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Port Richmond’s Engine 6 Returns to Service After 16 Years

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 fire station officially returned to service on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after being closed for 16 years.  The reopening was made possible by a $22.4 million...

Permits Approved for Le’ Adrienne at 1500 Frankford Avenue

Permits have been issued for Le’ Adrienne Fishtown, a three-story, mixed-use building set to rise at 1500 Frankford Avenue in one of Philadelphia's most vibrant neighborhoods.  This exciting addition to...

HHT: The story of a fatal blood disease that impacted a Fishtown family

Haley Morris, who was a successful athlete in both soccer and softball during her time at St. Laurentius School, was about as healthy as...

In the weeds with Rob Stanley, GM of Philly’s first medical marijuana dispensary, ReStore

About two years after Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf signed into law the legalization of medical marijuana, the very first medical marijuana dispensary opened in...

Archbishop Chaput designates upper church of Saint Anne’s an Archdiocesan Shrine

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday that Archbishop Charles Chaput has issued a canonical decree designating the upper church of Saint Anne Parish in...

Details on huge new riverfront property in Port Richmond emerge.

Renderings of a new potential large-scale project at 2001 Beach St. in Olde Richmond were unveiled to community residents Thursday night at an informational...

Scenes from the 2019 Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade

  Every year, the annual Memorial Day parade in Bridesburg features classic cars, Mummers, dancers and fire trucks. This year's parade was no exception. Recap...

Three cheers for Trish

Patricia “Trish” Fries has Cougars blood running through her veins. Her father, Tom Lynch, 77, is one of the original members of the Bridesburg Father’s...
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