia. Endorsing against an incumbent in your own party […]

KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., recently held a kickoff celebration marking 50 years. The event included presentations by the offices of state Rep. Martina White and the Mayor’s Commission On Aging; performances by a senior choir with Holocaust survivors and a children’s choir with Ukrainian refugees; and addresses by KleinLife officials and board members. A 50th […]

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 […]

Candidates in the May 20 primary spoke at the recent Lawncrest Community Association meeting. District Attorney Larry Krasner was on hand. His opponent in the Democratic primary, Pat Dugan, was represented by Tom Lally. City Controller Christy Brady, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary, spoke of her office’s speeding up pay for election workers. […]

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 […]

Lawrence Township schools were put into lockdown May 6 while police searched for a man who fled toward Lawrence High School after he was stopped by police. A police officer was on routine patrol shortly after 10 a.m. when he saw a pedestrian commit a traffic violation and stopped him on Princeton Pike near Rydal […]

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 […]

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 […]

Becca Varhula might be the most popular athlete at George Washington High School. And she doesn’t even go there. Varhula is a senior at School Lane Charter, but because the school doesn’t offer sports, she’s eligible to play for Washington, the closest school to her home. And boy did they luck out that she lives […]