Pet of the Week: Chico is the man
Sweet and sensitive Chico has been patiently waiting for a home since winter. He’s a lazy potato who is looking for a cuddle buddy to feed him delicious snacks. He has a visual impairment...
Pet of the Week: Make Kramer your king
Kramer is a high-energy, quirky boy who is looking for a place to call his own. He is small but mighty and is looking for a home where he will be treated like a...
Pet of the Week: Make Ivy the queen of your castle
Ivy is the queen of the house. She gives you her big cute eyes and blinks a little, and you want to give her that last bite of food or an extra treat. You...
On the road to Mummery
The stars seemed to align perfectly for Alexandria McIntyre.
The fourth-generation Mummer always embraced New Year’s Day as a special occasion as she watched members of her family lead Bill McIntyre’s Shooting Stars Fancy Brigade...
UniverSoul performs at Universal Alcorn
UniverSoul Circus, a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater and music, held a special exclusive performance for students at Universal Alcorn Charter School, 3200 Dickinson St., on Nov. 14.
UniverSoul Circus embraces and celebrates...
Bradley: Candidates deserve fair shake from media
By Michael C. Bradley
On May 16, the Philadelphia Gay News released its endorsements for the upcoming elections. Editor and owner Mark Segal prefaced his endorsements by stating that PGN does “not endorse based solely...
Pet of the Week: Give Duke the royal treatment
Duke is a 1-year-old hunk ready to bestow lots of kisses and cuddles with his new family. He’s a real charmer on his walks and will gladly say hello to any passersby. He’s known...
Around Town: South Philadelphia High School’s 80th birthday party
The South Philadelphia High School’s January and June 1958 classes will hold a belated 80th birthday brunch on Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the IATSE Ballroom at 2401 S. Swanson...
What’s in a name?
The 90-year-old Passyunk Branch of the Free Library soon will have a new name. The change is a controversial one, however, because of the name the library won't have. Historian Joseph Vendetti...
Pet of the Week: You’ll love Luke
Luke is a complete cutie pie who is about 2 years old and 56 pounds. He is a hound mix who is very laid back and loving. He loves to snuggle and give kisses....