Discovering the legacy of my great-grandfather’s Navy Yard service

BY JOE FELICE The recent nationwide celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary allowed me the chance to reflect upon the extraordinary legacy of my great-grandfather John Faulkner who worked as a...

Lenape Nation to carry treat down Delaware River

On Aug. 24, 2002 an historic event took place at the Pennsbury Manor, the former estate of William Penn...

New art exhibit highlights Magic Gardens programming

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is inviting South Philadelphians to celebrate art, culture and community with a new exhibition by...

New documentary explores triumph, tragedy of boxing life

In a city that has produced boxing champions like Joe Frazier and Bernard Hopkins, there's no question that...

A colorful new exhibit at The Weitzman

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History last week opened Colors of Creation Family Gallery, a vivid,...

Around Town

WXPN announces free Homegrown Live concert WXPN announced the latest installment in its Homegrown Live concert series that will take place on Aug. 12 at World Stage, 3025 Walnut St. The...

Community Calendar

July 31 Flying Vees Free Concert - Grand Prize winners of WXPN’s 24-Hour Challenge will perform a free concert in Bardascino Park, 1000 S. 10th...

WMMR’s rock legacy comes to life in new oral history

“The Mighty WMMR” was reported and written by Erin Riley, who served as the station’s music director from 1983-91.

An interview with 3rd Police District Community Relations Officer ‘Ace’ Delgado

I first saw Juan “Ace” Delgado, the 3rd Police District’s community relations officer, in action, so to speak, at a South Philly community meeting...

Ukrainian Folk Festival

Singer-songwriter Shanis

Famous Birthdays

V.J. Edgecombe

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