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Czerw’s in Port Richmond Draws Holiday Crowds for Polish Food

Czerw's in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood is making waves in Philly news as customers line up for traditional Polish foods ahead of the holidays.  The shop, a staple in the...

Shake Shack Opens New Fishtown Location in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is buzzing with excitement as Shake Shack prepares to open its doors at 1359 Frankford Ave.  This highly anticipated event is a major piece of Fishtown news,...

Creative trash can trend continues

EKNA seeks artists for lid designs for trashcan initiative in KensingtonBy Melissa KomarWhile litter can be chalked up as an eyesore, eye-catching trash cans are...

More eyes for Olde Richmond

Olde Richmond Civic Association receives $50,000 grant from PTSSD for Safe Streets security camera system initiativeEditor’s note: This article originally appeared in the January...

Funding a brighter future

Anonymous donor matches H.A. Brown fundraiser goal for Google ChromebooksBy Melissa KomarH.A. Brown Elementary School received an unexpected, but welcome gift this holiday season.On Thursday,...

Can a progressive opioid platform get you elected in Philly? This candidate says yes.

By Max MarinDan Martino visibly winces at the thought of being called a “politician.”The 33-year-old Northeast Philly native rocks long black hair and tattoos, including...

River Wards events for the week of Jan. 10

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFNA zoning meetingThe Fishtown Neighbors Association will hold a zoning meeting on Tuesdaty, Jan....

Fishtown Mamas do their part to support a good cause

A group of Fishtown mothers active in the Fishtown Mamas Facebook group have designed pins to be sold at seven stores throughout Fishtown in...
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