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The Quality of Life czar
Longtime city employee Bridget Collins-Greenwald is enjoying her new role – Licenses and Inspections Commissioner for Quality of Life. “I love to be able to help people,” she said. Collins-Greenwald is a Tacony native who attended St. Leo Elementary School and St. Hubert High School (class of 1988)....
Around Town
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5 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. Preschool...
Arts festival at Glencairn
The historic Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Road in Bryn Athyn, will welcome visitors to the castle for a “Sacred Arts Festival” on Sunday, April 28, from 1-5 p.m. The festival will feature an exploration of religious artistry, featuring live demonstrations by skilled artisans and a temporary exhibition, “Easter Eggs: Symbols of Rebirth and Renewal.” Visitors can immerse themselves in the connection between art and spirituality as demonstrators share their skills across various mediums like metal, glass, sand, stone, eggs, wood and ink.
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts is not too cool for school
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is a cool customer. Everything about the Eagles signal caller speaks to his priority of keeping calm even in the most stressful situations. A classroom isn’t supposed to be a heated situation so Hurts decided to do something about it. Hurts has committed $200,000 to...
State Democrats reveal plan to create union jobs, combat climate change
State Rep. Elizabeth Fielder led a group of state legislators, plus labor and environmental leaders, to announce a new initiative to help create union jobs while combating climate change. Fielder, who heads the House of Representatives’ Blue-Green Caucus, touted an 11-bill package that is supported by both houses of the...
Walking in memory of Sgt. Fitzgerald
Franklin Towne Charter High School last week hosted the Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald Memorial Mile Walk in memory of the slain Temple University police officer. The school paid tribute to Fitzgerald, a 2009 Franklin Towne graduate who was shot to death in North Philadelphia in February 2023, with a ceremony in the gym and a walk throughout the Frankford Arsenal Campus.
Celebrate with Mardi
Mardi has been in foster care for about four weeks and her life has done a 360 in that time. Mardi arrived at a local shelter as a suspected cruelty case. She was very underweight, dehydrated and covered in bite wounds and punctures on her neck, some of which were infected. Since then, she has received vet care, quality food and TLC. Thankfully, Mardi is a sweet soul who does not hold any of her former treatment against people.
Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan’s adage, “The No. 1 problem in today’s generation and economy is the lack of financial literacy,” continues to ring true today. Understanding how money works is a fundamental life skill that does not come easy for many. In fact, it’s a matter that becomes exacerbated when there’s little to no educational support. We need to raise awareness about this important issue as part of Financial Literacy Month in April.
Capone is a professional snuggler
Capone began his journey as a rescue dog at Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control and has been living, through no fault of his own, at Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, in Schuylkill County, for the last couple of years. He’s a super sweet boy, practically a professional snuggler, who loves to play with his squeaky toys and then put them in their spot for safe keeping. He likes to take his time to get to know new friends, especially men, but once you’re in, you’re in for life. He stays calm even if other dogs are yelling at him, and is open to the possibility of meeting a canine friend. Cats need not apply. He takes treats gently, and absolutely lives for a good massage. This 5-year-old sweetie’s best furever will be one with adults only or kids no younger than 12. For more information about this special guy, call 570-345-3540 or email rsmspca17963@gmail.com. ••
Extending Smith means the Eagles are ready for draft
The Eagles are heading into the National Football League draft like they always do. They are perfectly situated to get the most out of the eight picks they have starting on April 25. There’s no telling what will happen once the picks start flying. There’s no guarantee that the Eagles...
Molly stands up for her beliefs
Lisa Lyne Flynn is a Castor Gardens native and Fox Chase Cancer Center nurse who also performs as a singer/guitar player for the band LisaChristSuperstar. A vegan for more than 30 years, Flynn used her musical background when writing her new book, You Don’t Eat Meat?. Flynn wrote the...
Good Citizens at Franklin Towne
Franklin Towne Charter High School announced that six of its 11th-grade students are recent recipients of the Union League’s Good Citizen Award. The students were also invited to participate in the accompanying annual Good Citizen Day activities. Good Citizen Day started in 1946 to recognize high school students who...
Khan touts experience in AG race
Bustleton native Joe Khan is one of five Democrats running on Tuesday for state attorney general. Khan – who attended Greenberg Elementary School, Baldi Middle School and Central High School – likes to say he is the son of a Muslim dad and a Catholic mom who grew up in a Jewish neighborhood.
Another completely inaccurate Eagles mock draft
We are just days away from the National Football League Draft or what is known in media circles, Mock Draft season. A mock draft is the ultimate expression of wishful thinking, arrogance and signaling that the mock drafter knows more than everybody else out there. With all the variables involved...
Barney, Delia up for adoption
Barney is a sweet senior boy currently hanging in foster through Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control. Barney arrived at the shelter after his family lost their home. After coming down with an upper respiratory infection, Barney went into foster, where he’s made a full recovery and is thriving. Barney is a total catch, he’s dog friendly, kid friendly and fully house trained. He is a laid-back pup who would love a family of his own. Interested in learning more about Barney? Email his foster mom at Sarah@acctphilly.org.
Evil Genius throwing a block party for its newest offering
Evil Genius Beer Company is throwing a 4/20-themed block party at its taproom at 1727 N. Front St. in Fishtown on April 19. The celebration will tip its cap to the classic stoner holiday by introducing its latest brewery offering called The Apex of The Vortex of Joint Engineering. The...
Around Town
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5 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. Preschool...
Philly has a new school board
Mayor Cherelle Parker last week nominated nine individuals to serve on the Philadelphia Board of Education. The nominations have been transmitted to City Council for advice and consent. “I am proud to announce my nine nominations for the Board of Education,” Parker said. “I promised to seek out the best...
Around Town
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5 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. Preschool...
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