Election Day lunch breaks at the Famous Deli in South Philadelphia have been a tradition for generations. In recent years, North Philadlephia politicos have taken to a spot of their own, Relish in Oak Lane, which is influential State Rep. Dwight Evans’ turf. Both places offer fascinating opportunities to meet elected officials, candidates, aides, powerbrokers, [...]
May 24- State Rep. James Clay hosts 1st Senior Fair at Peter Bressi N.E. Sr. Ctr., 4744 Frankford Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 30 vendors will attend. May 25- State Reps. Stephen Kinsey and Rosita Youngblood host “Salute to the Veterans” ceremony and open house at Soldiers Monument, Market Sq., Germantown Ave. & Schoolhouse [...]
Continue reading …May 25- State Reps. Stephen Kinsey and Rosita Youngblood host “Salute to the Veterans” ceremony and open house at Soldiers Monument, Market Sq., Germantown Ave. & Schoolhouse La., 8:45 a.m. PTSD forum, movie Veterans of Color, health screenings, Veterans Resource Ctr., veterans’ citations, Germantown HS ROTC cadets and drummers. Open house, at Treasures Banquet Ha., [...]
Continue reading …May 9- Guest DJ Councilwoman Cindy Bass spins for the Flow at TGI Fridays, 1776 Ben Franklin Pkwy., rooftop patio, 5:30-9 p.m. Donation $10. May 9- State Sen. Anthony Williams and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell sponsor Candidates Forum at 1st Dist. Plaza at 3801 Market St., 6-9 p.m. For info Jeffrey Felder (267) 809-2626. [...]
Continue reading …Apr. 25- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Prom Gown Giveaway at Greater Bible Way Temple Inc., 1461 N. 52nd St, 3-7 p.m. Fashion show, safety education. Donations accepted. To donate (215) 879-6615. Apr. 25- Fundraiser for Sierra Thomas-Street at Chris’s Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 5-7 p.m. Donations $50. For info Tim Cooper (215) [...]
Continue reading …Apr. 25- State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown hosts Prom Gown Giveaway at Greater Bible Way Temple Inc., 1461 N. 52nd St, 3-7 p.m. Fashion show, safety education. Donations accepted. To donate (215) 879-6615. Apr. 25- Fundraiser for Sierra Thomas-Street at Chris’s Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 5-7 p.m. Donations $50. For info Tim Cooper (215) [...]
Continue reading …Harry Palumbo will walk 66 miles from Fox Chase Cancer Center in Northeast Philadelphia to the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City to raise money for the American Cancer Society, and honor his South Philadelphia parents. By RORY McGLASSON A Philadelphia schoolteacher will go on a 66-mile walk next week to raise money for cancer. [...]
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