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HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

Kensington Faces Extreme Heat, Local Leaders Urge Action

Yesterday, local leaders, public health advocates, and elected officials gathered for the first event in the Extreme Weather Emergency Tour, a four-state press tour highlighting how climate-change-fueled extreme weather...

Running in support of Natalie

Gym owner Sean Thomson credits his longtime friend and fellow North Catholic graduate, John Adamski, with coming up with a novel fundraising idea. Adamski, of...

LaVelle running to restore quality of life

Mark LaVelle, the Republican candidate in the 177th Legislative District, held a fundraiser Saturday night at the Point No Point banquet hall in Bridesburg. LaVelle...

Kenney signs order banning firearms at recreation spaces and facilities

Mayor Jim Kenney recently signed an executive order banning guns and other deadly weapons from recreation facilities throughout the city, including rec center buildings,...

Kalaya Thai Kitchen coming soon to Fishtown

Following the closure of the original Kalaya Thai Kitchen in Bella Vista, chef and owner Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon will be moving toward opening its...

Public parking the subject of recent Fishtown District meeting

Fishtown District held a public meeting over Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 21, regarding various public parking issues. Hosted by Marc Collazzo, the executive director of...

Riverfront North Partnership awarded grant by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The Riverfront North Partnership was recently awarded a $253,500 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The grant, one of 45 to be awarded...
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