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Water Main Break in Philadelphia Forces Residents to Evacuate

A major water main break in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood has displaced residents, caused extensive flooding, and led to road damage.  The incident, which occurred near 4th Street and Girard...

Philadelphia Task Force Targets Kensington Fires Amid Drought

Philadelphia officials have formed a Nuisance Fire Task Force to address the rising number of rubbish and brush fires in the Kensington neighborhood, fueled by an ongoing drought.  Mayor Cherelle...

Historic photos for the 21st century

  Maurene Cooper is bringing a Victorian-era touch to modern-day memories. The founder and owner of Vanity Tintype is bringing 19th century photography techniques into the...

It’s happy hour on Summer Tuesdays

Fishtown Business Improvement District has launched a summer-long weekly happy hour at neighborhood bars and breweries. Fishtown Taps will run every Tuesday through Labor Day,...

Port Richmond Strong raises $20,476 for explosion victims

The Port Richmond Strong Committee announced that the people of Port Richmond as well as friends and supporters raised a total of $20,476 in...

Another step in a rewarding career

While a student at Northeast High School, Daniel McCarty figured his experience in a debate class might lead to a career as a corporate...

Riverfront trail improvements coming

The Fishtown Business Improvement District and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation were presented funding totaling $1.75 million by Congressman Brendan Boyle to help extend the...

A chance for small businesses to grow

City Councilman Mike Driscoll (D-6th dist.) and others gathered recently outside his office at 7552 Frankford Ave. to discuss Comcast RISE. Comcast recently announced a...
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