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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...

Reeling in funds

More fish will soon be visible in Fishtown – fish-head trash can lids, that is. Fishtown Kensington Area BID announced it was one of the...

Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame honors newest inductees

Over a dozen local sports figures became the newest inductees into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday. The event, which took place at...

Brooklyn Bowl set to open in Fishtown

Philadelphia’s newest music venue, the Brooklyn Bowl, is set to open at 1009 Canal St. in Fishtown on Nov. 4.  The 1,000-capacity venue is the...

Ensuring families are prepared for the winter

With winter right around the corner, Rivers Casino, Operation Warm and numerous other organizations hosted an event for those in need at the Fillmore...

Philly native Sullivan looking for Superior Court win

Looking back, Superior Court candidate Megan Sullivan believes her upbringing led to her professional success. “My growing up here served me well,” she said. Sullivan, 50,...

A decade of Green City, Clean Waters

The Philadelphia Water Department marked the 10th year of its Green City, Clean Waters initiative with an event outside of Crane Arts, at 1400...

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