Elephant Corner
GOP Unity or Trump-imposed deal? It’s a buffet of rumors, a smorgasbord of conjecture and basically anybody’s guess on how the deal was struck for Pennsylvania GOP State Committee chair this past Saturday. The two candidates, VICE CHAIR BERNADETTE “BERNIE” COMFORT and LAWRENCE TABAS, were running against each other for the coveted top seat but […]
Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts “Showtime at the Apollo,” carnival talent show with free food, children’s gamers & prizes at Stenton Pk., 1701 W. Courtland Ave., 6 p.m. For info: (215) 686-3424. Send article as PDF
Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts “Jazz, Funk & Soul with DJ Gary O” at Morris Estate, 1610 W. Chelten Ave., 6 p.m. For info: (215) 686-3424. Send article as PDF
State Rep. Mary Isaacson hosts Society Hill Town Hall at 261 St. James Pl., 7-8:30 p.m. For info: (215) 503-3245. Send article as PDF
Councilwoman Cindy Bass hosts “Oldies in the Park” at Vernon Pk., 5800 Germantown Ave., 5:30 p.m. Family activities &outdoor dance party with DJ Gary O. For info: (215) 686-3424. Send article as PDF
Jul. 24- Republican City Committee hosts Trump Victory Leadership Initiative Program at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford Ave., 6:30 p.m. Voter registration & volunteer training. For info: Michael Cibik (215) 735-1060 or macam@ccpclaw.com. Jul. 27– State Sen. Sharif Street is hosted Summer BBQ at Bill & Linda Hart, 7001 Brentwood Rd., 1-4 p.m. Contribution levels: […]
BY JOE SHAHEELI Even as the southern border was being besieged by asylum seekers, Philadelphia experienced a steady parade of Oval-Office seekers this week. Expect it to be a foretaste of months to come. Four of the 25 announced candidates for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination participated in a forum on Saturday, the closing night […]
State Rep. Pamela DeLissio offers Produce Vouchers to older adults at 6511 Ridge Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m. $20 vouchers for age 60+ at farmers’ markets. Must live in 194th Legislative Dist.; proof of age & address; gross income limits. For info: (215) 482-8726. Send article as PDF
State Sen. Sharif Street is hosted Summer BBQ at Bill & Linda Hart, 7001 Brentwood Rd., 1-4 p.m. Contribution levels: Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000, Tickets $250. Payable to “Friends of Sharif Street,” P.O. Box 28854, Phila., PA 19151. RSVP & pay online http://www.sharifstreetforpa.com/ click on EVENTS. For info: Lindsey Perry (267) […]
Glaziers’ Union hosts Shore Party at Keenan’s, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m. Send article as PDF
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