Oct. 9-             State Rep. Mark Cohen is hosted Fundraiser at Chickie’s & Pete’s, 4010 Robbins Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosts $2,500, VIPs $1,000, Sponsors $500, Friends $250, Guests $50. RSVP markcohenphilly@comcast.net or (215) 375-4307. Oct. 9-             59th Ward Democrats host Dine with 59 at Treasures, 5547 Germantown Ave., 5:30-9 p.m. Music, food & fun. […]

Sep. 25- Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity and United Way of Greater Phila. & Southern N.J. host Shared Prosperity Roundtable at United Way Bldg., 1709 Ben Franklin Pkwy., focusing on challenges facing ex-offenders in Phila. and strategies for removing barriers to opportunity, 9-11 a.m. Sep. 25- State Rep. Ron Waters sponsors Job/Career Fair […]

Sep. 18-           Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA CEO and President, is guest speaker for monthly GOP Breakfast Series at Racquet Cl., 215 S. 16th St., 7:15 a.m. Event free. Light breakfast. For info Denise Furey (215) 387-5641. Sep. 18-           Portrait Unveiling of Hon. Pamela Pryor Dembe, president judge emeritus, at City Ha. Courtrm. 653, […]

Sep. 12-13- Pa. Democratic State Committee meeting at Sheraton Phila. Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St., starting 2:30 p.m. Friday followed by sessions, meetings, and annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. General Meetings on Saturday. For info and tickets Peggy Grove (717) 920-8470. Sep. 13- Phila. Socialism Conference at Ch. Of the Advocate, 1801 Diamond St., 10:30 […]

  Sep. 4-             Women For Stephanie host Reception for City Commissioner Steophanie Singer at 1900 Rittenhouse Sq., 5:30-7 p.m. Suggested contributions $100/$250/$500/$1,000. RSVP David Ralston, Dave@vote-singer.com or (215) 678-0592.   Sep. 6-             OCA-GP Asian American Advocates picnic at Franklin Sq., 12-2 p.m.   Sep. 6–             Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 holds its […]

  Sep. 6-             State Sen. Anthony Williams holds Summer of Peace Event at Clark Park, 43rd & Chester Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Old-school games, free food.   Sep. 6-             Annie Havey Hosts Flea Market on parking lot of V&S Elmwood Lanes, 7235 Elmwood Ave., starting 7 a.m.   Sep. 6-             Bernice Hill […]

Aug. 21- TeamChildren host workshop on “Beyond Poverty: Brain-Inspired Ways to Understand and Respond to Poverty presented by Frank Kros, MSW, JD at Sonesta Hotel, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Registration $250. Discounted parking $10. Lunch provided. For info call 610-666-1795. Aug. 21- Plumbers President John Kane fund raiser for his Senate campaign at Maggie […]

Aug. 14- Sen. Christine Tartaglione hosts Community Picnic for all in her district at Burholme Park, 7342 Central Av., from 10 am to 2 pm. She will be giving youngsters back packs. For more info call 215-291-4653. Free refreshments, child finger printing. Aug. 18- Cocktail Reception for Councilman Mark Squilla at Tango Restaurant Karaoke Lounge, […]