Briefs: August 10, 2022
Philly native releases poetry book
Screenwriter Chris Courtney Martin, a Philadelphia native, has released The Book of I.P. (Idol Poems) - a short hybrid poetry...
Philadelphia Unity Cup underway
The 2022 Philadelphia International Unity Cup is now in full swing and South Philly residents will have multiple opportunities to catch great international soccer...
Trades have hurt the bottom line
Let’s talk asset management.
It’s been more than three and a half years since Chuck Fletcher replaced Ron Hextall as general manager of the...
Stabbing death on 20th Street
A 64-year-old woman was stabbed to death on the 2300 block of S. 20th Street...
Fatal shooting on Dickinson Street
A 45-year-old man was shot five times on the 2000 block of Dickinson Street on...
Man fatally shot on Sigel Street
A 26-year-old man died after he was shot in the neck on the 1800 block...
Emergency training drills to take place in South Philly
City officials are warning residents that several emergency units will conduct training exercises in the...
60-year-old shot on Chadwick Street
A 60-year-old man was shot in the neck late on July 14 on the 1900...
2 shot on 7th St.
Two men were shot on the 2500 block of S. 7th Street on Sunday. According...
A beautiful ‘melting pot’ on East Passyunk Avenue
The South Philly landmark known as the "Singing Fountain" on East Passyunk Avenue got its name because of loudspeakers that can broadcast actual songs....
Cardella: Griner Made Her Own Mess
Let’s stop making Brittney Griner a hero. Yes, the 31-year old women’s pro basketball star has been treated badly by the Russian court. She...
Letter to the Editor: Looking forward to new pet facility
After reading Mark Zimmaro’s report on the soon-to-open animal hospital on Washington Avenue (“Personal touch for furry patients,” July 27), I had to say,...
Letter to the Editor: Nice column
I am “The Cabbie.” It is with utmost appreciation that I thank Tom Cardella for taking the time to share my story of my...
Cardella: Sixers Propose Move To Center City
Philadelphia is the “Can’t Do” city. We’re known for our “Can’t Do” spirit. And damn proud of it, too. Want to develop the waterfront...
