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Fall festival Saturday in Burholme

Bella Victor Ministries will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at 1128 Cottman Ave. in Burholme. Coffee and pie will be served, and there will...

Bank robber sought

Philadelphia police and the FBI are looking for a bank robbery suspect. The suspect is wanted for three jobs, all using a demand note. The first robbery took place on Aug....

From politics to Pope John Paul II

District Manager for State Rep. John Taylor taking leadership position with Catholic Royersford high schoolBy Melissa KomarIf you’ve contacted state Rep. John Taylor’s office with a...

Fishtown “warrior” welcomed home

Warriors’ Watch Riders escort Fishtown native home after retirement from the Air ForceTo successfully set up this “humbling” surprise, James had reached out to one...

The choice was hers

Kensington native graduates from high school through the Penn Foster The Choice is Yours program despite troubled past.By Lindsey NolenThe afternoon of Wednesday, July 12, was...

River Wards events for the week of July 26

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFishtown Library eventsFishtown Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., will host PAWS Read to a Dog...

Future of Freddy Adams’ mural

Artwork in memory of late Fishtown native to be preserved by real estate agencyBy Lindsey NolenAlthough it has been 24 years since Fishtown native Freddy Adams...

Playing safe at Play Street

Kensington resident coordinates with city to offer safe outside play options for neighborhood youthIn achieving this, he believes elements of the program, such as...
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