Polish American festival
The 58th annual Polish American Festival at Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown, will take place from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 and Sept. 7-8, noon to 8 p.m. The festival features carnival rides, live music and stage shows and ongoing entertainment on the main stage and in the Polish Village, highlighting Polish traditions and customs, Polish folk dance groups and Polish and American food and refreshments. The $15 admission includes all events and carnival rides. Visit PolishAmericanFestival.org. ••
Telephone town hall
State Sen. Jimmy Dillon will hold a telephone town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. to discuss the November general election. The guest will be city elections commissioner Lisa Deeley. To sign up or submit questions, visit SenatorDillon.com/TTH. ••
Local author’s novel releases
Tirgearr Publishing released Mayfair author Becky Flade’s 10th romantic thriller, A Safe Place. It is the sixth book in Flade’s award-winning series of romantic thrillers set in Philadelphia. It is available at all major digital retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iBooks/iTunes. Flade, a Frankford High School graduate, has been writing since kindergarten, when her Brown Elementary School teacher, Miss Daniels, helped with her first book detailing her and her best friend’s first solo trip to the market for milk. ••
Help with property tax appeals
City Councilman Brian O’Neill is encouraging homeowners who believe their new valuation is higher than it should be to file a First Level Review and Board of Revision of Taxes appeal by the Oct. 7 deadline. O’Neill’s staff is available to assist with printing out and helping fill out forms and questions about or help applying for the Homestead Exemption, Senior Citizen Tax Freeze, Owner-Occupied Duplex Exemption or Low Income Tax Freeze. All homeowners are eligible for the Homestead Exemption. O’Neill co-introduced recent legislation increasing the Homestead Exemption from $80,000 to $100,000. Call 215-685-0438. ••
Preschool taking registrations
St. James Preschool, 5185 Castor Ave. in Northwood, is accepting registrations for the 2024-25 school year. The preschool has been in operation since 1973, with a small student-teacher ratio. Enrollment is for children ages 3, 4 and 5. St. James Preschool is a private, tuition-based, early education program open September to June, weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 215-743-1828 to schedule a tour. Visit www.stjamesphilly.org or email stjamespreschoolphila@gmail.com for more information.
Thrift shop reopens
The Classroom Thrift Shop, 4301 Tyson Ave., sponsored by the women of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, will reopen Sunday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m., restocked with new merchandise. The shop will be open Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed Saturdays. Donations are accepted. Call 215-624-9130. ••
Seeking bowlers
Spare Pins Mixed Bowling League is seeking bowlers. The mixed league bowls on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes, 3075 Holme Ave. It’s a fun league with 100% handicap. Bowling is September through May. If interested or have questions, call Jim at 267-896-7601 or Chuck at 215-744-1591. ••
Cornhole tournament
American Heritage Credit Union and The Kids-N-Hope Foundation will host the third annual Cornhole Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. at American Heritage’s campus at 2060 Red Lion Road. All proceeds will benefit the Kids-N-Hope Foundation, which aims to enhance children’s health and life services, including music therapy and music programs, at local hospitals and not-for-profit organizations. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams in two brackets, beginners and experienced. The registration cost is $50 per team for the experienced bracket and $40 for the beginners bracket. Sign up by Sept. 4 at AHCU.co/Cornhole. ••
Donate blood
The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate blood.
Anyone who donates in August will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card.
