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HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

Kensington Faces Extreme Heat, Local Leaders Urge Action

Yesterday, local leaders, public health advocates, and elected officials gathered for the first event in the Extreme Weather Emergency Tour, a four-state press tour highlighting how climate-change-fueled extreme weather...

McSwain, in Mayfair, vows to oust Krasner

Bill McSwain, a Republican candidate for governor, was in Mayfair last Tuesday to outline his six-point crime plan, and saved the crowd favorite for...

Made musician: Michael Imperioli’s band ZOPA performs sold-out Fishtown show

“I’ve never seen it so crowded here before … ” This musing of surprise was voiced last Friday night by several individuals who traded in...

SEPTA representatives speak at FNA’s monthly general membership meeting

SEPTA’s service-improvement efforts highlighted the Fishtown Neighbors Association’s monthly general membership meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The meeting, which lasted a little over an hour...

Kensington-based organization receives grant from Philly AIDS Thrift

Kensington-based Prevention Point Philadelphia was recently announced as one of the 27 organizations awarded a total of $300,035 in grants from Philly AIDS Thrift...

Peabo Bryson to perform at Rivers Casino

Singer, songwriter and producer Peabo Bryson is set to perform at Rivers Casino on Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Bryson is best known for...

Around the Neighborhood: February 14, 2022

Sign up for senior softball Philadelphia Senior Softball League is looking for experienced players for their 58 and over league. The season starts mid-April and...
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