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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...

Veteran, minority, women’s businesses get nearly $700 million boost

Fostering an atmosphere where Pennsylvania small businesses can thrive has been a top priority of the Josh Shapiro-Austin Davis administration from its outset. Those...

Boyle presents Lutheran Settlement House with funding

The Lutheran Settlement House welcomed Congressman Brendan F. Boyle onto its Fishtown campus on Aug. 14 for a special ceremony. Boyle, of Pennsylvania’s Second...

Adopt sweet Alma

Alma, about 6 years old, is a throwaway mama who is a 60-pound, healthy, smart, loving girl. She is a low-energy queen who would...

Famous Birthdays

August 21 Kacey Musgraves, Country Singer (36) Usain Bolt, Runner (38) August 22 Dua Lipa, Pop Singer (29) Carl Yastrzemski, Baseball Player (85) August 23 Rick Springfield, Rock Singer (75) Pete Wilson,...

Property taxes are on the rise

The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesdays, Aug. 14 and 28, at...
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