The Northeast Philadelphia Blood Donation Center, 1401 Rhawn St., is open Monday-Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday-Sunday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Donations are also being taken on Aug. 29, from 2-7 p.m., at Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No. 39, 7229 Tulip St.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. ••
St. Hubert going to NYC
St. Hubert will hold a day trip to New York on Saturday, Nov. 23. A bus will depart the school at 7:45 a.m. There will be an 11 a.m. showing of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, followed by free time until the bus departs at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $220 per person, paid in full by Oct. 1. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve your seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or SHSanta@huberts.org. ••
Corn roast/fall festival
St. Andrew’s-In-The-Field, 500 Somerton Ave., will host a corn roast and fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2-8 p.m. The day will feature roasted corn, a flea market, raffle baskets, a bake table, hot dogs and pretzels. Outdoor flea market spaces are available for $25. Call Sue at 215-584-5412. ••
Art show Sept. 6
Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia invites the public to a silent auction fundraiser and art show exhibit on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6-9 p.m., at Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, 6918 Torresdale Ave. Visitors will meet AACOPhilly’s neurodiverse community artists of all ages. ••
Car show, flea market
The outside Misled Car Show and Flea Market will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10901 Calera Road. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 15, from 1-5 p.m. There is a $20 registration charge for cars participating in the show. Flea market vendor spaces are $25. Call Rosemarie at 215-868-5304 to reserve a space and Bob Dietrich at 267-968-2736 for car show information. ••
Oldies singalong
The Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, will host Sing Along to the Oldies in its beer garden on Friday, Sept. 6. The beer garden opens at 6 p.m. Music by DJ Neil McGlynn from 7-10 p.m. Free admission. Cash bar and kitchen. Call John Wisniewski at 215-906-1825. ••
Tacony CDC events
The Tacony Community Development Corporation is hosting free yoga and Pilates pop-ups on select Saturdays at 10 a.m. at 6823 Torresdale Ave., second floor. Pilates classes are on Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Yoga classes are on Sept. 21 and Oct. 12. Bring your own yoga mat. Register by calling 267-367-7766 or visiting https://bit.ly/478UYbT.
Monthly workshops at the Tacony Library, 6742 Torresdale Ave., will support the needs of local small business owners. Future workshops will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Nov. 18.
Sign up for the first Tacony Community Yard Sale, happening Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Email taconyyardsale@gmail.com or call 267-276 2586. ••
St. Dom’s anniversary Mass
St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., will celebrate its 175th anniversary Mass on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4:30 p.m. Archbishop Nelson Perez will celebrate the Mass. A dinner reception will follow at Cannstatter’s. Tickets cost $50. Call the rectory at 215-624-5502. ••
Apply for community grant
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, through the support of the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation, is asking for applications for its 2025 Community Grant Program. Grants are awarded annually to provide funding for projects that promote the health and wellness of community residents. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 15. Funds must be used within one year of receipt. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, and must provide a copy of their tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service and a current completed W-9 form. Organizations applying for grants should be located within or serve one of the following ZIP codes: 19012, 19027, 19111, 19115, 19120, 19133, 19149, 19152, 19006, 19046, 19095, 19114, 19116, 19124, 19126, 19135, 19136 and 19154. Projects receiving funding should take place within these ZIP codes.
For additional information about the program, or to request an application form, contact Rosemarie Schlegel at 215-728-2131 or rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
North Catholic alumni golf outing
Joe Hand Promotions and Northeast Catholic Alumni Association will hold their 34th annual golf outing on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at North Hills Country Club in Glenside. The outing funds the alumni association’s scholarship fund, which provides $500,000 each year for Catholic education. For reservations, sponsorships or more information, email necathalum@aol.com, call 215-543-1051 or visit www.northcatholicalumni.org ••
Bar crawl for charity
The sixth annual Madison Bar Crawl will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 in Rockledge. The schedule is 3-5 p.m. at the Hollywood Tavern, 5-7 p.m. at the Austrian Village and 7 p.m. to ?? at Gaul & Co. Malt House. The event is in honor of Madison Woltemate, 11, who is thriving through physical challenges. Proceeds will benefit the families of two other girls facing similar challenges. T-shirts cost $20. Mail a check to Lawrence Himes, 619 Burke St., Rockledge, PA 19046 or Venmo @melissamccabe. ••
Trunk or Treat at Mission BBQ
The Gas Guzzlers Car Club Trunk or Treat will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mission BBQ, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd. No cars will be permitted after 5 p.m. There will be a DJ and prizes for best costume and best trunk. ••
KleinLife opens farmers market
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., has a farmers market that sells nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables every Friday from noon to 3 p.m., through the fall. The market accepts cash, SNAP/EBT Access Cards and Philly Food Bucks. Proceeds will go to support the Cook for a Friend program as part of the KleinLife Home Delivered Meals Program. Call 215-698-7300, Ext. 196. ••
Trip to Sight & Sound
St. James, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street, is holding a trip to Sight & Sound, a theater in Lancaster County, on Oct. 23 for the 11 a.m. show of Daniel. For more information, call 215-743-1828. ••
A show, lunch and shopping
St. Dominic’s Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring a trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster County on Thursday, Oct. 3, to see the musical Daniel. Lunch will be at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, with time to shop at Kitchen Kettle Village. Cost is $187. For more information or to book, call Susan at 215-333-4313 or Carol at 215-742-6874. Do not bring checks to the rectory. ••
Farmers market open
The Food Trust holds a weekly farmers market at Castor Avenue and Hellerman Street. The market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October and will include cooking demonstrations. ••
Attend community resource fair
Socks for the Streets and the 8th Police District Advisory Council will hold a community resource fair on Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Christ the King School, 3205 Chesterfield Road. To register a table, call 215-939-2569 or email 8thDistPDAC@gmail.com or SocksForTheStreets@gmail.com. ••
Millbrook Civic to meet
Millbrook Civic Association will meet on Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Calvary Athletic Association clubhouse, 4330 Deerpath Lane. Future meetings will be on Oct. 29 and Nov. 26. For more information, email millbrookcivic@verizon.net ••
2 upcoming trips
The Maternity BVM Seniors Group has two upcoming trips.
