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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...

Providing quality seafood to Fishtown

Out of the building that previously housed Belgrade Deli at 339 Belgrade St., Fishtown Seafood is bringing high-quality, thoughtfully sourced products to the neighborhood.   Originally...

Cape Beverage Distributing bringing Fishtown Iced Tea to New Jersey

Rectified Spirits, the distillery best known for its flagship product in Fishtown Iced Tea, recently announced a new partnership with Cape Beverage Distributing. As part...

Joe’s Steaks keeping Fishtown location, plans to close Wissinoming shop

Over 70 years after its opening, Joe Groh, the owner of Joe’s Steaks & Soda Shop, recently announced on Facebook that the business’s original...

Elwood officially opens patio area

Six years after originally submitting a zoning permit that included an outdoor dining area at his Fishtown-based establishment, Elwood chef and owner Adam Diltz...

Memphis Street Academy to fight to stay open

Despite a vote to force its closure in the summer of 2023, officials from Port Richmond’s Memphis Street Academy at J.P. Jones say they...

Board elections, community discussions highlight ORCA’s latest general meeting

A fresh round of board elections was featured on the agenda at the Olde Richmond Civic Association’s monthly general meeting on Tuesday, June 28. The...

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