South Philadelphia

Long-serving Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek re-election. The 71-year-old Democratic politician is serving his fifth two-year term in the state’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of South Philadelphia. He has an office on Point Breeze Avenue.  The North Philly native, who was raised in the Germantown and West Oak Lane neighborhoods, previously served […]

Bellmon, Harris present check to organization tackling ‘inequities’ in math State Rep. Anthony Bellmon and House Appropriations Chair Jordan Harris presented a check worth $125,000 in state funding to the organization Black Girls Love Math. BGLM was founded five years ago by Atiyah Harmon, who had spent two decades in the education system as a […]

July 3 Pops on Independence – at Independence National Historical Park from 7-9 p.m. After performing under the moniker the “No Name Pops” since 2023, the 40-plus-year-old Philadelphia tradition returns to its roots. The orchestra, known for playing everything from Broadway to Beethoven, takes the stage at Independence National Historical Park with brand-new music director Chris Dragon, […]

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 […]

South Philly’s Vare Recreation Center was certainly a hot spot as the city celebrated the opening of summer and the start of its summer meals program.  Vare Rec Center, located a 26th and Moore streets, was the scene of an afternoon of family-friendly fun on June 18, hosted by the city’s Office of Children and […]

Waxman honors 22nd Amendment State Rep. Ben Waxman held a news conference at the state Capitol to honor the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established that no president of the United States may serve more than two elected terms in office. This comes after Waxman introduced H.R. 128, which would designate April 29 as 22nd Amendment Day […]

June 26 Wawa Hoagie Day – at Independence National Historical Park at noon. Wawa is giving away free hoagies on Independence Mall. Stop by Arch Street, from 5th to 6th streets, at noon for a complimentary Wawa Shorti hoagie. In between bites, enjoy free entertainment and complimentary admission to the National Constitution Center. June 28 Independence Day Fireworks on […]

The Universal Vare STEM and Arts Charter School in South Philly will not pursue a charter renewal following the 2025-26 school year, officials said on Wednesday. The Universal Vare Charter School Board of Directors will make the formal announcement on Thursday at a news conference at the school.  According to school officials, the decision follows […]

Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival, known as PUFF, is celebrating 10 years of independent cinema with a raffle supporting its 2025 festival. PUFF recently launched the Physical Media Fundraiser Raffle giving movie lovers across the country the chance to win over $400 worth of DVDs, Blu-rays, VHS tapes, books and more. The raffle prize pack includes rare and cult […]

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