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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...

Movers and Shakers: Giving a swift boot in Bridesburg

Dan Adair, founder of the Bridesburg Community Action Alliance, aims to lead community in civic engagementBy Melissa KomarLast August, Dan Adair went tire-to-tire with a...

Moving forward on Moyer Street

Renderings complete for the potential public space, community meeting to be held“We want to optimize the project plan and vision from the community’s perspective,” McCullough...

Overcoming hunger during the holidays

DRCC organizes food drive, partners with River Wards and Northeast Philly businesses to support Bridesburg Food PantryBy Melissa KomarExisting as a nonprofit often means depending on...

Trade unions backing Kilkenny in 177th

Sean Kilkenny, a Democratic candidate in the 177th Legislative District, last week was unanimously endorsed by the Philadelphia Building Trades Council.By Tom WaringSean Kilkenny, a Democratic...

Galactic goodies

Chocolates by Kevan allows you to destroy your own Death Star, bite by biteBy Melissa KomarIf you’re looking for something sweet to stuff in your Star...

Creative effort to kick trash to the curb

ORCA unveils ‘Can It’ anti-litter campaign at businesses featuring neighborhood artists’ designs on lids.While designing and hand painting the lids was fun, Bouchard hopes the...
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