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Parker recommits city to Vision Zero Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order recommitting Philadelphia to the goal of reaching zero traffic deaths at a reception on the eve of Vision Zero PHL 2024, the...

Philadelphia selected for Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Philadelphia was selected as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, a three-year initiative designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding...

Tribute to Peter Nero coming to Kimmel Center South Philly resident Matthew Koveal, executive director of The No Name Pops, introduced special guest conductor, Carl Topilow, and renowned pianist George Burton, who will appear at...

Evans welcomes growing support for victim act Congressman Dwight Evans is co-leading a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill that has picked up bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. “I’m proud to co-lead...

DMVA mobile outreach teams can help veterans apply for benefits   The state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs announces its Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans are available throughout the state to assist veterans in obtaining...

Help repair Vietnam Veterans Memorial Philadelphia’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located at 108 Spruce St., near Penn’s Landing, was badly vandalized last August, with the thief making off with brass lighting plate covers and custom-made concrete...

Philabundance launches ‘Spread the Love’ campaign  Philabundance has launched its Spread the Love campaign, which will run through the end of February. The initiative aims to collect food, raise funds and increase awareness about food...

Scanlon resolution recognizes youth mentoring programs Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, chair of the Congressional Youth Mentoring Caucus, joined Congressman Don Bacon in introducing a resolution recognizing January 2024 as National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate...

Uh oh.  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you haven’t given much thought to spoiling your significant other? South Philly and nearby neighborhoods offer plenty of options from great food, activities and sweet treats...

Scanlon, Casey, Fetterman, Boyle deliver $13M for PhilaPort upgrades Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, along with Sens, Bob Casey and John Fetterman and Congressman Brendan Boyle announced the Port of Philadelphia will receive $13,017,024 in new...