There is a trip to the Smoky Mountain Show (Dollywood) from Oct. 7-12. For more information, call 215-964-7125.
The group will travel to Lancaster on Thursday, Dec. 12, for a luncheon and the show Joy to the World at the American Music Theatre. For information, call 215-338-9141. ••
Farm stand at Jeanes
The Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus Farm Stand will be open for the 12th season on Thursdays, through the end of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash only. The stand is located next to parking lot C of the Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center campuses. Email rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu or call 215-728-2131. ••
Sunday flea market returns
A flea market will take place every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November at Liberty Plaza, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. (near Knights Road). The cost for vendors is $30 per parking space. For more information, call 215-625-FLEA (3532) or visit PhilaFleaMarkets.org. ••
Entertainment at Parx
Parx Casino is offering the following upcoming entertainment:
Sept. 7: Australian Pink Floyd; Sept. 21: Dustin Lynch; Oct. 4: Heather McDonald; Oct. 18: Straight No Chaser; Oct. 19: Giggly Squad Live; Oct. 25: Michael Blaustein; Nov. 9: Air Supply; Nov. 21: Aaron Lewis; Nov. 23: Steve Trevino; Dec. 7: Kathleen Madigan ••
Bingo at Cannstatter’s
Bingo is played every Thursday at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Call 215-322-0121. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday evenings. Doors open at 6 p.m. There are dollar hot dogs and free popcorn and refreshments. ••
VFW looking for members
Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW Post 6617 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. If you are a military veteran who served in a designated combat zone, you are eligible to join the VFW. Call Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••
Trip to New York
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to the Tenement Museum in New York, with lunch and free time in Manhattan’s Little Italy. The all-inclusive cost is $175. For a flyer and reservation form, call 215-788-9043. Reservations close on Sept 11. ••
Party for West Catholic girls class of ‘69
West Catholic Girls Class of 1969 will have its 55th anniversary party on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Anthony’s Ristorante, 865 W. Springfield Road, Springfield. The cost for the luncheon is $65. Call Hannah at 610-764-3249. ••
Meet the candidates
The Men’s Club and the Chaverim of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, will host its Meet the Candidates brunch on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the community. Call 215-677-1600. ••
Fundraiser at pottery shop
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a day of creative fun on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Create Me Pottery, 2048 County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley (Huntingdon Valley Marketplace), from noon to 3 p.m. The cost of pottery items average $25. The additional sitting fee of $10 includes paints and glazing of pottery. For reservations, call Bernadette at 570-401-8417. The fundraiser will continue through Sept. 22 at createmepottery.com. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Clothing drive
The Marlyn Chakov Fein Chapter, Fox Chase Cancer Center is running a clothing drive on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 604 Township Line Road, Cheltenham. Bring your gently used clothing, accessories, books and small trinkets in bags or boxed for pick-up. The event supports cancer research and compassionate patient care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. ••
Attend Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball
Glen Foerd’s Wedding Crashers’ Ball will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, at 5001 Grant Ave. (at the Delaware River).
The interactive event invites guests to become part of the story, blending elements of immersive theater with elegant wedding festivities, and spontaneous celebration.
The creator is inFLUX Theatre Collective, and the event is inspired by the reality TV dating show The Bachelor. Searching for the perfect partner, Glen Foerd’s bachelor must choose among five brides competing for his heart. What ensues promises to be an immersive night of romance, comedy, slapstick and chaos.
