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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...

In the Soft Light Exhibition Opens in South Kensington

In the soft light, the newest installation at InLiquid Gallery located at 1400 N. American Street in South Kensington, brings together four artists who explore the masculine form through the soft light of...

Nikil Saval earns endorsement of South Philly progressive Elizabeth Fiedler

State Senatorial challenger Nikil Saval, who's running against incumbent Larry Farnese in Pennsylavania's first senatorial district, has earned an endorsement from South Philly progressive...

Philly Police aim to squelch illegal dirt bikes and ATV riding

https://twitter.com/PPDJoeBologna/status/1262146952067719170?s=20 The Philadelphia Police Department announced on Tuesday that it conducted a citywide ATV/dirt bike interdiction and education initiative over the weekend. The initiative was...

A solemn farewell to Police Sgt. O’Connor

Police Officer James O’Connor V described his dad as a family man and hard worker who loved life and would drop anything to help...

It looks like Lehigh Avenue will be getting a makeover…eventually

The City Planning Commission has revealed plans to make improvements to Lehigh Avenue from Aramingo Avenue to Kensington Avenue in Kensington. Of the three...

A life well lived

Emma Rotchford, 101, passed away at home with all her family present on Sunday morning, May 10. The lifelong Port Richmond resident was born and...

Around the neighborhoods

Portside Arts Center programs Virtual Art on the Rocks, an adult painting class, will be held on Friday, May 22, from 7:30 to 9 p.m....
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