Christopher Little testified Sept. 14 at a preliminary hearing he saw his cousin Richard Johnson shot to death before his eyes after he too was wounded on a Point Breeze street.
After a 15-year-old was fatally stabbed on the 1900 block of Passyunk Avenue Monday night, police made two arrests — one for murder, the other for robbery.
Police found Angel Evans, 15, from the 2300 block of South Bonsall Street, on the 1300 block of Mifflin Street at 9:20 p.m…
It was an organization that began with a dream of keeping residents firmly planted in South Philly.
Forty years later, South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. Inc., (Housing Opportunities Means Everybody Shares) continues its commitment with a move to a new home. More than 70 attendees…
While filming his award-winning movie “Philadelphia” here in 1992, director Jonathan Demme heard of a South Philly restaurant called Felicia’s. He dined there often and enjoyed the authentic cucina so much, the restaurant was mentioned in the movie.
Deborah Crabtree never heard of dragon boat racing.
One day, as she walked her greyhound around South Philly, Crabtree noticed another woman who was also walking a greyhound. That woman was in incredible shape.
In less than a year, Amber Chaney will be college bound, heading to New York City. At least that is the scenario the Prep Charter student has planned.
The reality is Chaney may be transplanted to unfamiliar lands that have simultaneously become a battleground of…
An American flag that accompanied Army soldiers on an air combat mission over Baghdad was presented to a local World War II organization. The gift will carry on the tradition of honoring U.S. servicemen.
Considered a major setback for passengers, delays at the Philadelphia International Airport continue their steady climb. Realizing this, airport and Federal Aviation Administration officials are reviewing concepts — soon to be officially presented to the public — aimed at tackling this…
It’s the last point of the last match. Neddicka Waterman knows if she gets this point in, the High School for Creative and Performing Arts girls volleyball team will celebrate its 3–0 opening-day win over Kensington. Waterman gets the point and later described it as “my best hit of the season.”
Roll Bounce is a much better film than the previews let on. What looked like another raucous and entertaining ensemble comedy along the lines of “Barbershop,” is an often-hilarious coming-of-age story.
When the local rink closes, X (Bow Wow) and his crew must find another place to…
Charles DeGaulle once remarked about the French national character, to wit, what to do with a country that has 346 different kinds of cheese. That fierce individuality might well be a foundation of their art.
A Two-Day Drive For Lives event is planned in South Philly this weekend.
Community activist and former South Philly resident Abdul Chestnut is hosting what he’s calling a Two-Day Drive For Lives event this weekend.
Jimerea Lee knew she liked Orlando-based Central Florida University, but being a plane ride from her West Philadelphia home and not knowing much about the campus had it ranked behind fellow Division I schools Syracuse and Marshall.