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Fishtown is inching closer toward metered parking along its major corridors

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As a lifelong resident of Fishtown, Rose Ellis has seen the parking situation in her neighborhood go from good to bad. “Here’s an example,” said...

Spinning up

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If trying out a cycling class has ever crossed your mind, but you don’t want the commitment of a membership at a gym or...
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Fishtown racing school receives grant from NASCAR, will host parking lot grand prix with its drivers

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Anthony Martin started the Urban Youth Racing School in 1998 to introduce the world of motorsports to kids in inner cities - one of...
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Pretzels for a good cause

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If you haven’t come across Elizabeth “Lizzie” Nardi strolling with her wagon through Bridesburg on any given Sunday in the summer, it was hard...
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Riverfront view

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Residents in Bridesburg and the surrounding River Wards community can view the neighborhood in a new light thanks to a unique, ongoing photo exhibit. Riverfront...
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Kensington Soccer Club receives $35,000 grant from DA’s office

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“I’m really ecstatic,” Jim Hardy said when asked about the $35,000 grant the Kensington Soccer Club received last week from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s...
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New legislation passed by City Council hopes to curb illegal dirt bike usage in Philly

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City Council on Thursday unanimously approved legislation that amends the city’s traffic code to close the loophole on the law that enforces the illegal...
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Tiny gallery, big goals

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Taking the plunge

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The weather is heating up, and one of the hottest summer jobs in Philly still has openings: lifeguarding. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation hosted a news...
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Kensington native and Webster School teacher wins Lindback Award

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“There’s so much,” said Lisa Forrest-Schultz when asked what makes Nancy Fackelman such a great teacher. “I don’t think there’s enough ink or space...
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Little green thumbs

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The St. Laurentius School Garden got some TLC thanks to efforts by second-grade students celebrating a special occasion: Earth Day. Lauren Borrasso, second-grade teacher at...
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UnOrthodox, a playful learning installation for children, arrives at the Bridesburg Rec Center

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Representatives from Riverfront North, along with City Councilmember Bobby Henon and state Rep. Joe Hohenstein, gathered at the Bridesburg Recreation Center Saturday afternoon to...
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