Ted Behr
OPINION City cannot force agency to place children with same sex couples. The policy of Catholic Social Services, under guidance from its ruling Catholic Archdiocese, does not allow same sex […]
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The delighted late former City Council President Anna Verna and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson with the sign dedicating a portion of Broad Street in her honor which he sponsored in 2017. […]
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Photo: The firm hands of then Vice-President Joe Biden rest on the shoulders of young Marcelas Owens who is looking on as Pres. Obama signs the Affordable Care Act in […]
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City opens new play area at Grays Ave. & 56th The city’s greatly improved Russell DeRitis playground at 5655 Grays Avenue and 56th Street was recently dedicated by Councilman Kenyatta […]
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2-4-1 Team will introduce 3-9th graders to variety sports John Bartram HS new football field at 5847 Elmwood Avenue will be the scene of a novel sports activity during the […]
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Flag raised at joyous ceremony Elected officials, civic leaders, and residents gathered outside City Hall Monday, June 7 to inaugurate Philadelphia’s celebration of Juneteenth this year. A red, white, and […]
Read MoreRep. Regina Young sponsors job fair at graduation rehearsal State Rep. Regina G. Young hosted a career fair connecting 125 graduating high school seniors to in-demand trades careers at John […]
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Photo: The summer campus at Delaware Community College is very inviting. Southwest high school grads can be there virtually for bridge courses in math and English aimed at preparing them […]
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Voffee Jabateh (left), Executive Director and Founder of the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) shakes hands with Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson the to acknowledge his appreciation of […]
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Young ladies from Southwest energetically lift weights at the Planet Fitness center in the Penrose Plaza at Island Ave. and Lindbergh Blvd. Their exercise regimen took place during the recent […]
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