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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...

New Affordable Housing Project Opens in Port Richmond

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), is proud to announce its construction financing of the Martha Street Workforce...

BBCA holds public meeting about former Philadelphia Coke site

The Bridesburg Civic Association (BBCA) hosted a public meeting on Monday, Dec. 13, at Franklin Towne Elementary School regarding development plans for the site...

Bringing the “fish” back to Fishtown

A brand-new seafood restaurant looking to bring the “fish” back to Fishtown recently opened its doors.  The Fin, which officially opened for business on Dec....

Around the Neighborhood: December 13, 2021

Toys for Tots Stock’s Bakery, 2614 E. Lehigh Ave., will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marines Toys for Tots drive until Wednesday, Dec....

SOPO hosts monthly meeting, provides updates for community

The South Port Richmond Civic Association hosted its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 8, over Zoom. The meeting, hosted by SOPO president John Kalicki and...

Board of Education announces members of Superintendent Search Advisory Committee

The Philly Board of Education recently announced the 13 members of the newly-created Superintendent Search Advisory Committee. The members are: Rebecca Allen Ernie Bennett Virginia...

Around the Neighborhood: December 7, 2021

Toys for Tots Stock’s Bakery, 2614 E. Lehigh Ave., will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marines Toys for Tots drive until Wednesday, Dec....
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