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Health Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Surface in Lancaster County

Pennsylvania has recorded its first five measles cases of 2026, all in Lancaster County, among unvaccinated school-aged children and young adults. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the cluster,...

Subzero Shock Strikes Philly Monday—Midweek Thaw on the Way

Philadelphia and the surrounding region spent Monday under dangerously cold conditions as an Arctic air mass remained locked over the Delaware Valley. Although skies were mostly sunny for much...

FNA holds zoning meeting for new Mural City Cellars location

The Fishtown Neighbors Association held a zoning committee meeting on Tuesday, April 19, over Zoom for the new proposed location of Mural City Cellars,...

Around the Neighborhood: April 18, 2022

NewCourtland contributes aid to Ukraine Affordable senior housing provider NewCourtland has collected and donated assorted goods, including personal protective equipment such as surgery-grade masks and...

Kensington Derby and Arts Festival to return in May

Fishtown District recently announced that the Kensington Derby and Arts Festival, sponsored by the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, will be returning on Saturday, May...

FNA holds zoning meeting for pair of projects

The Fishtown Neighbors Association held a community zoning meeting on Tuesday, April 12, over Zoom for two proposed projects: 601 Gaul St. and 1326-30...

Pera Turkish Cuisine opens in Northern Liberties

Port Richmond residents Mehmet Ergin and Eric Tunc recently opened the doors to their first restaurant, Pera Turkish Cuisine, in the former home of...

Around the Neighborhood: April 12, 2022

Bingo on May 7 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, will hold bingo on May 7, from 1-4 p.m. The cost is...
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