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Melissa Mitman

Philadelphia

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  • 3 weeks ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Melissa Mitman

    Three people were wounded in a Northeast Philadelphia shooting early Tuesday morning, according to police. At approximately 1:40 a.m. police responded to the 6300 block of Torresdale Avenue, where three men had been reportedly shot. Two of the victims, 21 and 24, were listed in stable condition as of late Tuesday morning. The third victim, a 48-year-old male, is in critical, but stable condition.

  • 1 month ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Melissa Mitman

    Sen. Bernie Sanders joined local labor unions, immigrant rights groups and thousands of supporters for a rally on Thursday outside City Hall. Sanders headlined the For the Workers, Not the Billionaires May Day Rally in Philadelphia as part of his nationwide “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The Vermont senator continued his tour across the Commonwealth this weekend with stops in Bethlehem and Harrisburg.

  • 2 months ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Melissa Mitman

    Hundreds of seniors gathered in Northeast Philly on Thursday for a vibrant celebration of healthy living at Metro Philadelphia’s Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo. Attendees enjoyed demos, scored free giveaways and listened to expert talks aimed to empower older adults to take charge of their well-being. More than 15 exhibitions were on hand to share information about health and home care, exercise, nutrition, vision and hearing aids, and medical marijuana, among many other topics.

  • Mar 30, 2025 | metrophiladelphia.com | Melissa Mitman

    More than 500 people marched through the streets of Media on Sunday, taking part in the inaugural DelCo Trans March and Trans Flag Raising Ceremony. The march was planned in an effort to show support and solidarity with the trans and non-binary communities in honor of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV). The demonstration was organized by U.D.T.J. — Understanding. Devotion. Take Action. Justice. — a center that serves the BIPOC, LGBTQ, and youth communities throughout Delaware County.

  • Mar 18, 2025 | metrophiladelphia.com | Melissa Mitman

    Sara Carano, longtime member of the Metro Philadelphia family, passed away on Saturday, March 15, after a long battle with cancer. Sara is survived by her parents, Fred and Marj Carano, her sister, Molly, as well as her longtime life partner, Josh Janisak. She passed away peacefully in her Bella Vista home surrounded by loved ones.

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