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(John Jowanna gets a soft ice cream cone at the "Square Burger" concession stand in Franklin Square. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

As Philly Temperatures Soar, So Do Ice Cream and Water Ice Sales

It wasn’t too long ago that we were scraping ice off our windshields. Now, we’re eating it!

2013/04/10

(Eagles' cheerleaders perform at a pre-testing rally at Smedley School, in Frankford. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

With Balloons and Cheers, Philadelphia School Gets Kids Hyped For PSSA Testing

This was not your normal pep rally, not by a long shot.

2013/04/09

(Philadelphia School District headquarters. File photo by Mike DeNardo)

Phila. School District Extends Deadline For Displaced Students To Find New Schools

School District of Philadelphia spoikeswoman Deirdre Darragh says they simply wanted to give parents a little more time, so the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 19th.

2013/04/05

(Dallas Green signs autographs for greying Phillies fans. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Former Phillies’ Skipper Dallas Green Delights Fans at a Delco Senior Home

Former Phillies’ manager Dallas Green visited a senior living facility in Glen Mills to help residents get pumped up for the 2013 baseball season.

2013/04/04

(Children play at the new Easter Seals facility in Bucks County, Pa. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Easter Seals of Southeastern Pa. Moves Into New, $4-Million Facility

Carl Webster, executive director and CEO of the chapter, says they were desperate to move from the outdated facility they had used for forty years.

2013/03/22

Helping Elderly Find Better Access To Food And Nutrition Is Focus Of Forum In Center City

Advocates for the elderly tackled the issue of hunger at a forum in Center City Philadelphia on Wednesday.

2013/03/20

(Federal Donuts will be serving its signature donuts and fried chicken at Citizens Bank Park this season. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Phillies Unveil This Season’s Stadium Food and Merchandise Surprises

Ashburn Alley is making room for donuts and fried chicken, courtesy of Federal Donuts.

2013/03/19

(Susan Campbell at St. Christopher's Hospital's new vending kiosk. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

New Snack Bar Opens At St. Christopher’s Hospital For Children

Hospital executive director Susan Campbell (in photo) says a full-blown family room was not an option, given the hospital’s layout.

2013/03/14

Middle and High School Students Take Part in Carver Science Fair

Hundreds of young, would-be scientists gathered Tuesday at Temple University for the annual George Washington Carver Science Fair.

2013/03/12

Police: Man Accused of Raping Woman In Center City Was Mere Days Out of Jail

Philadelphia police say 42-year-old Rafiq Smith has a history of beating the rap.

2013/03/08

(The George Weldon Trio, at Market East. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Septa Greets Visitors to British-Themed Flower Show With An American Treat

On Thursday at the Market East station, the George Weldon Trio played jazz music for passersby.

2013/03/07

Unemployed Will Get Socked by Federal Sequester, Phila. Jobless Advocate Warns

Benefits to the long-term unemployed will be cut by 9.4 percent, beginning next week.

2013/03/01

(WOAR executive director Carole Johnson, right, receives a proclamation from Gov. Corbett. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Gov. Corbett Gets Vote of Confidence From Local Women’s Antiviolence Groups

Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett is being praised by women’s groups for proposing a ten-percent increase in funding for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.

2013/02/28