Philly Voters Decide Larry Krasner's Fate

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Three years ago, Larry Krasner stepped into the job as Philadelphia's top prosecutor, and like then, he did not have an easy path to victory.

Philly's First Hip Hop Show Since COVID

Philadelphia, PA - On Friday, July 16, 2021, the Philadelphia-based concert promotional company, Dope Shows, will host its first live show of the year at the Mann Center in Philadelphia. This celebration of arts and urban culture includes headliner Lil Durk. Dope Shows plans to reignite the concert experience they brought to their hometown before the global pandemic.

Philly's Guac Off At Morgan's Pier

PHILADELPHIA - The best chefs and restaurants in the Philadelphia area will return to Morgan’s Pier Thursday, May 26^th from 6-9 pm forThe Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA)’s 8^th annual Guac Off event. The event will bring together hundreds of guests to sample over a dozen varieties of guacamole, enjoy drink specials and help crown the much anticipated 2022 Guac Master. Two winners will be selected, one chosen by a panel of judges and the other by a people’s choice vote.

PJ Whelihan's Opening at Hatfield Pointe

HATFIELD - The latest addition to the community is a new restaurant called PJ Whelihan's. The new restaurant will join a few other businesses in Hatfield Pointe. These include Shop Rite, Lowe's, and Wawa. PJW Restaurant Group was founded in 1983 by Bob Platzer, and this will be the company's 20th PJ Whelihan'restaurant in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Places That Will Give You Free Stuff on Your Birthday

PHILADEPHIA - You'll find plenty of places to give you free stuff on your birthday. For example, Starbucks has had a rewards program for a long time, and if you sign up for one on your birthday, you'll get a free birthday treat. Other places that offer free birthday stuff include Red Mango, Quiznos, and B. GOOD.

Pooled Testing Program Could Allow K-12 Schools to Re-Open Immediately

GLEN ALLEN, Va. /PRNewswire/ --  GENETWORx, a national diagnostic molecular laboratory headquartered in Glen Allen, VA, announced the launch of a COVID-19 pooled testing program specifically aimed at helping millions of students in kindergarten through the twelfth-grade return to the classroom for in-person learning. GENETWORx stated that it has the capacity to perform COVID-19 tests on millions of schoolchildren each day and up to 60 million tests a month with its K-12 testing program.

Popular Men's Haircuts and Hairstyles For 2023

PHILADELPHIA - If you're looking for the latest hairstyles, you've come to the right place. Here you'll discover the latest in men's hairstyles. These styles include undercuts, slick backs, faux hawks, and bob haircuts. Whatever you decide to go with, you're sure to find one that matches your personality and your face shape.

Port Richmond Celebrates It's 175th Anniversary

Philadelphia, PA - The neighborhood of Port Richmond is turning 175 years old! All of Philadelphia is invited to the official celebration. Port Richmond Neighborhood Association will host The Official Port Richmond 175th Anniversary Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Cohocksink Recreation Center. PRNA and community volunteers have been hosting an anniversary celebration for the iconic neighborhood formally since 2020 and informally since 2015.

Prime Video Announces Premiere Date For Hot Potato: The Story Of The Wiggles

Sydney, Australia – Prime Video announced that Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles will launch globally on Tuesday, October 24, in more than 240 countries and territories. The highly anticipated Australian Original documentary celebrates icons in entertainment, The Wiggles, their enduring global success, and cultural impact spanning more than 30 years.

Prioritization For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Washington, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living(AHCA/NCAL), LeadingAge, Argentum, and the American Seniors Housing Association(ASHA) released a joint statement today regarding the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine:

Puerto Rico Without Power As Hurricane Fiona Hits Island

PHILADELPHIA - The storm's powerful winds have caused an island-wide blackout. Power restoration could take several days. And some areas will be hard to reach. This situation is a major concern, especially for those who rely on power. The US territory is facing one of its worst natural disasters.

Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral Procession

PHILADELPHIA - Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession has begun in the UK, and people across the world are mourning her death.  The queen, the longest reigning monarch in the world, died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The funeral procession is a fitting tribute to her life and long reign.

Rapper PnB Rock Dies After California Restaurant Shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Rapper PnB Rock was killed in a California restaurant shooting, causing a flurry of debate.  His name was derived from a street corner in Philadelphia, where he grew up. He had several hit singles and had even contributed to the soundtrack of the movie The Fate of the Furious. However, his tragic death has made other rappers doubt his fate.

Rick Williams Replacing Jim Gardner on the Action News

PHILADELPHIA - Jim Gardner is preparing to retire from the anchor desk at channel six's 11 p.m. newscast and will be replaced by Rick Williams. He joined the network in 1988 and has earned a reputation for integrity and professionalism. Currently, Rick co-anchors Action News at 5 p.m. on PHL 17 and co-anchors at the 10 p.m. show on PHL-17.

Risqué Quizzo at Stratus Rooftop Lounge

PHILADELPHIA - Stratus Rooftop Lounge, the chic rooftop venue on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City, is hosting Risqué Quizzostarting Thursday, October 6,from 6 - 8 pm, led by celebrated burlesque star Lelu Lenore. Guests can enjoy Lenore's repertoire of saucy trivia questions spanning a wide array of cheeky and scintillating subjects while contestants compete to win some pretty weighty prizes.

Schlesinger's Delicatessen's The 'Zelenskyy' Sandwich

PHILADELPHIA - Schlesinger's Delicatessen is located at 1521 Locust Street in Philadelphia introduces, The 'Zelenskyy' sandwich is a Russian version of the classic Reuben's guaranteed to make you drool. With a deliciously crunchy outer crust, this sandwich will please even the pickiest eater.

SELF(ISH) Philly is Returning to Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - The Wellness Collective is happy to announce on October 1st, SELF(ISH)philly is returning to Philadelphia. Founder of The Wellness Collective & SELF(ISH)philly, Danielle Massi, LMFT, chose to create the conference for women to "play hooky" and have a self-care day for themselves.

Shaun O Connor’s 'A White Horse'

PHILADELPHIA - Shaun O Connor’s award-winning short film tells the story of Bridget, a scared young girl who has escaped a mental institution. The reason for her incarceration: a romantic relationship with a fellow schoolgirl. Filmed in Cork city and county, the story explores how mental hospitals were once used as catch-alls for people considered ‘troublesome’ or ‘abnormal’, and touches on themes of mental health and homosexuality in the 1970s.

Shipmate Fulfillment Creates Jobs During COVID for Laid-off Service Industry Workers

Philadelphia, PA - As the world shut down and in-person shopping became nearly obsolete, Philadelphia’s Shipmate Fulfillment services were more in demand than ever before. While Shipmate Fulfillment began to prosper, they noticed the impact of lay-offs among the service industry and began to employ laid-off service workers as their business was scaling rapidly.

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