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76ers face major setback as they plan new arena in Center City
It’s been about a month since Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker announced that the Philadelphia 76ers are set to move into a new arena in Center City in 2032 and the reaction to the move has been polarizing to say the least. While there are plenty of supporters of the pending move, there is one particular group that is not pleased at the team’s decision.
With anti-violence message, Peace Not Guns block party reminds Southwest Philadelphia residents: You are not alone
Neighbors in the city’s southwest were treated to a block party as part of City Council President Kenyatta Johnson’s Peace Not Guns Community Appreciation Day on Saturday afternoon.
Pennsylvania updates guidance for incarcerated voters
Deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Deadline to return mail or absentee ballot: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Ahead of November’s...
Dry, sunny weather continues this week in Philadelphia region
Our streak of dry, sunny and warm days will continue the next few days with temperatures climbing into the 80s Monday through Wednesday in the Philadelphia region. On Tuesday, we will be chasing the record high temperature of 83, which was set 104 years ago in 1920. Get out and enjoy what may be the last gasp of true warmth because a weak cold front passes the region early Thursday, knocking down the temperatures back to the low and mid-60s. That's nearly a 20-degree drop from Wednesday's high in the low 80s.We desperately need rain, unfortunately, Wednesday's cold front brings nothing...
This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr is a new Italian bistro that has also built a strong backing from customers. Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is...
Asking Eric: I get anxious about staying as a guest in someone else’s home
Dear Eric: “Paul,” my brother-in-law, will be having major surgery in the next month or so. My husband and I plan to fly out to see him while he’s recovering. While I don’t mind visiting Paul in the hospital, I get extremely anxious whenever I’m invited to stay as a guest in another person’s home. I just know he’s going to be disappointed when he learns that we intend to stay at a nearby resort instead.
DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, more headline early voting concert in West Philly
DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte and others headlined an early voting pop-up concert in West Philadelphia's Overbrook Plaza on Saturday. The dancing was contagious and so was the eagerness from voters like Natiyah Florence who stood in line to make sure she got a chance to cast her ballot early."This vote is really important for me," she said.Florence said the event is important to inform people who didn't know they could vote early Saturday ahead of Election Day, which included herself."Just me coming out here. I found out that we could early vote today," Florence said. Hundreds of people like Florence attended...
Unseasonably warm weather draws crowds outdoors across Philly
The weekend warmup has been the talk of the town.In Rittenhouse Square, many people seemed to have the same idea Saturday night and chose to eat outside to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather."It's a little bizarre because the leaves are changing and everybody has their fall decor out, but it definitely feels more like August than October so a little bizarre but it's nice to be able to spend more time outside," said Santana Jackson-Cang.Earlier in the evening, families were soaking up the sunshine at FDR Park. The swan boats were on the move, and the tennis courts...
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