Mark Zimmaro

A child rides a bike in front of the design plans for the Bethel Burying Ground public art memorial at Weccacoe Playground in Queen Village. Photo by Mark Zimmaro

It’s time to love your local park back. Starting Nov. 10, the city’s Love Your Park initiative will take place all over Philadelphia, including several S

East Passyunk received a big bundle of holiday cheer on a visit from a portly, jolly legendary figure.It wasn’t St. Nick, as that bearded fellow isn’t d

The F. Amedee Bregy Elementary School unveiled its new community schoolyard.

Members of the Fancy Brigade Association announced additional details surrounding the organization’s upcoming performances at the Thanksgiving Day Parade and New Year’s Day Fancy Brigade Fest and Finale.

UniverSoul Circus, a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater and music, held a special exclusive performance for students at Universal Alcorn Charter School, 3200 Dickinson St., on Nov. 14.

City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson and the Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity recently distributed 150 pre-packaged Thanksgiving dinners to senior citizens living at the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Conswiller Pratt Apartments in South Philadelphia.

Kevin Bethel will be the city’s next police commissioner.The announcement of Bethel’s promotion was made by Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker on Nov. 22, succ

The game was played 52 years ago, but Joseph Lattera still remembers the play calls.

Every year, Michael Tambon remembers those hopeless feelings of not knowing where to turn.The South Philly resident and drag performer known as “Cherry Pop” has been living with HIV since 2012.“Back then the stigma was real strong with HIV and not many people were talking about it because of the fear factor surrounding the virus,” Tambon recalled. “I was 24. I was young and didn’t know anyone to talk to or what resources I had in the city.