The show will go from 7-11 p.m. and will include live music by the West Philadelphia Orchestra, dinner, an open bar, dancing and silent and live auctions. There will also be an afterparty held in Glen Foerd’s Gilded Age mansion’s rathskeller until midnight. Throughout the evening, guests will be part of the narrative, interacting with characters and influencing the unfolding drama of the bachelor, the brides and their entourage.
Guests are encouraged to wear black tie, recycled wedding dresses, that old bridesmaid’s gown from hell, business attire or, in the spirit of Halloween, creative costumes.
All proceeds will go to support Glen Foerd’s community art, education and environmental programming and to preserve the nonprofit’s 18-acre Delaware River estate that includes seven historic structures dating from the 1850s.
Tickets are $185 per person, or $225 that includes the afterparty in Glen Foerd’s rathskeller. Tickets can be purchased at www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball. Ticket sales close on Oct. 4.Sponsorships are also available. For information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/weddingcrashersball, or contact Scott Reynolds at 215-632-5330 or scott@glenfoerd.org. ••
Video ceremony and conversation
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road, will host the 19th Israeli-Palestianian Memorial Day Video Viewing on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 1-3 p.m. Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, one of the founders of the Philadelphia chapter of American Friends of Combatants for Peace, will introduce the video and join a conversation afterward. The cost is $25. Call 215-934-6206. ••
Hero Thrill Show is Sept. 21
The 69th annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot.
Featured will be the Sound of Philadelphia music by DJ legend Bob Pantano, performances and displays of K-9 and bicycle units, the elite Philadelphia Police Motorcycle Highway Patrol Drill Team, mounted police horse, fire engines, crime-fighting equipment by the Police Aviation Unit, Bomb Squad, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Marine Unit, firearms instructors, Police Academy and SWAT Unit.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $35 for a family (up to five).
Proceeds pay for the college tuition of children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
For more information, go to herothrillshow.org. ••
Book club meeting in Sept.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be hosting a Zoom session on Monday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The book is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club to meet in Oct.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will be holding a Zoom session on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. The book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club meeting
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will hold a Zoom session on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. The book is Blake Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Book club to meet in Dec.
The Book Club of Congregations of Shaare Shamayim will host a Zoom session on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The book is The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard. For further information, or to register for the book club program, call Lynn Ratmansky at 215-677-1600. ••
Armenian Heritage Walk
The Philadelphia Armenian community announces an outdoor gallery called the Armenian Heritage Walk outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With a planned unveiling in April 2026, the walkway will feature public art and gardens celebrating the Armenian story, thanking America for its partnership and advancing cultural awareness.
The Walk will flank the long-standing statue called “Young Meher,” a legendary figure symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the Armenian people. While the Walk will pay tribute to the unique Armenian identity, it will simultaneously celebrate Philadelphia’s spirit of diversity. When visitors step onto the Walk, they will discover the story of a people who, exiled in genocide, found a new home in Philadelphia.
Anchored in stones endemic to both Armenia and Philadelphia and decorated with artwork and landscaping, the Walk will showcase the cross-cultural gifts of this ancient race. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and reflect on how one of the oldest civilizations of the world endured and thrived in modern and post-modern America.
The project will kick off on Sept. 14 with an inaugural charitable and cultural event at the Philadelphia Club, celebrating the anniversary of the 100th birthday of the late French-Armenian chansonnier and Armenian champion Charles Aznavour.
The Armenian Heritage Walk is a project that will bring attention to the Armenian people and make their contributions to America and the world known to all who cross the path.Donations for the project can be made at www.armenianheritagewalk.org. ••
Buddy Holly tribute concert
Zachary Stevenson brings his Buddy Holly Tribute to the Philadelphia region for the first time on Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., at Sellersville Theater 1894.
Tickets are available at https://www.st94.com/events/oh-boys-buddy-holly-tribute/
The Buddy Holly Tribute one-act show will feature hits such as That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and Rave On.
