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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...

Pierogi Festival on Nov. 6

The annual Pierogi Festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon to 5...

Opening for preschool teacher

St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5185 Castor Ave. (at Pratt Street), is looking for a pre-K teacher for its preschool. Interested candidates can call 215-743-1828...

Doo Wop Festival at FOP

The Doo Wop Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, 11630...

Concert Saturday night in Powers Park

Class of 84, an ‘80s band, will perform on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Powers Park, at Ann and Almond...

Bingo on Oct. 9

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, will be having bingo on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 1-4 p.m. Doors will open at noon....

The latest zoning controversy in Fishtown involved a sign that says ‘Fishtown’

Within the last few years, two establishments along the Olde Richmond/Fishtown border of York Street have marked their territory with new names for their...
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