South Philly
Evans calling it a career
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 […]
Search continues for murder suspect
The FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office continues to assist the Philadelphia Police Department with the search for Byshere Smith, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man on the 2200 block of S. 23rd Street on June 26, 2024.  According to officials, the victim was shot to death. Smith was charged with Murder, Aggravated Assault, […]
Open your home to a furry friend
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 […]
Universal Vare Charter to close next year
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 […]
Scanlon highlights harm to school meal programsÂ
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon joined school officials, child advocates and hunger relief organizations at Penrose Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia for a roundtable discussion on how Republicans’ proposed budget cuts would impact access to school meal programs. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” according to Scanlon, puts forward the deepest cuts to SNAP and […]
Honky Tonk shows to raise money for Ukraine
Three South Philly parks will host With Love From America: A Honky Tonk for Ukraine during the month of June. Described as “a toe-tappin’, thigh-slappin’, rootin’, tootin’ good time,” the event features REV Theatre Company and a live band performing classic retro country hits. All shows are free and family-friendly and donations will support Save Ukraine, an agency […]
Christian to Crescent Trail Connector opens
The Shapiro administration celebrated the opening of the Christian to Crescent Trail Connector, a long-anticipated link in the five-county Schuylkill River Trail that now provides a fully off-road route between Center City and South Philadelphia.  The half-mile segment, which includes a cable-stayed bridge, was made possible in part through investments from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Transportation and Department […]
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 […]
Food extravaganza to benefit immigrant community
More than three dozen of the city’s top restaurants are collaborating on a special night to raise money for the region’s immigrant community. The 13th annual Garces Foundation Benefit will take place at Live! Casino and Hotel on Packer Avenue on May 8 with a Latin night market theme, which pays tribute to immigrant contributions […]