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Water Main Break in Philadelphia Forces Residents to Evacuate

A major water main break in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood has displaced residents, caused extensive flooding, and led to road damage.  The incident, which occurred near 4th Street and Girard...

Philadelphia Task Force Targets Kensington Fires Amid Drought

Philadelphia officials have formed a Nuisance Fire Task Force to address the rising number of rubbish and brush fires in the Kensington neighborhood, fueled by an ongoing drought.  Mayor Cherelle...

Decision time for voters

The general election will take place next Tuesday, Nov. 7, featuring citywide races and statewide judicial contests. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to...

Gift market coming to NextFab

NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique will partner to present the third annual Miracle on American Street Holiday Gift Market on Nov. 18, from 11...

Election ballot set

The ballot has been set for the Nov. 7 general election, with judicial races on the left side and city races on the right. The...

Haason sacks Hunger

A day off is golden. After the violence and exertion of a National Football League weekend, players have one truly off day per week. On...

Riverfront park coming to Bridesburg

Groundbreaking took place last week for the planned Robert A. Borski Jr. Park, at 3150 Orthodox St. (at Delaware Avenue). Among those on hand were...

Art for the Cash Poor returns for 23rd edition

Philadelphia’s best artists will be converging on Kensington on Oct. 7 as Art for the Cash Poor returns for its 23rd annual event. The free...
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