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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...

Developers discuss land remediation before potential large-scale living complex on the waterfront.

For much of the 20th century, the Beach Street property was used for refurbishing purposes, including paint stripping, repainting and the remodeling of older...

It looks like Frankford Avenue is getting a makeover south of Girard

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation introduced plans for the Frankford Avenue Connector Project. Here’s what that is.Marcinkoski said closing off the street would add only...

River Wards events for the week of April 17

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Friends of Richmond Library meetingFriends of Richmond Library will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April...

CHOP doctor wins Lutheran Settlement House’s first Male Ally Award

“It was wonderfully surprising,” Fein said of winning the award. “I was extremely honored and excited.”On Wednesday, May 8, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym...

L&I Commissioner Perri: L&I needs more money to fight contractors’ ‘greed and ignorance’ that’s…

L&I Commissioner Perri: L&I needs more money to fight contractors’ ‘greed and ignorance’ that’s ‘putting the public at risk’According to L&I spokeswoman Karen Guss, the...

Award-winning outlook

Longtime Bridesburg Rec summer camp director recognized for dedication to volunteering.By Melissa KomarFor more than three decades, Melissa McAteer Costello has spent countless hours at...
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