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Adventure Aquarium Marks ‘Endangered Species Day’ With Animals and Activities

Visitors were standing in line to see Mighty Mike, the aquarium’s fourteen-foot, 800-pound American alligator.

2013/05/17

(The Old City Civic Association web site.)

Whacked By Lawsuit Costs, Old City Civic Association Disbands

Councilman Mark Squilla says the association was hobbled by the cost of being sued twice in 13 months. Even though the cases didn’t go to court, he says, the OCCA faced $10,000 in legal bills.

2013/05/16

(Jury foreman David Misko speaks with reporters outside the Criminal Justice Center. Credit: John McDevitt)

Jurors Recount Challenges of Their Work in Gosnell Abortion-Murder Trial

Jurors said the case was emotionally tolling for all involved.

2013/05/15

(A rugby sevens demonstration on 18th Street, adjacent to Rittenhouse Square. Credit: John McDevitt)

Student Athletes Show Off ‘Rugby Sevens’ Skills Ahead of Annual Tourney

To get the public fired up, area college players participated in a rugby demonstration on a blocked-off street along Rittenhouse Square.

2013/05/14

Man Shot To Death Inside South Street Ice Cream Shop

An apparent robbery turns deadly near Second and South streets early Saturday morning.

2013/05/11

“Parklets” Gaining Popularity In Philadelphia

Small public sidewalk extensions knows as “Parklets” are gaining in popularity in Philadelphia.

2013/05/09

Phila. Kids Decorate a Planter Box For White House on Public Gardens Day, Friday

One by one, kids dipped a thumb into green paint and then put their mark on a white planter box which will be given to first lady Michelle Obama for the White House garden.

2013/05/07

Local Clothier Sees Uptick in Gatsby-Era Men’s Fashions As New Movie Debuts

Is it just a coincidence that men’s fashions of that period are making a comeback?

2013/05/07

Finishing Touches To Be Put On New Skate Park Near The Schuylkill River Trail

Josh Nims’ wheels started turning about 10 years ago when skateboarders were banned from Love Park because granite was being rough up by the boards.

2013/05/06

Raúl Castro’s Daughter Speaks In Philadelphia On Gay Rights In Cuba

A panel discussion was held Saturday afternoon in Center City on gay civil rights in Cuba and the daughter of the Cuban President was among the speakers.

2013/05/04

(Mayor Nutter asks runners and spectators to leave backpacks at home during the Broad Street Run. Credit: John McDevitt)

Mayor Nutter Outlines Additional Security Precautions For Broad Street Run

Officials say there will be an increased police and emergency personnel presence. Cameras will be scanning the crowd and course.

2013/05/01

12th Annual Free Comic Book Day This Weekend

Sponge Bob Square Pants, Superman, and The Walking Dead are just some of the free comics that will be available at more than 2,000 stores participating in the 12th Annual Free Comics Book Day.

2013/04/30

(Mariela Castro, in Feburary 2013. Credit: Adalberto Roque/ AFP/ Getty Images)

US State Dept. Relents, Will Allow M. Castro To Visit Philadelphia From Cuba

It was announced last week that the State Department would not allow Mariela Castro, daughter of Raul Castro and niece of Fidel, to travel from New York to Philadelphia for Equality Forum’s international LGBT civil rights summit.

2013/04/30

Meredith 8th Student Biyinah Cunningham &math teacher and running leader Jessica Tilli. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Kids At The Broad Street Run Will Show Support For Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

Many of the kids ages 12 through 18, are from various Philadelphia schools, and will be among those wearing red socks to show support for Boston Marathon bombing victims.

2013/04/29