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Port Richmond’s Engine 6 Returns to Service After 16 Years

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 fire station officially returned to service on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after being closed for 16 years.  The reopening was made possible by a $22.4 million...

Construction Delayed at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties

Construction remains stalled at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia.  A recent site visit revealed no progress on the new building Philly residents are anticipating, despite...

Shannon Turner Inspires Through Music and Resilience

In Philadelphia’s Norris Square neighborhood, Shannon Turner, a celebrated singer, vocal coach, and founder of the band Glitter and Garbage, is transforming the local...

Plans for Philadelphia Bus Terminal Upgrades Face Delays

Efforts to improve conditions at the Philadelphia bus terminal on Spring Garden Street are facing delays, leaving passengers and community members frustrated.  The terminal, located...

Amá Brings Elevated Mexican Cuisine to Fishtown in 2025

Amá is set to shake up the Philly dining scene in early 2025. Nestled at the Fishtown-Kensington border, this new eatery promises to deliver an...

Philadelphia Teacher Honored for 50 Years of Dedication

Kathleen O'Hanlon, a first-grade teacher at Bridesburg Elementary School in Philadelphia, is celebrating a remarkable milestone—50 years of shaping young minds.  Her dedication and passion...

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...

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...
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