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...
Wawa’s newest store, which features a beer cave, is now open in South Philly
Representatives from Wawa, joined by Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya and Wawa mascot Wally Goose, opened the convenience store chain’s first and only store to sell beer in Philadelphia on Thursday morning, right at...
Pet of the Week: You’ll dig Dodger
The artful Dodger has come to make your acquaintance. A sweet old gent who still has a lot of pep in his step is ready to get adopted and find his forever home. This...
Around Town: Designer Bag Bingo on Oct. 22
Holy Name of Jesus will host Designer Bag Bingo on Oct. 22, at its hall, 701 E. Gaul St.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7.
Tickets cost $35. They are available in the...
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: Make Jake yours
Jake recently joined the adoptable doggy crew at Providence Animal Center's lifesaving facility, and he is hoping you will stop by soon to meet him in person. He’s around 11 years young and about...
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...
Around Town: Opening meeting for Sisterhood
The Sisterhood of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, will be holding its annual opening meeting on Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
The program will feature special guest speaker Louis Schmidt,...
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...
Pet of the Week: Make Bark Vader your star
Can I get a woof woof for Bark Vader?
This little man is short on legs, but not on personality. At 20 pounds, he is sure to make up for his small stature with his...
