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American Mythologies Exhibition at Germantown Historical Society

The Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the launch of American Mythologies, a new exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed Philadelphia-based artists Tom...

Judge Dugan Vows to Review Ellen Greenberg’s Death on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’

Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Judge Patrick Dugan appeared live on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’ Friday night, where he vowed to conduct a “thorough review” of the death of 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher...

Council president talks AVI with Fishtown

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke addresses homeowners regarding AVI at the Fishtown Recreation Center last week. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOLast week, City Council...

River Wards news in brief for the week of August 14

Northern Liberties bank supports local youthThis summer, Hyperion Bank worked with the Norris Square Neighborhood Project, a youth, arts, culture, and gardening organization in Kensington,...

River Wards events for the week of August 14

Fishtown Beer Runners Fundraiser for Hackett ElementaryThe Fishtown Beer Runners are holding a fundraiser for Hackett Elementary School at Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen...

Kitty’s Luncheonette celebrates 60 years

Kitty’s Luncheonette staff, from left: Marissa, Mike, John, jen and Roger. Not pictured: Adrienne, Anthony, Jude, and Kitty. SUBMITTED PHOTOKitty’s Luncheonette, located at 2721...

Hinge Café reopens in Port Richmond

From left, Hinge Café proprietor Simone, her daughter Cyan, and staff members Jill Therrien and Bridgette Sullivan serve an iced coffee to the first...

Thousands raised for fire victims

This roomful of donated goods, collected by River Wards residents for the displaced victims of a Memphis Street fire, was opened to the victims...
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