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Philly Jazz Scene Grows with Black Squirrel and Cellar Dog

Philadelphia’s jazz culture has deepened with the arrival of two new venues, Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown and Cellar Dog in Center City.  The venues join a legacy of iconic...

Port Richmond’s Football ‘Mount Rushmore’: Who’s on Your List?

Port Richmond High School's football history is a source of pride for the Staten Island community.  With one Port Richmond football championship under its belt, the Raiders' legacy is bolstered...

What’s the deal with parking on Richmond Street?

The Streets Department’s Traffic Unit confirmed that there were two illegal “No Parking” signs posted on the street.During the first week of September, local resident,...

McKinley School gets Phanatic About Reading

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Phanatic About Reading program made a stop at the school on Thursday, Sept. 14Also helping to encourage the young readers, Blanco explained...

Controversial property presentation delayed

Developers cancelled their presentation about a proposed multi-level apartment complex at 3011 Edgemont St. hours before PROPAC’s Sept. 6 meeting.By Logan KrumUpward of 75 residents of...

An Urban Explorer

Meet Joseph Conrad Benner, Jr., founder of StreetsDept.comBy Jacqueline M. Mahon“It’s like going to a cemetery,” he says. “Solemn quiet is rare in the city.”...

Who’s running for Rep. John Taylor’s seat?

GOP Rep. John Taylor announced he would not seek another two-year term. Now, the race is on for his replacement.Salmasi has a Crowdpac page...

Port Richmond’s first brewery to make a comeback

However, it must first raise the funds necessary to do soAfter home brewing for several years, Port Richmond resident Thomas Sheridan decided to open Do...
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