PA memo pushing for youth sports tax credit, what this would do for parents
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania senator is pushing for youth sports to stay accessible for parents and children across the Commonwealth with a proposed tax credit. [Read More]
Northeast Philly’s Joe Picozzi looks back on a year in the state senate
A few weeks after Sen. Joseph Picozzi took the oath of office — now 30, he is now one of the youngest people ever elected to the Pennsylvania state senate and the first Republican to represent Philadelphia since 1996 — tragedy struck his district when a small medical plane fell from the sky. [Read More]
Unclaimed property event Tuesday afternoon at Picozzi office
The office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity will hold an unclaimed property event on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. at the office of state Sen. Joe Picozzi, 12361 Academy Road. [Read More]
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]