Stevenson will be backed by Philadelphia psychedelic-rock trio Echo Kid as the Crickets. Echo Kid features Brendan McHale on bass, Christian Turzo on guitar and Kieran McCabe on drums. ••
Scientific symposium at Fox Chase
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Center for Immunology will host its 14th Annual Scientific Symposium on Friday, Oct. 18. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded for the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation. Much of that work was done at Fox Chase. The symposium will be held in Fox Chase’s Leidy Auditorium and will feature presentations by eight scientists. For more information and to register for the event, email sarah.daly@fccc.edu. ••
Support for Parkinson’s
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus hosts a Parkinson’s Disease Support Group on the second Wednesday of every other month. The meetings will take place from 5-6 p.m. at the Cheltenham Friends Meetinghouse, 7604 Central Ave. The group is led by nurse practitioner June Ro and attended by guest speakers, patients and caregivers.
The guest speakers are Dr. Molly Cincotta, a neurologist (Oct. 9), and social worker Luisa Enriquez (Dec. 11).
To register, contact June Ro at 215-707-2619 or Jungyoon.Ro@tuhs.temple.edu. ••
Third Thursday in Mayfair
The Mayfair Business Improvement District will hold a Third Thursday Night Market on Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m. at Frankford and Cottman avenues. The event will feature vendors, food trucks, drinks and live music from Jumper. ••
Book club discussion at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Ave., will host a Book Club discussion on When No One Is Watching, by Alyssa Cole, on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. The book is a thriller based on the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood. Reading the book beforehand is encouraged but not necessary. Copies will be available to borrow. Call 215-685-0472. ••
Craft fair/flea market
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave., is hosting a craft fair and flea market on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’d like to be a vendor, contact the church at 215-745-2844 or mpcfoxchase@gmail.com. ••
Free adoption Sept. 7 at Women’s Animal Center
Women’s Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road in Bensalem, is a participating animal shelter for this year’s 10th anniversary NBCUniversal “Clear the Shelters” nationwide pet adoption event that helps find forever homes for surrendered and stray animals. Inspire Federal Credit Union is this year’s event partner, enabling adoption fees for cats, dogs and small animals to be fully waived/free for individuals and families adopting from Women’s Animal Center on Saturday, Sept. 7. All shelter pets adopted from Women’s Animal Center are spayed or neutered, receive preventative and lifesaving vaccines, and are microchipped, which provides a permanent means of identification should a pet become separated from its new family. ••
History events in Bristol
On Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., Patricia Mervine will speak on “Lafayette, the Abolitionist” at the the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar St., Bristol Borough. The presentation is open to the public. A donation of $5 per adult is requested. Students are free. Light refreshment will be served.
The presentation precedes the borough’s Sunday, Sept. 29, celebration of Lafayette’s farewell visit to America, which included Bristol Borough, in 1824. That day, the borough will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s farewell visit to America. Beginning at 2 p.m., there will be a grand procession from the Adams Hollow Bridge, on Radcliffe Street, near Lincoln Avenue, down banner-lined Radcliffe Street (known as the King’s Highway in colonial days) to the corner of Radcliffe and Mill streets, where a mural marking this bicentennial event will be dedicated. ••
Vaccine shots on Sept. 18
Representatives from Giant Pharmacy will offer flu and other vaccine shots at KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to join members. The flu and pneumonia shots are covered by Medicare Part B, while the shingles shots, Tdap and RSV vaccinations are covered by the Medicare Part D prescription plan. Bring your Medicare, pharmacy and other insurance cards. To reserve an appointment, call 215-698-7300, Ext. 193. ••
A space for UArts student work
Councilwoman Rue Landau, in collaboration with Creative Philadelphia, is launching an initiative to support students and faculty affected by the recent closure of the University of the Arts.
The project aims to transform City Hall into a welcoming hub for these displaced artists’ work, providing them with a space to showcase their work in City Hall and in the office of Landau (Room 592) and the corridors.
Students and faculty of UArts are invited to submit their artwork for consideration through an online submission form, with a deadline of Oct. 4.
“The closure of UArts is a significant loss for our city, but it also presents an opportunity for us to uplift and support these talented artists,” Landau said. “I’m honored to provide a space for their work alongside the Creative Philadelphia so that they know the city values their contributions to our arts scene.”
