In 1945, Joseph and Lillian Bartash began the publication of the Southwest Globe Times community newspaper that focused on the good news happenings in Southwest Philadelphia. In the summer of 2005, Southwest CDC began a partnership with Mr. and Mrs. Bartash to continue publishing the newspaper. Both, Mr. and Mrs. Bartash died in September 2007, just three weeks apart.
Today the Southwest Globe Times is published twice a month and 6,000 copies are distributed throughout Southwest Philadelphia. Many articles are written by the community members who want to promote their programs and special events.
Read the most recent edition of the paper  Contact us (215)727-7777 or globe.times@yahoo.com

BREAKING NEWS:   CLOSURE OF KELLY DRIVE:   SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 3:00 A.M. - 3:00  P.M.   For complete details, see Globe Times  "Breaking News," ABOVE 

Heinz National Wildlife Refuge SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, June 23:   Heinz Refuge Summer Solstice Festival, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Food Trucks. Music, Movie, Guided Hikes, Nature Store, Kayaking & more.  Info: @HeinzRefuge or @friendsofheinz, www.friendsofheinzrefuge.org  https://eastwickfriends.wordpress.com/

Saturday, June 30:  Grand Opening - New Nature Exhibit and Improved Walking Trails;  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 1:00 p.m.)  Archery, trolley tours, bird walks   Info 215-365-3118 or johnheinznwr@fws.gov

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By David Reeder