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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...

Riverfront North announces second round of BIG recipients in Bridesburg

Riverfront North Partnership announced earlier this month the second round of recipients for its Bridesburg Impact Grants initiative.   Individuals and projects that received funding include   Stephen...

The Fishtown Mutual Aid program has helped hundreds, but it’s not done yet

Since the beginning of the Fishtown Non-essential Mutual Aid program, the initiative has delivered more than 700 face masks to households all throughout Fishtown....

Holly, jolly July

While many in-person events have been postponed or canceled, Christmas in July sales are heating up online and one River Wards purveyor just jumped...

Something to celebrate

The Bridesburg community is one step closer to gaining long-awaited access to the Delaware River. A $1.4 million-step, to be exact. Riverfront North Partnership announced Tuesday...

Art Star moves craft bazaars to virtual platform to showcase vendors amid pandemic conditions.

As restrictions on aspects of daily life continue to change amid the pandemic, local businesses continue to find creative ways to adapt. Northern Liberties’ Art...

Fishtown set to breathe new life into Mount Airy ice cream shop trolley

It was the year 2000 when Philadelphia-based entrepreneur and real estate investor Ken Weinstein opened the Trolley Car Diner in Mount Airy. Beside it...

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