On Flag Day, June 14, American Legion Post 810 sponsored the burning of used American flags. After the ceremony the St. John Neumann Assembly #933 Knights of Columbus held a barbecue for the residents and staff of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Road. Members of the Assembly with their family and friends treated […]

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 […]

Glen Foerd, the 18-acre historic estate and public park along the Delaware River at 5001 Grant Ave., invites the public to celebrate the outdoors at its annual RiverFest event, a free, family-friendly celebration of nature, community and culture, on Sunday, July 13, from 3-7 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, July 27.  Guests can enjoy […]

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 […]

A 25-year-old Monroe Township resident was arrested on an active warrant from Cranbury Township following an investigation into a crash on Route 130 on June 15. The resident was processed and released after posting bail. A 34-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with hindering apprehension and violating the noise ordinance after police were sent […]

A pre-owned Cosmograph Daytona Rolex watch, valued at $119,500, was stolen from a Nassau Street store on June 15. Two men entered the store and stole the watch. A Tee-Ar Place resident reported the theft of an Apple Macbook Air laptop computer from her porch after it was delivered by FedEx on June 14. It […]

Blood Drives 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 on the shelves for […]

Danny LaSalle won’t accept the credit. LaSalle is a rising senior at Franklin Towne Charter, and he’s become one of the best athletes in the school. He just wrapped up a baseball season that saw him become the ace on the Warriors, and we’re a few months removed from him being a solid player on […]

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 […]