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Victims of 2023 Port Richmond Explosion File Lawsuits Against PGW, PECO, and City

Victims of the catastrophic New Year’s Day 2023 explosion in Port Richmond are suing Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), PECO, the city, and contractors, alleging negligence led to the tragedy.  The...

Fishtown’s Front Street Transformed by Building Development

Front Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia, is undergoing a significant transformation as a building boom reshapes the area beneath the iconic Market-Frankford elevated rail line.  The 1.1-mile stretch between the Girard...

Future Days Beer Co. Brings Bold Brews to Northern Liberties

Future Days Beer Co., a new opening in Northern Liberties, has officially opened at 433 Fairmount Ave., revitalizing a long-vacant carriage house into a...

Fishtown’s Bastia and Amy’s Pastelillos Named Among Best Restaurants in America

Two Fishtown restaurants, Bastia and Amy’s Pastelillos, have earned spots on Esquire’s prestigious 2024 list of the “Best Restaurants in America.”  The list highlights 35...

Construction Advances on Fishtown’s 1000-10 N Delaware Avenue Development

Significant progress is being made on the seven-story mixed-use project at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown.  The development, designed by CANNOdesign and led by...

Shannon Turner Inspires Through Music and Resilience

In Philadelphia’s Norris Square neighborhood, Shannon Turner, a celebrated singer, vocal coach, and founder of the band Glitter and Garbage, is transforming the local...

Philly Appeals State Denial of Opioid Funds for Kensington

The City of Philadelphia is responding to a state trust's decision to block $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds, originally set aside for Kensington...

Essex Squeeze comes to heart of Northern Liberties

Where does New York City turn to for validation? Philly, of course. A brand-new, healthy juice bar and café, Essex Squeeze, has chosen Northern Liberties...
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