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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...

Philadelphia Task Force Targets Kensington Fires Amid Drought

Philadelphia officials have formed a Nuisance Fire Task Force to address the rising number of rubbish and brush fires in the Kensington neighborhood, fueled...

2nd Annual Azzim Dukes Initiative Boxing Fundraiser Set for Dec. 6

Rivers Casino in Philadelphia will host the 2nd Annual Azzim Dukes Initiative Boxing Fundraiser on December 6th.  The event promises an exhilarating evening of community...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m....

Reunions

HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Class of 1984. 40th reunion. Friday, Nov. 22. Southampton Room, 2980 Southampton Road. 7-11 p.m. https://www.arhs.me/class84reunion. • Archbishop Ryan Class of...

Fall festival Saturday in Burholme

Bella Victor Ministries will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at 1128 Cottman Ave. in Burholme. Coffee and pie will...

Bank robber sought

Philadelphia police and the FBI are looking for a bank robbery suspect. The suspect is wanted for three jobs, all using a demand note. The first...
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