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100+ year old South Philly Italian Festival returns in October
A South Philadelphia festival that has been occurring ever since the early 1900s is returning to South Philadelphia in October. The Annual St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival is scheduled for October 6th from noon to 8 p.m. on the 1700 Block of South 9th Street. The authentic Italian festival starts with the religious […]
Sept. 28: Linvilla Orchards hosts annual Apple Festival
MEDIA, Penn. — Linvilla Orchards hosts its famous Apple Festival on Saturday where families can pick apples, ride hayrides and get lost in its straw maze. The annual event is scheduled when Pick-Your-Own apples are most commonly at the height of their season, and visitors can choose from the dozens of varieties grown across the 300-acre farm. Adults […]
National survey of Chinese Americans shows negative effects of discrimination, mistreatment on mental health
A new national survey from the nonprofit Committee of 100 has detailed the negative effects of discrimination and xenophobia on the mental health of Chinese Americans.
National Travel Writer Gushes over Five-Star Food from Unassuming Norristown Gas Station
Nested within the Norristown Sunoco is one of the most recommendable delis in the state, according to a national travel writer. Of all the primo dining experiences in the Montgomery County — Creeds in King of Prussia, Parc Bistro in Skippack, The Farmer’s Daughter in Blue Bell (to name just three) — who would imagine superlative food coming from the Norristown Sunoco station?
29 performers you won’t want to miss in Pa. in October 2024: Sting, Pink, Jelly Roll, Billie Eilish
The start of October 2024 is just a few days away (can you believe it?). It’s past time to start buying tickets to see your favorite artists who will be performing in Pa. including Sting, Pink, Jelly Roll, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder and Lainey Wilson.
Nazareth, St. Hubert soccer honor Philomena Stendardo
The Nazareth Academy and St. Hubert soccer teams honored the memory of Philomena Stendardo before their game at Lighthouse Soccer Club, at Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. The Sept. 19 tribute to Philomena coincided with September being Childhood Cancer Month. - Advertisement - Philomena “Bean” Stendardo, an 8-year-old from Port...
Why this man is climbing up and down the Rocky Steps 1,000 times
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A Philadelphia native is attempting to break a record by running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times.James Resnick, originally from Northeast Philly and now living in Los Angeles, has been training for six months. He began his laps on Thursday at 8 p.m. and is expecting to wrap up on Saturday at noon."My inspiration is my brother [Sammy]," Resnick said. "He was in a bad accident 22 years ago and he's never complained about his situation."Resnick said if his brother Sammy could run the "Rocky" steps, he would. But the...
North Penn School District Sells Unused Land with Massive Price Tag
The North Penn School District agrees to sell unused 'movie lots' once intended for a transportation depot to Pulte Homes. The North Penn School District has approved a major land sale that could provide a significant financial boost, reports Dan Sokil for The Reporter. On Thursday, the school board unanimously...
New June Bakery Set to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Storefront in November
After operating since July 2021, New June Bakery is closing in on opening its first storefront, in Brewerytown, in November 2024. Since July 2021, New June Bakery owner Noelle Blizzard has been running her baking business and she is now months away from opening her first storefront, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Police looking to identify over 100 people in illegal car meetups
Philadelphia police say they are looking for possibly more than 100 people who were involved in nearly a dozen illegal car meetups across the city over the weekend. One of 11 car meetups over the weekend injured a police officer, sent a 17-year-old to the hospital, and caused more than 30,000 dollars worth of property damage. During a press conference on Thursday, police said they've been able to make some progress, identifying 38 cars that could help them find the people they're looking for. One of them was 25-year-old Deonte Vincent, who was arrested and facing multiple charges, including...
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