South Philly News

A family affair

The Star Players are about to hit the stage with Guys and Dolls, and this is a tight-knit group. “It’s formed into a very big family,” said director Bill Arthur. Arthur...

Chloe is a snuggler

Chloe is 9 years old. The pit/boxer mix is 35 pounds. She loves cats but they seldom reciprocate her feelings. Her previous owner said she likes other dogs, but...

Iconic new art piece on East Passyunk

A new public art project is lighting up one of South Philly’s most famous shopping corridors. The grand opening of the "Rainbow Gate" at Mifflin...

Letters to the Editor

Keep the green in FDR Park As a retired science teacher and the grandparent of an athletic little boy, I read with interest the article...

Around Town

Harris delivers $25K for Wharton Square Park Majority House Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris surprised Wharton Square Park with a grant for $25,000.  Wharton Square Park was...

Palumbo wins PPL flag football title

The Griffins will always be No. 1. No matter how many Public League trophies get handed out in future years in the sport of high...

Community Calendar

May 22 Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11...

Career day at Universal Vare

Universal Vare STEM & Arts Charter School returned to its annual career fair in person on May 16. Guest speakers included Police Capt. Kelly...

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A family affair