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Glen Foerd 3rd Thursday Returns July 17 with Live Music, BBQ & Family Fun

Glen Foerd’s popular 3rd Thursday event returns on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. This month’s event features: ...

HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

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...

Ukrainian Folk Festival on Aug. 25

The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center -- Tryzub,...

History in our back yard

Steve “Shecky” Perlman recalls as a second-grader at Spruance Elementary School being one of three students earning prizes as part of an American history...

Continuing a legacy through Anna’s Angels

By Samantha Bambino Star In life, Anna Carpino was a force to be reckoned with.  From fundraising over $80,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to stocking the Hospital...
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