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Senator Tartaglione Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Wage

State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) has formally introduced Senate Bill 19, a legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and tying future...

In the Soft Light Exhibition Opens in South Kensington

In the soft light, the newest installation at InLiquid Gallery located at 1400 N. American Street in South Kensington, brings together four artists who explore the masculine form through the soft light of...

Penn Home added to city’s register of historic places

The Philadelphia Historical Commission added Penn Home to its register of historic places in the city Friday morning, virtually preventing the recently closed retirement...

5-Star Service

Organized by Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic and supported by Bridesburg and Port Richmond residents, first responders and the National Guard who patrolled...

PA, Philly go blue, with help from NoLibs, Fishtown and rest of the River Wards and other election news

By the Friday after Election Day, the writing was on the wall. As outstanding votes from mail-in ballots and the most Democratic areas of...

Chalkin’ up some fun

If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us about Philly and the River Wards neighborhoods, it’s that the communities are creative and still...

Love is in the chair

If you’ve recently taken a stroll through Campbell Square, you may have noticed a shiny, red oversized lawn chair. The custom, wooden Adirondack-style furniture is...

Norris Square Neighborhood Project wins $20,000 award for its efforts in sustainable agriculture

Since 1973, the Norris Square Neighborhood Project has provided a safe space for local residents and their children to develop sustainable-agriculture skills in the...
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