Op-Ed: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 21, 2025

Op-Ed: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I can imagine there are few things more challenging in life than being told you have cancer. While new treatments and breakthroughs are happening every day, we still have a long way to go.  [Read More]

Happy 103rd birthday to Isadore Rosenthal
October 16, 2025

Happy 103rd birthday to Isadore Rosenthal

A birthday drive-by recently took place for 103-year-old military veteran Isadore Rosenthal, a resident of Paul’s Run, 9896 Bustleton Ave.  [Read More]

Solar savings
October 7, 2025

Solar savings

State Sen. Joe Picozzi and state Rep. Martina White last week were among those celebrating a Solar for Schools grant to Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Road.  [Read More]

Happy anniversary to Holmesburg Rec
October 7, 2025

Happy anniversary to Holmesburg Rec

Holmesburg Recreation Center, at Rhawn and Ditman streets, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.  [Read More]

Happy 150th to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
October 7, 2025

Happy 150th to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth celebrated 150 years as an international religious congregation during a Sept. 14 Mass at St. Katherine of Siena.  [Read More]

Nice new addition to Frankford and Cottman
October 7, 2025

Nice new addition to Frankford and Cottman

The Mayfair Business Improvement District, under the leadership of executive director Donny Smith, recently unveiled the Celebration Statue at Frankford and Cottman avenues. John McBride emceed the ceremony, which included a blessing by the Rev. Patrick Welsh, pastor at St. Matthew Church. Sculptor Stephen Layne was on hand, along with state Sen. Joe Picozzi and state Rep. Jared Solomon. The event included vendors and an inflatable football toss.   [Read More]

Around Town
October 6, 2025

Around Town

The Star Players will present the musical Mary Poppins from Oct. 10-12 at Venice Island Performing Arts Center, 7 Lock St. in Manayunk. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  [Read More]

Senior housing coming to Academy Road
October 5, 2025

Senior housing coming to Academy Road

Groundbreaking took place last week for Saint Katharine Drexel Place, a 48-unit, one-bedroom housing development for income-eligible people 62 and older.  [Read More]

What you need to know about PA’s Gen Z voters | Voices of Reason Ep. 12 – PA Sen. Joe Picozzi
February 18, 2025

What you need to know about PA’s Gen Z voters | Voices of Reason Ep. 12 – PA Sen. Joe Picozzi

This episode dives into everything from Gen Z voters and PA's biggest rivalries, to Philly's epic Super Bowl win, and the unexpected moment that made Joe Picozzi feel like a real senator.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Picozzi Bill to Enable World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA
February 5, 2025

Senate Approves Picozzi Bill to Enable World Cup Team Doctors to Practice in PA

With World Cup soccer coming to Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-Philadelphia) enabling international team doctors to treat their players in the commonwealth.  [Read More]

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