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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...

Annual halfball tournament honors John Marzano

Teams competed for bragging rights and prizes at the 13th Annual John Marzano Halfball Tournament in the schoolyard of the Christopher Columbus Charter School near 9th and Christian streets...

Arguing for an expanded Eviction Diversion Program

Fair housing and eviction records were the topic of discussion at the Yesha Ministries Fellowship Hall in South Philly on May 15. More than 60...

Record day for Academy at Palumbo

The Academy at Palumbo enjoyed a record-breaking day at the District 12 AAA track and field championships at the Germantown Supersite on May 15-16. The...

Audenried hosts Senior Symposium

The 8th Annual Universal Audenried Senior Symposium took place on May 15 as the graduating Class of 2024 hosted an event to highlight what they've...

Koger keys Southern baseball resurgence

As well as the Rams played this year, Allan Koger believes there’s still another level to go. The South Philadelphia High School baseball team enjoyed...

Philabundance celebrates 40 years

The city’s leading hunger relief organization celebrated a major milestone that would make mom proud. Philabundance marked its 40th anniversary on May 11, just in...

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