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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...

Riverfront North Partnership awarded grant by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The Riverfront North Partnership was recently awarded a $253,500 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The grant, one of 45 to be awarded...

Around the Neighborhood: September 19, 2022

Penny Party on Saturday Bethesda United Methodist Church, 2820 E. Venango St. (near Richmond Street), will host a Penny Party on Sept. 24. Doors open at...

Steve Martorano to open new restaurant at Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino recently announced that celebrity cook and South Philly native Steve Martorano will be opening an Italian steakhouse at the casino.  Named “Martorano’s Prime,”...

Second edition of Northern Liberties Night Market returning to 2nd Street

2nd Street Festival organizers recently announced that the fall edition of the Northern Liberties Night Market will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 22,...

Kirkbride Arts & Apartments hosting grand opening

Pennbrook Partners recently announced that Kirkbride Arts & Apartments, located at the intersection of Thompson and Buckius streets in Bridesburg, will be having its...

Around the Neighborhood: September 12, 2022

Penny Party on Sept. 24 Bethesda United Methodist Church, 2820 E. Venango St. (near Richmond Street), will host a Penny Party on Sept. 24. Doors open...
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