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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...

Is Lula right for you?

Lula is absolutely adorable. At 7 years old and 13 pounds, she really hates it when someone tries to take her bed, food, toys...

Community Calendar

May 15 Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11...

Fabulous Fergie

Fergie is a sweet senior Chihuahua who is about 12 years old and weighs about 9 pounds. Fergie arrived at the shelter after being...

Around Town

Ars Nova Workshop receives grant South Philly’s Ars Nova Workshop received $2,625 as a 2024 Capital Support grantee from the Presser Foundation. Ars Nova Workshop’s grant...

Your chance to be Beekeeper for a Day

Mark Berman has assembled quite a network. The Pennsport native took up beekeeping about nine years ago and even started his own company Anna Bee’s...

Tree removal in FDR Park, soccer fields to come

Crews have worked quickly to remove several acres of trees to make way for new artificial turf athletic fields at FDR Park. The removal of...

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