News

PA’s Get Away Campaign Aims to Boost Tourism in Philly

PA House Tourism & Recreational Development Committee Chair Mary Jo Daley has said she is proud to help announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development launched...

Stroke Survivor to Perform at Philadelphia Tango Festival After Remarkable Recovery

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and a Philadelphia-based dance teacher exemplifies the extraordinary recovery that ispossible with hard work, timely medical care, the support of a caring partner and...

Fishtown’s Anti-Starbucks cohort earns small win in the battle for Frankford Avenue

Fishtown residents opposing the potential Starbucks at 1405 Frankford Ave. won a small battle against their war on Starbucks Wednesday afternoon when the city’s...

City unveils new report detailing the status of the Philadelphia Resilience Project

The City of Philadelphia released its most recent update on the Philadelphia Resilience Project last Wednesday, and it highlighted achievements made in areas such...

City celebrates the beginning of pool season in Philadelphia with Mike Schmidt

The city’s parks and recreation department celebrated the summer’s first pool openings in Bridesburg Monday featuring a guest appearance from former Phillies third baseman...

At last, Northern Liberties has its Piazza Pod Park

Residents celebrated the grand opening of Piazza Pod Park, located at 1075 Germantown Ave., in Northern Liberties Saturday. The city’s latest mixed-use community destination features...

Benefit Friday at FOP for Torresdale woman undergoing liver transplant

A benefit for Stacey Frisco Stefan and her family will take place on Friday, June 7, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Fraternal...

Port Richmond parishes to undergo further merger.

By Melissa Komar The remaining parishes in Port Richmond will consolidate once again. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput had accepted...
Current Edition Star