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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...

Dock Street opens in Fishtown

A Philadelphia craft brewery has opened a second location, Dock Street Fishtown. The new venture, located in the new El Rose Building at 1229 N....

Fit Fest coming to Penn Treaty Park

Fit Fest will take place on Saturday, May 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Penn Treaty Park, 1301 Beach St. in Fishtown. The public...

25 years of local opera

Raffaele Tudisco founded Amici Opera Company in 1998, and 25 years later, the shows continue to entertain local audiences. Tudisco invites folks to enjoy good...

Bridesburg’s Diorio powering Ryan softball

Leaders lead in different ways. Some are demonstrative dictators who show people exactly what they need to do. Others try to make everyone around them happier...

Spring fling on Saturday

Sor Ynéz, 1800 N. American St., announced its spring fling market in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to...

An abundance of local history

The I95 Archaeology Center and nonprofit Penn Treaty Museum, both located at 900 E. Columbia Ave., across from Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown, offer...
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