Around Town
LoMo Fall Flea Market on Saturday
The Lower Moyamensing Civic Association will host a Fall Flea Market on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor spaces will be set up along the highly trafficked...
Theatre Exile gearing up for 2022-23 season
South Philly-based Theatre Exile at 1340 S. 13th St. has released a partial schedule for its upcoming 2022-23 season, which includes a world premiere from Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames.
The upcoming shows are said to...
Benefit concert
A benefit concert for Universal Family of Schools, featuring the Jacksons, took place at Parx Casino at the Xcite Center on Sept. 10. Parx awarded $35,000 to the Universal Family of Schools. Photo by...
Former cop going to trial in shooting death
A former police officer charged with the shooting death of 12-year-old South Philly resident Thomas “TJ” Siderio will go to trial on all charges, a judge ruled this week.
Edsaul Mendoza will face first-degree murder...
High School Fair coming to Convention Center Oct. 14-15
The 2022 Philly High School Fair will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Oct. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The fair will...
Philabundance CEO attends White House conference
Philabundance took its mission to a national stage and the highest office in an attempt to solve hunger in the United States.
Representatives from Philabundance, located at 3616 S. Galloway St. in South Philly, traveled...
Around Town Community Calendar
October 6
Free Coat Distribution - From noon to 6 p.m. at the Francis Scott Key School at 2230 S. 8th St., coats available for people of all ages. First come, first served.
October 6
Billy Ocean...
Local news in brief: Oct. 4
Controller’s Office launches property tax relief calculator
The City Controller’s Office created and launched a new property tax relief calculator to help Philadelphia homeowners understand the financial impact of newly expanded property tax relief programs....
Weight Watchers donates to Hero Thrill Show
The Hero Thrill Show received a $10,000 check from Weight Watchers Philadelphia as part of the culmination of the 34th WW Philadelphia Battle of the Badges weight-loss competition between the city’s two uniformed departments.
The...
