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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...

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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