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Soccer star now the coach

It wasn’t a text message he was waiting for, but it was certainly one he was more than happy to get.  A few weeks ago, John Simpson was enjoying his...

Property taxes are on the rise

The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear to put a strain on...

Building a coalition to save lives

The Civic Coalition to Save Lives has been laying the foundation for a year to help reduce gun violence and murders. The Philadelphia Foundation and...

Introducing Rivermark Northern Liberties

Jefferson Apartment Group and Haverford Properties Inc. were joined last week by city officials and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for a groundbreaking event...

Yondr, school district teaming up to create digital-free space

By Mark Ramos Star Reporter Today, it’s hard to imagine a world without our phones. They are attached to our hands 24/7 with little time for...

Bill Goebig serving his term on the Roman Catholic bench

The bench sentenced Bill Goebig to a full life term. No chance of parole. “The thing with basketball is — I always say this to the...

Bagels and Co. now in Fishtown

Glu Hospitality’s Bagels and Co. opened last week at 1317 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown, with free bagels and cream cheese on Friday and free...

Honoring hometown heroes

Hoagie shop owner Dennis Fink, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, was humbled when a banner honoring him was hung in...

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