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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...

Giroux condemns white privilege, backs Black Lives Matter

Since he was named the 19th captain in Flyers history in 2013, Claude Giroux has preferred to do most of his talking on the...

A week after his march through Fishtown, Pastor John invites Fishtowners to tackle racism with street art

One week after his cathartic march through Fishtown a day after the neighborhood saw baseball bat-wielding vigilantes ready to stop looting, Pastor John Brice...

Saval joins protesters in the wake of his primary election win

With the primary campaign now over and no general election opponent to campaign against, Nikil Saval, who defeated incumbent state Sen. Larry Farnese on...

Neighbors speak out against the 26th Police District’s actions Monday night, say they feel “unsafe”

In the wake of the 26th Police District’s handling of the act of vigilantism shown by a group of mostly white men in Fishtown...

Eagles’ Brandon Graham wants to bring his usual intensity to the most unusual offseason

Since he was drafted in the first round out of Michigan in 2010, edge rusher Brandon Graham has been a leader on the Eagles...

What’s buzzing around Richmond Library?

The manager of the Richmond Library has a beekeeper suit, but she doesn’t like to wear it. “It's really uncomfortable,” Amy Thatcher explained, “and the...

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