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Unions Back Pat Dugan for Philly DA

On Monday, Philadelphia labor unions representing firefighters, paramedics, and transport workers gave their emphatic support behind Judge Pat Dugan’s campaign for District Attorney. Leadership from the International Association of...

Kids-N-Hope Raises $13K at Philly Bingo Night

The Kids-N-Hope Foundation (“The Foundation”) raised around $13,000 during this month’s Purse and Power Tool Bingo event. 200 attendees enjoyed a night of bingo, raffles, and time with friends...

River Wards events for the week of March 20

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.LOPR breakfast fundraiserLadies of Port Richmond will host its 15th annual breakfast fundraiser on...

Time to shine

River Ward Theatre Company prepares for first full-scale production.By Melissa KomarThe energy in the room was practically palpable last Tuesday night at Monkiewicz Recreation Center.The...

Generational generosity

Bridesburg-based Girl Scout Troop 9378 running community project to benefit seniors.By Melissa KomarDozens of girls bubbled with excitement last Thursday in their meeting room at St....

Adaire students shoot their shot in photography

“We believe it’s important for students of any age to begin to learn how to understand images that they see,” said Michelle Wallace, PPAC’s...

The River Wards could be getting its very first roundabout

Both Frankford Avenue and York Street are part of the city’s High Injury Network. Representatives from the city Department of Streets gathered in the auditorium of...

Willard Elementary announced as one of city’s slow zone award recipients

The Neighborhood Slow Zone Program is a new program that supports the city’s Vision Zero goal introduced by the mayor in October 2016 to...
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