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Tacony Street Traffic Disruptions Expected Amid Major Bridge Construction

Philadelphia drivers should brace for temporary closures of Tacony Street this January as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advances work on a critical overhead bridge construction project.  This effort...

Philly Jazz Scene Grows with Black Squirrel and Cellar Dog

Philadelphia’s jazz culture has deepened with the arrival of two new venues, Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown and Cellar Dog in Center City.  The venues join a legacy of iconic...

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...

History in our back yard

Steve “Shecky” Perlman recalls as a second-grader at Spruance Elementary School being one of three students earning prizes as part of an American history...

Continuing a legacy through Anna’s Angels

By Samantha Bambino Star In life, Anna Carpino was a force to be reckoned with.  From fundraising over $80,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to stocking the Hospital...

Unions, Dems hail Harris

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a possible vice presidential nominee, recently joined the building trades for a rally in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Shapiro...

Enhancing the skills of drivers with medical conditions

The vehicle used by DriveWell Rehab clients Dennis Magrann, of DriveWell Rehab, has a background as an occupational therapist and more than 20 years experience...

New GM at Rivers Casino

Rush Street Gaming announced that international gaming executive Susan Foster has been appointed general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Having worked in various gaming jurisdictions...
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