Krasner praises guilty verdict in Christmas Eve 2016 murder
District Attorney Larry Krasner last Friday issued a statement on the first-degree murder conviction for Maurice Green, 34, for the fatal shooting of 81-year-old Marie Buck on Christmas Eve 2016 in her corner store...
Around Town: Doo Wop Festival at FOP
The Doo Wop Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Road.
There will be an indoor dance party, vocal groups...
Virtual programming for kids and families
Jewish Family and Children’s Services is offering virtual programming during the coronavirus pandemic.
Free public benefits and resources information sessions are held Tuesdays on Zoom from 10 to 11 a.m.
Video art therapy sessions are held...
Pet of the Week: Marvin is marvelous
Marvin is a 6- to 7-month-old large-breed mix. He adores the company of other dogs, he’s house and crate trained and he walks like such a gentleman on the leash. You can adopt Marvin...
Pet of the Week: You’ll find a friend in Rocco
Rocco is a 5- to 6-month-old Doberman Pinscher. He is playful, affectionate and super friendly. He needs a home with another dog, with someone who has breed experience and lives within two hours of...
Shapiro launches Election Threats Task Force
With the countdown calendar just under 250 days, Gov. Josh Shapiro has put plans into motion to ensure that the upcoming elections will proceed as smoothly as possible.
The governor, with Secretary of the Commonwealth...
Around Town: Fringe musical
Producers Chelsea Cylinder and Danielle Moore announced the premiere of their filmed stage musical, Crossover: A New Pop Musical, which will be screened live and streamed digitally as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
When...
Around Town: Southern Hall of Fame banquet
The 110th South Philadelphia High School Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Oct. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the IATSE ballroom, 2401 S. Swanson St.
Inductees are: Athletic - Michael Sanzano...
Community Calendar
October 2
Celebration at Bok - Studio Incamminati’s founders celebration, BOKannalia. 7 to 10 p.m. Seventh floor of the Bok Building, 1901 S. 9th St. Art, food, wine, music, dancing, silent auction. https://bokannalia.brownpapertickets.com/.
October 9
Philly Post...
Pet of the Week: Meet the new boss
Midna is an 11-week-old small terrier mix with super-soft ears and grinch feet. She is very dog friendly and gets along with cats. It is most recommended that the resident dog/cats are tolerant, as...
