Roxborough
Crossroads Cafe hosts “Philadelphia Centennial” photo exhibit this week.
Photographer Gary Reed will share an exhibit of his work inspired by the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876. The exhibit will run daily at the cafe, located at 6156 Ridge Avenue.
One activist won’t eat until Mayor Kenney takes action on gun violence ‘emergency’
Jamal Johnson began his hunger strike on MLK Day in hopes of connecting the city’s homicide crisis to the historic struggles Black people have overcome.
7 hours ago
‘Let’s fill this block with love’: Ya Fav Trashman Terrill Haigler leads MLK Day cleanup crew
Kevin Simpson, who lives on one of the blocks visited by the crew, found the effort heartening after years of picking up trash on his own.
8 hours ago
Guns for groceries? Philly buyback offers $100 ShopRite gift card for firearms
Philly City Councilmember Curtis Jones said guns will be taken with no questions asked. The buyback will happen Saturday at two local churches.
9 hours ago