Women Owned Businesses to Hold Wingwomen Collection Drive

* Drop off essential menstrual and postpatrum donations for Grab-N-Flow through the end of March in this celebrated program that is back for the fifth year in a row *

Philadelphia, PA – In honor of Women’s History Month, twenty-eight female-owned and led businesses in Manayunk have teamed up to help support women in the community. The 5th Annual Manayunk Wingwomen Program invites neighbors, visitors, friends, customers and clients to donate essential items for prenatal and postnatal parents and menstrual health and wellness. Items can be brought to participating business locations on Main Street through March 31, 2026.

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FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Trung Duc Lu

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Willie “Edna” Beard, 88, of Philadelphia

In the loving care of her family, Edna passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Of Philadelphia, PA. Formerly of Lindenwold, NJ. Loving wife of the late Duane W. Beard. Cherished daughter of the late William Roberts and the late Barbara Jane Dougherty. Loving mother of the late Vincent Michael, the late Kelvin Devon, Angela Wilson, Brenda Foster and Linda Beard. Cherished grandmother of Hakeem Womack, Anthony Beard, Sonia Wilson, Darren Beard, Rhonda Womack, Teraya Beard, Bryson Womack, Romeo Roberts, Brittany Roberts, Deshay Walker and great-grandmother of C’ilah Womack, Troy Park, Manuel Rivera, Siani Rivera, Destiny Brinkley, Amaalah Roberts, Aleem Roberts, Samir Roberts, Saniya Roberts, Sahaan Roberts, Nova Roberts, Bella Roberts, Zoey ‘Cupcake’ Beard, Amore’ ‘Cookie’ Beard, Zycore Womack, Nyla Womack, Brylee Womack, Elisa Womack, Ashanti Womack and Haa’Zen Womack

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Brandon Lake at Xfinity Mobile Arena

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7 p.m.

A Brandon Lake concert is more than just a performance. The superstar’s shows are immersive — some would say transformational — spiritual experiences, rooted in the musician’s inspirational lyrics and grounded faith.

You might start the show sitting, but before you know it, you’re on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping to beloved songs like Gratitude and Graves Into Gardens, and new favorites from his album King of Hearts.

Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA read more

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Greater Philadelphia

March 13-15, 2026 (dates vary by event)

Top o’ the mornin’! It might be a little early for St. Patrick’s Day, but Philly doesn’t mind. Break out the green and celebrate the day at these spots in Greater Philadelphia:

St. Paddy unWINED Weekend at Shady Brook Farm: It’s all shamrocks at Shady Brook when the farm caps off the cool-weather edition of its popular unWINED series with a special-edition weekend full of Irish live music, Irish dancers and Irish food. Also on the docket: cornhole, firepits, locally made wine and crisp beer (Friday to Sunday)

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Suspect for Homicide in the12th District

Nominate Your Philly Faves for the 2026 Visit Philadelphia Liberty Bells

The Liberty Bells are back! It’s time for our annual awards-season celebration highlighting all of the people, places and things that make Philly so very, well, Philly.

Unlike those Hollywood awards shows, the Liberty Bells are 100% people-powered.

That’s where you come in.

We’re currently seeking nominations in five categories. You can learn more about each category below.

You have until March 13 to get your nominations in. We’ll tally up the submissions, name finalists and open up the public voting phase from March 23 through April 3.

Winners of the 2026 Liberty Bells will be announced during Visit Philadelphia’s 30th Anniversary Gala on May 14.

OK, enough talk. It’s time to make your submissions here!

The 25 Best Parks in Philadelphia

The city’s rich green backdrop of incredible parks and open spaces began with its founding 300 years ago.

William Penn was so inspired by the eastern hardwood forest that greeted him in the New World that he named his colony Penn’s Woods, or Pennsylvania. Another Penn gem, Philadelphia’s five main squares date back to the original city — all part of the founder’s plan for a “greene countrie town.”

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Homicide Victim Identified

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:09 p.m., officers from the 2nd District, Philadelphia, responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun on the 12XX block of Magee Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Vaswani Brown, a 35-year-old Black male from the 14XX block of Levick Street, lying on the highway with a single gunshot wound to the torso.

Police transported the victim to Jefferson–Torresdale Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:47 p.m.

Officers also recovered a handgun with an extended magazine at the scene, which was registered to the victim. At this time, the motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made.

PPD TO HONOR POLICE CHAPLAINS IN FIRST-EVER RECOGNITION CEREMONY

The Philadelphia Police Department will host its first-ever formal recognition ceremony honoring the Department’s Police Chaplains for their dedicated service to the men and women of the PPD, the City of Philadelphia, and the communities they serve.

Police Chaplains provide critical spiritual guidance, emotional support, and crisis response assistance to officers and their families, often working behind the scenes during some of the Department’s most challenging moments. This inaugural ceremony will formally recognize their unwavering commitment and impact.

Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President Roosevelt Poplar will present awards to each chaplain. Members of the Police Clergy, PPD Command Staff, and Department leadership will be in attendance. Following the ceremony, a luncheon will be held in their honor.

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