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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...

Pierogi party

Port Richmond Pierogi Fest ready to roll at Campbell Square this weekend.By Melissa KomarIt’s been argued Port Richmond is the unofficial pierogi capital of the city,...

Solomon and Hohenstein talk about Harrisburg’s Philadelphia Delegation’s plan for the city

“The idea is to build accountability to what we are doing in Harrisburg each and every day and to make Harrisburg relevant,” Solomon said.Pennsylvania State...

River Wards events for the week of May 1

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Inaugural Youth Bri Tri registrationRegistration is now open for the Inaugural Youth Bri Tri,...

River Wards events for the week of April 24

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Job fair at VogtThe public is invited to a job fair sponsored by state Rep....

Developers discuss land remediation before potential large-scale living complex on the waterfront.

For much of the 20th century, the Beach Street property was used for refurbishing purposes, including paint stripping, repainting and the remodeling of older...

It looks like Frankford Avenue is getting a makeover south of Girard

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation introduced plans for the Frankford Avenue Connector Project. Here’s what that is.Marcinkoski said closing off the street would add only...
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