St. Dominic Elementary School recently held a service project, inviting military veterans from all branches for breakfast at Marian Hall. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, joined by teachers and principal Christopher Pugliese, mingled with veterans, presenting them with American flags and coloring pages. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
Holmesburg Recreation Center, at Rhawn and Ditman streets, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
