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Borski Park Opens in Bridesburg with July Celebration

A decade in the making, Bridesburg’s Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park will be open to the public on July 11th at 10 am with a dedication ceremony taking place...

Philadelphia Launches Red Card Philly Anti-Trafficking Campaign

As part of the City of Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, City Council approved $500,000 in funding to launch “Red Card Philly,” a comprehensive, multilingual awareness campaign to...

Philadelphia Task Force Targets Kensington Fires Amid Drought

Philadelphia officials have formed a Nuisance Fire Task Force to address the rising number of rubbish and brush fires in the Kensington neighborhood, fueled...

2nd Annual Azzim Dukes Initiative Boxing Fundraiser Set for Dec. 6

Rivers Casino in Philadelphia will host the 2nd Annual Azzim Dukes Initiative Boxing Fundraiser on December 6th.  The event promises an exhilarating evening of community...

Soccer star now the coach

It wasn’t a text message he was waiting for, but it was certainly one he was more than happy to get.  A few weeks ago,...

Property taxes are on the rise

The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear...

History in our back yard

Steve “Shecky” Perlman recalls as a second-grader at Spruance Elementary School being one of three students earning prizes as part of an American history...

Continuing a legacy through Anna’s Angels

By Samantha Bambino Star In life, Anna Carpino was a force to be reckoned with.  From fundraising over $80,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to stocking the Hospital...
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