UPDATED — The St. Hubert Bambies won the District 12 Championship Thursday.

Congratulations to St. Hubert’s softball team! The girls defeated Lansdale Catholic to win the PIAA District 12 Catholic League Girls Softball Title.

They’ll face the District 12 Public League Champions at La Salle University, June 3, at 3 p.m.

Joey Dawejko doubles over his opponent Ricardo Johnson with solid body shots.

Joey Dawejko remains undefeated as a pro, with two wins, including his most recent win Friday, Feb. 5, at The Blue Horizon in North Philadelphia. (More photos below.) continue reading »

Steve Brennan and his wife Shirley, both long-time Philadelphia Zoo members, brought their 5- year-old grandson, Reece Henry, to see Santa and enjoy the festivities--after he finishes his sandwich of course.

Children and their families were able to find a warm place to spend a chilly December Saturday –at the Philadelphia Zoo inside the Tree House. There, they were entertained with solo and group performances that were accompanied by the sounds of DJ Smooth Rod and DJ Snoop from Shadow Trax. continue reading »

Bones, a 3-year-old Cockapoo, took his mistress Michelle for an early evening walk in Lawndale Sunday. Bones' legs are barely five inches, but he managed to pick his way along cleared paths with an occasional romp in the deeper stuff. He must like a cold belly, but he doesn't care much for cameras. Bones is a lucky dog; Michelle claimed him at a rescue shelter.

One of the biggest snowstorms in the history of the city blanketed the region over the weekend. Residents in the Northeast were left with the task of shoveling and salting, and now our streets are slushy, icy messes.

But let’s admit it: snow can be pretty. If you’ve already forgotten what a winter wonderland looks like, take a look at this slideshow – the first of two – with some happy holiday photos.

With a flick of a switch at last Sunday's holiday ceremony, Santa lit the newly trimmed tree gracing the intersection of Frankford and Cottman.

It’s not a big tree. It’s certainly not as big a tree as you might expect for its intended purpose–to be seen by anyone walking or driving around the intersection of Frankford and Cottman avenues; but it’s not a Charlie Brown Christmas tree, either.

On Sunday Nov. 22, around dusk, folks from Mayfair Business Association and members of the community — young and old alike — strung lights and affixed ornaments on the community’s holiday tree. Santa arrived after darkness had embraced the assembled audience; he flicked a switch, and the tree lit up, a bright star atop, and the people cheered. continue reading »

The game gets underway as Washington's freshman kicker (and perhaps future QB) Jake Wright puts his foot to the ball while fellow teammate, Bryant Blair starts downfield on return coverage.

In the first rematch of the Public League vs. the Catholic since 1979, George Washington High School Eagles, with an impressive record of 10-1, defeated the heavily favored La Salle College High School Explorers, 23-14, to claim the AAAA City Championship Title. The big cameras and film crews were noticeably present.

Lest you think you’ve fallen into a time warp I’ll be quick to point out that that was last year. This year it was a role reversal with a different score, and La Salle lay claim to the City Title, defeating Washington, 31-20. continue reading »

Santa, one of many honored guests at last Sunday's Parade of Talent, cuddles 3-month-old Feona Conti, who got a little help from grandmom Katie.

The parade was held indoors. Wait, you say, indoors? Yes, the 34th Annual Mayfair-Holmesburg Parade, this year billed as the “Parade of Talent,” took place indoors, at the John Perzel Community Center on Sunday from noon until 4 p.m.

Rain or shine, folks were told, the parade would take place. Indoors? You’d hope so.

So what happened? Why hold a parade indoors? In earlier years when it rained, the parade was postponed. But, Sunday it wasn’t raining. It was a bright sunny day, all day. It would have been a wonderful day to be outdoors, watching a parade.

As an old friend used to quip, “It ain’t like it usta was.” There were no floats nor marching bands. The Lu Lu Shrine Temple motorcycle troop did not perform. The military reserve vehicles and classic cars were no where to be seen. continue reading »

The Washington Eagles faced off against the Father Judge Crusaders Thursday night to fight for the title of city champs. Washington beat Bartram in the Public League, and Judge beat Ryan in the Catholic League, before the two came together last week for the city title. In the end, the Crusaders proved victorious. continue reading »

From left: Elizabeth Kaspern, Tyrell Wilkins, Rose McMenamin, Steven Gregory, Carolyn Wright, Wayne Bishop, Dana Dobson, Kent Lufkin.

On Friday, Oct. 30,  3rd Federal Bank, which already has a branch at Woodhaven, unveiled its plans for a new branch in the same center at Woodhaven and Knights roads. There was a ceremonial groundbreaking attended by the bank’s board of directors, the building contractors, Mayor Michael Nutter and several members of his staff, and members of the community. Bank president and CEO Kent Lufkin spoke and announced Mayor Nutter, who also spoke before the two gentlemen did a ceremonial dirt dig and toss, twice, to accommodate the photographers. continue reading »

Seen holding their trophy and with their slightly damp first-year coach buried bottom center, the jubilant Washington High School 2009 Public League Soccer Champions pose for news and fan photos following their 2-0 win over Bartram. They've another game to win against the Catholic League champs to lay claim to being the city champions.

In what by game’s end had become a chilly Monday night at Charles Martin Memorial Stadium, by a score of 2-0, Washington defeated Bartram to clinch the 2009 Class AAA Public League Boys Soccer Championship. Washington will play the winner of Tuesday night’s matchup between Archbishop Ryan and Father Judge determining the 2009 Catholic League Boys Champions. The Public League and the Catholic League Champions will vie for the City Championship. continue reading »