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Sports hall of famers announced
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees.
The inductees will be A.W. Tillinghast (golf), Alice Putnam Willetts (lacrosse), Andy Talley (football), Angelo Cataldi (Legacy of Excellence), Brendan...
Proposed 76 Place may not be all sunshine and roses
It has been billed as a win-win for everyone.
The city of Philadelphia gets a new arena. The 76ers get a new home. Taxpayers get a new revenue source.
What the developers of 76 Place fails...
SuplexMania takes hold of South Street
As Wrestlemania 40 fever takes over South Philadelphia this weekend, Lincoln Financial Field isn’t the only place to enjoy a celebration of all things wrestling.
You can still find professional live wrestling, photo opportunities, memorabilia...
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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...
Finding her home at the World Affairs Council
For Lauren Swartz, work, family and community all seemed to line up perfectly in the perfect landing spot.
The current president and CEO of World Affairs Council of Philadelphia made South Philly her home in...
Adopt this princess
Princess Petunia is about 5 years old and 48 pounds and in foster care with Delco Dawgs. She is very attached to the humans in the house and follows them everywhere. She gets along...
Universal Vare students on the fast track
More than three dozen students from Universal Vare STEM & Arts Academy Charter School in South Philly were lauded for their hard work in completing a 10-week course at the Urban Youth Racing Build...
Letters to the Editor
Hazards of turf
Regarding your Jan. 3 op-ed, Save the meadows, wherein it is mentioned the dangers imposed by artificial turf, I would add it is hazardous for insects, too, like the little grasshopper I...
