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New law will enhance street racing penalties State Rep. Ed Neilson, majority chair of the House Transportation Committee, praised...

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October 23 Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd...

A historic season for Southern soccer

Last year certainly wasn’t easy.  The South Philadelphia High School girls soccer team had endured a tough, winless season (0-9) in 2023. It was the kind of year that might...

Lt. gov joins Johnson in talk on guns

Local conversations on gun violence are receiving statewide attention. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited City Hall to take part in one of City Council President Kenyatta Johnson’s “Peace Not Guns”...

Sports

Big decisions coming for Eagles

The preseason is almost over. Really. Two preseason games and a joint practice are already in the books. The Eagles have won two thrilling preseason...

Veteran scribe Zach Berman chronicles Eagles’ greatest era

Basically, we are all spoiled, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are in the midst of one of...

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Crime

Lt. gov joins Johnson in talk on guns

Local conversations on gun violence are receiving statewide attention. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited City Hall to take part in one of City Council President...

Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts

In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and...

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Extended Day, Extended Year at Southwark

Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington visited South Philadelphia’s Southwark Elementary School to update families on the Extended Day, Extended Year pilot...

Money raised for animal rescue, care and adoption

More than 800 dog lovers and their furry friends gathered on Oct. 5 at the Navy Yard to celebrate the 18th annual Mutt Strut...

Red Red Dine

The pandemic put an end to many growing traditions, but after a five-year absence, the Red Gravy Cook-Off is returning to South Philadelphia.  Organized by...

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South Philly artists receive funding from Pew Center The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage awarded $10.2 million to 39 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists, including...

Community Calendar

October 9 Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11...

Letters to the Editor

Stop illegal car meetups Illegal car meetups have to come to a close in our city of Philadelphia. It is known that the meetups are...

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