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(Students, faculty, and alumni of Girard College rally to save the school's residential and high school programs. Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Students Vow To Fight Planned Shutdown of Residential, High School Programs at Girard College

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(Joe Burns tips his hat and reaches for a sandwich after completing a one-mile walk with hundreds of other senior citizens along Kelly Drive. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia’s Elder Agency Gets Its Clients Walking For Health

End Of An Era For Longtime Philadelphia Restaurant

(The SS United States, currently berthed on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia. File photo)

Conservators Hope Crowdsourcing Can Save Philadelphia’s S.S. United States

(A dog up for adoption from the Pennsylvania SPCA gives health care workers at HUP a way to reduce stress, for a few moments at least. Credit: John McDevitt)

SPCA Dogs Bring Welcome Stress-Free Moments To Local Hospital Workers

These are therapy dogs of sorts for the caregivers who deal with high-stress situations every day and even experience the trauma of losing a patient from time to time.

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Philadelphia’s Elder Agency Gets Its Clients Walking For Health

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging held its first-ever “Senior Strut,” along Boathouse Row.

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Mental Health Professionals Meeting In Philadelphia To Discuss Better Access To Treatment

National leaders on mental health are meeting in Philadelphia beginning today to discuss ways to improve access to mental health treatment.

15 hours ago

Conservators Hope Crowdsourcing Can Save Philadelphia’s S.S. United States

The SS United States could be headed for the scrap heap in a matter of weeks if the money to keep her afloat isn’t raised.

2013/06/17

(L-R: Mayor Nutter, Manna executive chef Keith Lucas, Manna executive director Sue Daughtery, and Manna board chair Barbara Ilsen. Credit: Michelle Durham.)

Nutrition Organization ‘Manna’ Celebrates Delivery of Its 10,000,000th Meal

Mayor Nutter was served a sample meal along with Manna officials. The organization provides meals to those with serious illnesses who would have difficulty cooking for themselves.

2013/06/17

Anton Moore, Caring By Creating Unity

“I promise you: you come to 20th and Snyder for Unity and Community, you can be broke and you will have a good time,” he says, chuckling.

2013/06/17

Communities Across Philadelphia Celebrate Father’s Day

Communities across the city of “brotherly love” showed affection for dads this Father’s Day Weekend.

2013/06/16

End Of An Era For Longtime Philadelphia Restaurant

Le Bec-Fin is closing it’s doors forever, and on Saturday night the restaurant served up their final dinner.

2013/06/15

SEIU members rally for immigration reform at LOVE Park (Credit: Molly Daly)

SEIU Members Rally In Center City In Support Of Senate Immigration Reform Bill

Members of the Service Employees International Union held the immigration reform rally Saturday afternoon in LOVE Park.

2013/06/15

Local Fundraiser Helps Pay For Education Of Children Who’ve Lost A Parent

The second annual community fundraiser for ‘Brave Hearts For Strong Minds’ took place Saturday on the campus of La Salle University.

2013/06/15

(A member of a precision skydiving team makes a pinpoint landing on Independence Mall. Photo from National Park Service)

Philadelphia, Home of the American Flag, Pulls Out All Stops For Flag Day Celebrations

On Independence Mall, bystanders got a Flag Day surprise when members of the Fastrax Skydiving Team made a grand entrance from above, carrying gigantic American flags.

2013/06/14

"One Day at a Time" president Mel Wells, back to camera, rallies with supporters to announce next Saturday's march. Credit: Tony Hanson)

Anti-Drug, Anti-Violence March Set for June 22nd in North Philadelphia

The “One Day at a Time” drug and alcohol recovery program has announced plans for an anti-violence and peace march next Saturday, June 22nd, along Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia.

2013/06/14

(Montgomery County employees gather around a collection box designed to receive worn or unneeded American flags. Credit: Brad Segall)

Montco Drop-off Box Ensures Respectful Disposal For Old American Flags

When it’s time to retire your flag, officials say, bring it to the courthouse and deposit the flag in the box.

2013/06/14

(Flag Day ceremony in front of the National Constitution Center. Credit: Justin Udo)

Americans Celebrate Flag Day and Founding of U.S. Army

And the flag is only part of the celebration.

2013/06/14

Non-Profit Victim Services Group Holding Jazz Fundraiser Tonight

Northwest Victim Services provides support for nearly 3,500 crime victims every year. But tens of millions of dollars in cuts to the federal Victims of Crime Act fund have taken its toll.

2013/06/14