Van Riemsdyk hoping to stay hot through All-Star break
James van Riemsdyk certainly isn’t going to make excuses.
The life of a goal-scorer in the NHL has its scorching-hot streaks and sub-zero cold spells in any given season.
Coming off a three-point game against the...
Money for 2 ‘BIPOC’ cultural institutions
Two South Philly organizations received a large chunk of more than $6 million awarded through Philadelphia’s Cultural Treasures Initiative.
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts and the Brandywine Workshop will receive...
Virtual benefit for South Philly guitar great Pat Martino
A local jazz cafe will launch a livestream event to raise money for South Philly guitar legend Pat Martino.
The internationally adored jazz guitarist has endured serious health issues and hasn’t performed since November 2018,...
Philly has a new police commissioner
Kevin Bethel will be the city’s next police commissioner.
The announcement of Bethel’s promotion was made by Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker on Nov. 22, succeeding Danielle Outlaw, who resigned in September. Since Outlaw left, the department...
South Philadelphia libraries’ book fiesta set for Saturday, Oct. 19
Want to win a $50 or $30 Target gift card or be entered into a grand prize drawing for a one-year family membership to the Philadelphia Zoo?
This all happens at the South Philadelphia Book...
Neumann-Goretti aims to help basketball players build brands
The Neumann-Goretti High School boys basketball program has a strong history of opening doors for many student-athletes to play at higher levels. Now the team is going a step further.
The Saints have entered an...
Saints hang on to beat Bonner-Prendie 4-3
Kevin Opanel struck out eight in more than six innings of work as the Neumann-Goretti High School baseball team defeated Bonner-Prendie in the quarterfinal round of the Philadelphia Catholic League Playoffs on Saturday.
The third-seeded...
Philly author to discus new book at A Novel Idea
Irene Levy Baker loves to talk about Philadelphia.
So much so, that she ran out of room in her first book of “100 Things To Do In Philadelphia Before You Die,” that she created a...
Gas main work beginning in Graduate Hospital area
Gas mains will be replaced along several streets in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood starting next week, which will impact parking situations, according to Philadelphia Gas Works.
Work is expected to begin on May 25, and...
Continuing to manage artist-led initiatives
South Philly native Theresa Rose has been named the inaugural Managing Director of the Recycled Artist In Residency.
Rose, a board member and past president of the Passyunk Square Civic Association, will oversee programs as...
