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HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

Kensington Faces Extreme Heat, Local Leaders Urge Action

Yesterday, local leaders, public health advocates, and elected officials gathered for the first event in the Extreme Weather Emergency Tour, a four-state press tour highlighting how climate-change-fueled extreme weather...

Chewy would be a nice addition to your home

Chewy is an adult bully mix with a lot of love to give. At just over 60 pounds, she was lost before a kind person...

A new vision for Fishtown and Kensington businesses is coming into focus

State Rep. Mary Isaacson and state Sen. Nikil Saval joined forces to help secure a state grant for the Fishtown-Kensington Business Improvement District Vision...

Dugan running for Superior Court

Municipal Court President Judge Pat Dugan, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for one of two open seats on the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Dugan has served...

Building a coalition to save lives

The Civic Coalition to Save Lives has been laying the foundation for a year to help reduce gun violence and murders. The Philadelphia Foundation and...

McIllmurray enters Council race

Amanda McIllmurray is ready to serve. For Philadelphia. Early this month, the lifelong Philadelphian announced the intention to become an at-large candidate for City Council. “I've...

Pennsport favorite is expanding to Fishtown neighborhood

Cake & Joe is expanding to a second location in Fishtown after a successful two-year run at its original location on East Moyamensing Avenue....
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