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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...

Eagles get ready for a draft like no other

Unlike many businesses, schools and entertainment venues, the NFL has been able to run its business as close to normal as any company has...

Around the River Wards

Send an e-card to nursing home residents The community is invited to send an e-card to residents of Roosevelt Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 7800 Bustleton...

Hargrave likes his new dogs on the Birds’ defensive line

Since  Eagles executive vice president/general manager Howie Roseman began his roster-building career, his philosophy has been to secure a franchise quarterback then build his...

River Wards arts institutions among grant recipients

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund, an organization that provides operating support to Philadelphia-based arts and cultural organizations, has announced that a number of River Wards-based...

Wolf administration receives USDA approval for COVID-19 disaster food distribution

One day after a letter from Gov. Tom Wolf was sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding received approval...

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein cosponsors bill for emergency paid sick leave amid COVID-19 crisis.

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein announced Wednesday, March 18, he will introduce state legislation to expand the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, which...
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