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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...

Latest proposals for Tip Top Playground discussed at recent meeting

The Friends of Tip Top Playground, a group aiming to improve the Northern Liberties playground, held a virtual meeting on Monday, Aug. 8.  Moderated by...

Around the Neighborhood: August 8, 2022

PA FOP backs Oz Dr. Mehmet Oz, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, was unanimously endorsed by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police. The announcement of...

Rivers Casino hosting Party on the Pier for Labor Day

Rivers Casino recently announced it will be hosting a Party on the Pier to celebrate Labor Day on Sunday, Sept. 4.  Starting at 6 p.m.,...

Brooklyn Bowl stagehands continue push for recognition of union

Stagehands, technicians and engineers at Brooklyn Bowl in Fishtown are continuing efforts to certify their union and get a new labor deal.  Organized through the...

Stoudts beer returns thanks to Evil Genius collaboration

After closing its doors in 2020 following a 30-year run, Stoudts Brewing Company products have officially returned to beer lines thanks to a new...

Around the Neighborhood: August 1, 2022

Bingo on Aug. 13 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, will be having a bingo on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 1-4 p.m....
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