The submission form for UArts students and faculty to have their work featured can be found here. ••
Meet author and poet
Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 14375 Proctor Road, will host Let Us All Breathe Together: A Reading and Reception with Rabbi Sheila Weinberg, on Sept. 12, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free, bit there is a suggested $25 donation. Call 215-934-6206. ••
9/11 service
A service will be held at St. James Church, 5185 Castor Ave. in Northwood, on Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. to mark the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The service will include the tolling of bells, color guard, patriotic songs, readings and a closing candle lighting. The public is invited. ••
After-school program for sophs
Applications have been extended until Friday, Sept. 20, for local students seeking educational experiences in science and healthcare fields to apply to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s Wohlreich Junior Fellows Program.
There is no cost to apply for any of the college’s science-focused youth programs.
George and Judy Wohlreich Junior Fellows Program
Founded in 2009, the George and Judy Wohlreich Junior Fellows program is a summer and after-school program for Philadelphia high school students from “historically excluded” communities who have an interest in health. The program seeks to foster interest in careers in healthcare and medicine through hands-on learning and interaction with professionals. The program also provides academic counseling and support to better prepare these students for college and their future careers.
The program is open to students entering 10th grade who are Philadelphia residents, enrolled in a Philadelphia high school, have an interest in science and healthcare professions, will be the first in their immediate family to graduate from a college or university, qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch, and have no disciplinary problems on their school record. There are no costs to participate in the program.
The program goes for three years.
Apply here: Wohlreich Junior Fellows Program | The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Learn more at https://collegeofphysicians.org/programs. ••
New Fox Chase doc in oncology and palliative care
Fox Chase Cancer Center announced the hiring of Dr. Eric Goodlev as an Associate Professor in the Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program.
Goodlev is joining Fox Chase with 10 years of experience. Most recently, he practiced inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, where he served as the founding Program Director for the hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program.
Prior to that, he served as Associate Hospice Medical Director at Einstein Montgomery Hospice, Attending Physician at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University and Academic Hospitalist Physician at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Goodlev earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornel Medical Center. After several years in practice at Mount Sinai, he found his calling in palliative care and completed a clinical fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
He has presented at conferences locally, regionally and nationally. His research focus is ensuring equity in access to palliative care for all patients in need through the development of innovative care models. He has also published more than 15 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts. Among his most recent works is an invited editorial in Cancer, a journal of the American Cancer Society, “Asking the Right Questions Surrounding Opioid Prescribing in Cancer Survivorship: Might All Pain be Cancer-Related?”
He also contributed a chapter, “Discussing Difficult News – Reframing Patient and Family Preferences Surrounding the Content and Style of Communication,” to the book “Understanding End of Life Practices: Perspectives on Communication, Religion & Culture.” He also serves as faculty for VitalTalk, which allows him to channel his passion for teaching clinicians how to communicate effectively with patients living with serious illness.
Goodlev is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and serves in several volunteer positions. He is the current chair of AAHPM’s Quality and Practice Standards Committee and serves as Associate Editor-in-Chief for AAHPM Quarterly, a periodical published by the organization. In 2024, he was recognized as an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care by AAHPM and is a recipient of the organization’s 2023 Leadership Scholarship. He is married with three young children. ••
Fox Chase has new doc for hematology/oncology
Fox Chase Cancer Center announced the hiring of Dr. Leah Grandi Holben as an Assistant Professor in the General Hematology/Oncology Program. She will see patients at Fox Chase Cancer Center at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Holben is joining Fox Chase following the completion of a hematology/oncology fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, where she served as chief fellow in her final year. Prior to that, she completed an internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital.
Holben earned her medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple following the completion of her bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Gettysburg College.
During her training, Holben was involved in research projects in areas such as melanoma, lung cancer and the effects of cannabis and opioids on cancer patients. Holben has also created and contributed to several publications and presentations. ••
St. Hubert run/walk
The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold a 5K run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Pennypack Park, off 3135 Rhawn St. Virtual runs and walks will also be held from Sept. 15-28.
The fee is $30 if registered by Sept. 15. The cost is $15 for St. Hubert students and $10 for walkers ages 2-11. All who register by Sept. 15 will receive a T-shirt.
Registration from Sept. 16 to the day of the event is $35 and will include a shirt if supplies last. Registration on Sept. 28 begins at 7:30 a.m. The run starts at 8:30, followed by the walk at 9.
For more information, go to https://sthubertalumnae.org/reunions-and-events ••
