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Audenried girls to play in the state semifinal
The Universal Audenried Charter High School girls basketball team will face Scranton Prep in the PIAA Class 4A semifinal tonight at Bethlehem High School at 6 p.m. The Lady Rockets are fresh off a 79-53 quarterfinal victory over Delone Catholic that featured a dominating 41-point performance by junior Shayla Smith.
East Passyunk honoring women business leaders
South Philly will come together to celebrate women business owners. The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is bringing back its popular Women Mean Business event on March 26 in celebration of Women’s History Month. The inspiring, interactive event, in conjunction with She Rocked It, will feature a panel and mixer honoring may women-owned businesses along East Passyunk Avenue. It runs from 6-9 p.m. at Society Hill Dance Academy at 1919 E. Passyunk Ave.
Eagles ring in NFL New Year with a bang
That’s the National Football League New Year, for those who celebrate. Could it be the Year of the Eagles?. The NFL New Year began on Wednesday, March 13, at 4 p.m. signaling the official start of free agency and the beginning of new contract years for salary cap purposes. The “legal tampering” period, where teams can negotiate and announce free agent agreements, began the previous Monday at noon. For all intents and purposes, it is the NFL New Year’s Eve Party.
3 new bishops in the Philly Archdiocese
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez last week ordained Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher Cooke and Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy in front of a capacity congregation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The role of an auxiliary bishop is to assist the diocesan bishop by...
Zeke seeks a new home
Zeke came to a rescue from Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control, arriving as a stray with a female dog who appeared to have recently had puppies. Both dogs had chronic ear infections upon arrival and were likely used for backyard breeding. If Zeke’s astonishing good looks weren’t enough to...
Beer tour arrives in April
A Philly-Centric Beer Tour will involve a pair of South Philly breweries and will give local residents a chance to explore other establishments in different parts of the city. BrewedAt and Let’s Rallie have introduced Crafted in Philly, a two-month-long brewery tour for beer lovers taking place April 26 through June 30.
Celebrate Swedish Easter
Celebrate Easter in Swedish fashion at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day on March 24 from 2-4 p.m. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up as Easter witches with long skirts, headscarves, painted red cheeks and freckles and go from house to house, wishing people Happy Easter.
3 groups back Khan
Pennsylvania attorney general candidate Joe Khan announced endorsements from Clean Air Action, the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance and Second Generation PAC, the political organization that promotes candidates from immigrant communities. “The coalition built by Barack Obama (who taught Joe in law school) is unraveling before our eyes,” said Majid...
Community Calendar
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free. March 16. In Search of a Line...
Around Town
South Philly resident Matthew Koveal, executive director of The No Name Pops, introduced special guest conductor, Carl Topilow, and renowned pianist George Burton, who will appear at the Pops’ upcoming concert, Timeless: A Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero, at the Kimmel Center on April 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets range in price from $51 to $121 and can be purchased at www.ensembleartsphilly.org or by calling 215-893-1999.
Campbell’s honors Jason Kelce with limited edition soup
With the announcement of Eagles center Jason Kelce, another Philadelphia-area icon announced its own tribute to Kelce and its long-running Chunky Soup campaign featuring National Football League players and their mothers. Kelce, his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis, and mother Donna were prominent in this year’s National Chunky...
N-G’s Arrigale adds coaching milestones
Neumann-Goretti High School boys basketball coach Carl Arrigale recently made history in two categories. The Saints’ longtime coach recorded his 600th career win on March 8 as Neumann-Goretti defeated Littlestown, 86-63, in the first round of the PIAA Class 4A playoffs. Earlier this season, Arrigale notched his 300th Catholic League victory when the Saints defeated Conwell-Egan, 83-63, on Jan. 22.
Opinion
Gun violence has to be stopped somehow in our city of Philadelphia. The main question most citizens have who have been residents of Philadelphia for a substantial amount of time is why is the gun violence still happening over and over again? One thing to be said is that if some people are going to risk their own life and harm others then shame on themselves. Basically a certain scale of people are not going to act like they have sense as a human being and an upright person. That is the real problem.
Giving back in a big way
Domenic Colasante remembers the stress and the anxiety when his high school tuition bill came due. Colasante was a high school sophomore at the time, waking up on the 2500 block of S. Chadwick Street, and taking the Broad Street Line every day up to Vine Street to attend classes at Roman Catholic High School.
Scenes from St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place Sunday in Center City. The theme was St. Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope. There was a pre-parade Mass at St. Patrick’s Church. The parade was broadcast live on television and will be rebroadcast on Friday from 9...
Jason Kelce became everything a Philly Legend should be
Noted Eagles fan Victor Frankenstein couldn’t have created a more perfect creature than Jason Kelce. Last week the 13-year veteran Philadelphia Eagles center retired with a nearly hour-long retirement speech that was at times funny, poignant, heartfelt and profane. In short, everything a Philadelphia Eagles legend should be. Kelce...
Let Frog hop home with you
Frog is a goofy grandpa who has everything you could ever want in a companion: handsome looks, a sweet and spunky disposition and endless love to give. He is ready to spend the rest of his golden years being loved on, and has so much warmth and adoration to share in return.
Community Calendar
March 6-10 Philadelphia Flower Show – The 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Tickets are on sale at tickets.phsonline.org, with flexible ticket options starting at $29.99. Visit tickets.phsonline.org for more information. March 8. Marlon Wayans – At 7 p.m. at Live! Casino and Hotel...
Federal Donuts & Chicken opens in Whitman
Federal Donuts & Chicken has opened a new South Philly flagship location on Wolf Street. On March 7, Federal Donuts & Chicken opened the company’s new South Philadelphia flagship at the intersection of Wolf and S. Swanson streets in the Whitman neighborhood. The grand opening follows the closing of...
Around Town
Congressman Dwight Evans is co-leading a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill that has picked up bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. “I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill that would help our state and local police solve more fatal and non-fatal shooting cases. This would be a huge win for public safety in Philadelphia and across the country – district attorneys can’t bring cases that don’t reach them, so this would help make our neighborhoods safer,” Evans said. “As someone who has pushed for help for victims of gun violence, I’m also very pleased that this bill would provide victims and family members with mental health resources and assistance with shelter, wage and relocation costs.”
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