Meet the most dedicated teacher in all of Philadelphia, Sally Avitalle
When Beth Coleman was a first-grader at St. Monica Roman Catholic School, she remembers feeling lucky. That’s because she got the cool teacher, Mrs. Avitalle.
“She was a fun teacher,” said Coleman. “I still have...
Naja Lumsden giving Audenried reasons to smile
Naja Lumsden has plenty of reasons to smile.
The Universal Audenried Charter High School junior basketball player is having a tremendous season on the court and she aspires to be an orthodontist someday after college,...
Animal hospital coming to Washington Avenue
Healthcare for pets just became a little more accessible for residents in South Philadelphia.
A large general practice urgent care pet facility with multiple specialists will open on Washington Avenue this summer, providing South Philly...
Photo Gallery: Audenried Girls Basketball
The Universal Audenried Charter High School girls basketball team was defeated 61-45 at Pennsbury on Friday night. Junior Naja Lumsden scored 16 points and Destiny Epps and Jenelle Ransom each added 10 points for...
Grad Hospital neighbors green-light the largest and final part of development on former chocolate...
At the most recent SOSNA meeting, residents of Graduate Hospital supported the final part of developer Ori Feibush’s plan to build a six-story, 256-unit apartment building on the former site of the Frankford Chocolate...
South Philly City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson indicted by feds
The Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced on Wednesday that Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson was one of four people charged in a 22-count indictment alleging a wide ranging...
Photo Gallery: Neumann-Goretti girls basketball
The Neumann-Goretti High School girls basketball team hosted West Catholic on Tuesday Night in South Philadelphia. The Saints received a game-high 38 points from senior Diamond Johnson, but suffered a 75-71 loss. Sierra Bermudez...
Roofer charged with killing man found in burning vehicle
The District Attorney has charged a man in connection to a body that was found in a burning vehicle in a South Philadelphia parking lot.
Luis Cruz, 39, is charged with murder, arson, possession of...
Personalized goal songs: Trend catching on in NHL
Picture this: Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek racing down the ice. It’s a 2-on-1. Giroux saucer passes across to Voracek, who buries the one-timer! The crowd at the Wells Fargo Center jumps to its...
Local author seeking dog rescue to receive proceeds
Kristen Kidd would like nothing more than to give back to local dog rescues.
Kidd, known for her photography in the Philadelphia area, started the Women’s Best Friend Project a year ago, creating a book...
