Community Calendar
December 28
ASHM Glögg Tours - Join the American Swedish Historical Museum for a general gallery tour and learn about Scandinavian holiday traditions. Then enjoy some glögg and Swedish pepparkaka between the tours. There are...
Around Town
LoMo Christmas Tree Cycle
The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association is hosting a pair of tree recycling days on Jan. 7-8. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at South Philadelphia High School at 2101 S....
As the Old Year Ends
I’m not sure whether a new Sixers arena on Market Street is the answer to the city’s economic woes. What I do know is that the current situation is not acceptable. I can understand...
Improvements to Stinger Square Playground
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell joined Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and Grays Ferry community members to celebrate the installation of new playground equipment and safety surfacing at Stinger Square Playground in Grays...
Snyder subway stop getting upgrade
South Philly’s Snyder Avenue SEPTA Station will be one of five Broad Street Line hubs to receive upgrades thanks to a $56 million federal grant.
The money will go toward improving and upgrading station accessibility.
“Station...
Big donation from Wells Fargo to Philabundance
Wells Fargo made a $50,000 donation to Philabundance, the area’s largest food bank, on Dec. 20 at its distribution warehouse on Galloway Street in South Philadelphia. The check presentation coincided with the bank’s employee...
Community Calendar
December 21
Winter Party for Kids - From 3-5:30 p.m. at the Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Ave. Wintery crafts, activities and hot cocoa. The Friends of Whitman Library will be giving away kids gloves while...
Around Town
LoMo Christmas Tree Cycle
The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association is hosting a pair of tree recycling days on Jan. 7-8. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at South Philadelphia High School at 2101 S....
Pennsport favorite is expanding to Fishtown neighborhood
Cake & Joe is expanding to a second location in Fishtown after a successful two-year run at its original location on East Moyamensing Avenue. The specialty coffee and dessert shop is scheduled to open...
McIllmurray enters Council race
Amanda McIllmurray is ready to serve. For Philadelphia.
Early this month, the lifelong Philadelphian announced the intention to become an at-large candidate for City Council.
“I've lived in Philly my whole life,” McIllmurray said. “I have...
