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Philadelphia May Add Delivery Tax to Fix Growing Pothole Problem

Philadelphia officials are considering a plan that would connect road repairs to the growing volume of package deliveries across the city. Mayor Cherelle Parker proposed the idea in March...

West Philly Fights to Save 925 Homes as Mantua Tests Housing Plan

Philadelphia officials, housing advocates, and tenant organizers are working to preserve 925 affordable homes across West Philadelphia as federal housing subsidies near expiration and the owner prepares to sell...

Ladder to success

Longtime Ladder 16 firefighter recognized for life-saving actions in Port Richmond.“I can’t say a whole lot about the individual award because we worked as...

Hohenstein wins 177th district race

Kozlowski said it was too much to overcome the Democratic voter-registration advantage. She thanked her family, Pratt Street neighbors, Taylor, ward leaders. top campaign...

A spooktacular bash

St. Anne’s Senior Community Center hosts annual Halloween party.One member decorated a door for Thanksgiving.“She did a fall theme, and that’s in our entryway,...

In perfect harmony

Mother of Divine Grace, Nativity and St. George parishes form joint church choir.By Melissa KomarIt’s a Tuesday evening, and harmonious hymns can be heard streaming down...

Undead art

Fishtown resident turns porcelain statues into blood-dripping zombies for fun and goodwill.By Melissa KomarWhile some may see an already complete work of art when gazing...

River Wards events week of Oct. 31

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Bridesburg Pool bricks for sale Authentic pool bricks are available for purchase for $10...
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