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Event in support of Pakistani Christians
Aaron Bashir, the Republican candidate in the 2nd Congressional District, will hold an event to stand in solidarity with the Pakistani-American Christian community on Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m., at Christos Mar Thoma Church, 9999 Gantry Road. The group will gather to call for an end to...
Congratulations to Franklin Towne class of ‘24
Franklin Towne Charter High School was scheduled to graduate Tuesday night at Temple’s Liacouras Center. “We are proud of our graduating students and grateful to the hundreds of families who entrust us with providing more than 1,300 children per year the highest quality high school experience possible,” said CEO Brianna O’Donnell. “During its 25 years of serving Philadelphia’s families Franklin Towne Charter High School has educated students from every ZIP code in the city. As we look forward to welcoming in students for the 2024-2025 school year, there is no question, Franklin Towne Charter High School is here to stay, and will continue to live up to Niche.com’s accolade as one Philadelphia’s most diverse high schools for many decades to come.”
North Catholic alums announce scholarship recipients
The Northeast Catholic Alumni Association has chosen the scholarship recipients of its annual $500,000 in tuition grants. The recipients are 10 in grade school, 20 in high school and five in college, who are the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of alumni association members. The money is given over three years for students in grade school and four years for students in high school and college.
Eagles get 6-week break before training camp
Pennsylvania’s most famous quadruped made an unexpected visit to the Philadelphia Eagles practice facility last week. Phil, a known Eagles fan despite the fact that he hails from Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania, was on hand to take in the Eagles’ three-day mandatory mini-camp. Phil, slathered in sun block...
Improvements coming to Cohox
Rebuild Philadelphia last week celebrated a groundbreaking for site improvements at Cohocksink Recreation Center, 2901 Cedar St. in Port Richmond. Among those in attendance were Councilman Mark Squilla, state Rep. Joe Hohenstein, residents and representatives of Community Ventures. The $4.45 million renovation project is funded by the city’s Rebuild program,...
The day there were UFOs in Olney
Mike “Meak” Carlin grew up in Olney and spent a lot of time hanging in “The Yard” – the Lowell Elementary School yard, at 5th Street and Nedro Avenue. “So many hijinks happened in that schoolyard,” Carlin recalled. “It was all very innocent and juvenile.”
I-95 collapse anniversary hailed as triumph
Less than a year later, a potential infrastructure disaster for the city of Philadelphia has become nothing less than a triumph. On June 11, 2023, a fatal tanker truck fire under the road surface of Interstate 95 at the Cottman Avenue exit caused a collapse of the elevated section of highway, stopping both directions of the major Philadelphia thoroughfare.
PMAY Artists’ graduation recital on Saturday
The Philadelphia Alliance for Youth Artists’ Initiative program will hold a graduation recital on Saturday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at the Settlement Music School branch at 416 Queen St. The concert is free and open to everyone. The five graduating seniors have earned more than $1 million in...
Evil Genius embraces Pride Month in its own inimitable way
Philadelphia local craft brewery Evil Genius, 1727 N. Front St., is surpassing its own high bar with this year’s celebration of Pride Month all June long. The celebration started with the release of the official beer of Pride Month, Love is Love Pride Beer, on June 1. The Pride-themed...
Happy anniversary to Lyra Society
The nonprofit Lyra Society recently celebrated its 20th anniversary during a Harp’N Hoedown at BLDG39 at the Frankford Arsenal. Founded in 2004 by Elizabeth Hainen, Principal Harp of The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Lyra Society provides harps, harp lessons and harp presentations at no cost to students in the School District of Philadelphia.
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Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2-5 p.m. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that provides homework help and activities for students in grades K-12 every day after school. Summer...
Trey is 3 times the fun
Trey is a Maltese Frenchie mix. He’s 2 years old, 24 pounds and house/crate trained. He is cuddly and silly. He loves the company of other dogs, running zoomies alongside them. He will need someone who is willing to play structured tug with him. Trey needs big tough toys he can shake, hold high in the air in celebration and someone who will play the game with him.
Eagles set for a little mandatory work
June brings a first for the Eagles, at least for the Nick Sirianni version of the Eagles. For the first time since Sirianni took over as head coach, the Eagles will hold a mandatory minicamp. For three days — June 4-6 — the entire Eagles team will be together for the first time for a whirlwind preview of what the 2024 NFL season will look like in this city.
Bridesburg’s Diorio cherishes softball memories
Mya Diorio has a million memories of high school softball. And even though her career is still going strong, she cherishes every one of them. Diorio is a senior first baseman on the Archbishop Ryan High School softball team, and when you have the career she’s had, there are a lot of great things to pick from.
Around Town
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2-5 p.m. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that provides homework help and activities for students in grades K-12 every day after school. A...
A sweet addition to your home
Sweet Pea found herself at risk for euthanasia at a local shelter due to her heartbreaking condition. She was just 27 pounds, covered in wounds and desperate for TLC. Sweet Pea is named for her sweetness. She is thriving in foster care — she adores people, loves to snuggle and despite her rough unknown past treats everyone with kindness. Sweet Pea is about 5 years old and just under 50 pounds. She loves to play and loves her toys. Sweet Pea has very few teeth left due to her past life of malnutrition. She had a full dental and healed up well. It does not hinder her zest for fun, but worth noting for her future adopter, Sweet Pea would do best with older kids if any are in the home. She has been working on her basic training and hopes for an adopter to help her continue. Pea could potentially live with a laid-back dog, but asks for no cats. Email noahsarkrescueps@yahoo.com or fill out an application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NARP/Dog ••
Around Town
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2-5 p.m. LEAP is a free, drop-in afterschool program that provides homework help and activities for students in grades K-12 every day after school. A...
Funding the good work of the Michael Strange Foundation
Tony & Nick’s Steaks, 39 E. Oregon Ave., supported the Michael Strange Foundation on Saturday in honor of Armed Forces Day. All proceeds from sides and drinks purchased from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. were donated to the Michael Strange Foundation, which assists Gold Star families in their grieving process by providing unconditional support and services by professionals in several fields, and also by those who have suffered similar losses so that the healing process can begin.
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