Third district community crime bulletin – July 22 to 28
From July 22 to 28, there were three robberies throughout the 3rd Police District in South Philadelphia with no arrests, bringing 2019’s reported robbery totals to 146 with 37 arrests.
During this same time, there...
Flyers getting by on ugly wins … for now
It hasn’t been pretty, but it was never supposed to be.
Playoff hockey isn’t flowers. It’s dirt.
It’s not wind chimes. It’s the chilling wind.
Playoff hockey is played by hulking, bearded men who take great pleasure...
Photos: Rams defeat Paul Roberson 52-47 in boys basketball
The South Philadelphia High School boys basketball team defeated Paul Robeson, 52-47, on Thursday as the Rams raised their record to 12-8 on the season. Look for a story on the team in next...
PES Advisory Council holds inaugural meeting at Preparatory Charter School
The PES Refinery Advisory Group, which was ordered to convene by Mayor Jim Kenney in the wake of the June 21 fire at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia, detailed plans for how the...
Shop local on Small Business Saturday
The Saturday after Thanksgiving has evolved into a holiday shopping tradition while helping small independently owned stores and shops.
Following the Black Friday blowouts, Small Business Saturday was created to give a boost to those...
Biden campaign co-chair visits South Philly week before election
Cedric Richmond, representing Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District and the co-chair of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, visited a Biden campaign office at the corner of 7th and Dudley in South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon to talk...
Vaccines mandated for Philly Public League athletes
Scholastic athletes will need to be fully vaccinated to participate in high school sports in the Philadelphia Public League.
The School District of Philadelphia announced vaccine requirements on Oct. 29 for the upcoming winter and...
South Street festival on Oct. 1
There’s a new name and a new date, but the same party atmosphere can be expected along South Street for a new fall festival.
South Street Fest will take place on Oct. 1 from 11...
State money for after-school program
An after-school program provider that serves seven South Philly schools received a $200,000 state grant.
The grant was secured by state Sen. Nikil Saval and state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler and awarded to Sunrise of Philadelphia,...
City announces Community Evening Resource Centers Program Awardees
A South Philly-based nonprofit agency has been announced as one of three community-based organizations to be awarded contracts to help operate Community Evening Resource Centers.
The agency, Diversified Community Services, along with Youth Advocate Programs...
