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Senator Tartaglione Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Wage

State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) has formally introduced Senate Bill 19, a legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and tying future...

New Affordable Housing Project Opens in Port Richmond

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), is proud to announce its construction financing of the Martha Street Workforce...

A public safety announcement from the 26th Police District

Capt. Krista Dahl Campbell offers suggestions to local businesses prior to upcoming Eagles game on Sunday nightA message for members of the 26th Police District:To...

Making art that matters

NLArts campers celebrate Martin Luther King Day by painting buttons for other childrenThe purpose of the art project was “to make a keepsake memento to...

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...
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