Caring for the needy at Thanksgiving
A number of elected officials gathered at Caring for Friends, 12271 Townsend Road, to prepare meals for the needy at Thanksgiving. [Read More]
Ryan finishes football season with big win
Archbishop Ryan’s football team had a big day on Thanksgiving, rolling to a 42-0 victory over George Washington at Mickey Young Memorial Stadium. [Read More]
Philly mayor’s 20-year tax abatement to boost abandoned properties
State legislators joined Mayor Cherelle Parker on Friday afternoon to announce the return of limited property tax abatements to spur new unit construction for the Housing Opportunities Made Easy plan. [Read More]
St. Martha students celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade
St. Martha Elementary School students kicked off the long weekend with a Thanksgiving eve parade in the gym. [Read More]
A happy retirement to Inspector Frank Bachmayer
Police Inspector Frank Bachmayer, commander of the Northeast Police Division, called it a career on Monday, retiring after 45 years with the department. [Read More]
Honoring the heroism of Al Schmid
America250PA last week dedicated a custom-designed bell sculpture outside the former Tacony home of World War II hero Al Schmid as part of its Bells Across PA initiative, a statewide public art series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. [Read More]
Tree lights up Frankford and Cottman
The Mayfair Business Improvement District sponsored a Christmas village and tree lighting on Nov. 13 at Frankford and Cottman avenues. [Read More]
Free Speech at the Crossroads: A Keystone Dialogue
In October 2025, the Free Speech Project at Georgetown University held Free Speech at the Crossroads: A Keystone Dialogue at Temple University, a convening of discussions on challenges to Free Speech and other First Amendment freedoms, in the birthplace of American democracy. The symposium featured conversations centered around campus protest, artificial intelligence, book banning, economic mobility, swing-state politics, and more, with speakers drawn from Philadelphia and around Pennsylvania. [Read More]
St. Dom’s salute to veterans
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]
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
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
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]