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Fishtown Seafood Caught in the Crossfire of Trump’s Import Tax Battle

The seafood industry is no stranger to challenges, but for Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafood, the latest hurdle is as unpredictable as the tides.  The Trump administration's on-again, off-again...

Kensington Committee Questions Cost, Impact of Philly Diversion Programs

Philadelphia’s Special Committee on Kensington is pressing officials on the cost and impact of diversion programs keeping low-level offenders, including those with drug charges, out of jail. The hearing that...

The 26th district gives back with bikes

This year, PDAC partnered with Walmart and raised money from various local businesses to acquire 170 new bikes — one for every child who attended the event.Each...

End of an era

Rizzo PAL held its annual holiday party, which is the final one for center director Police Officer Ernie Rehr.Sadie McDermott, 10, is following in the...

New counseling center for those in recovery subject of latest PROPAC meeting

The business is not licensed to administer medication assisted treatment (MAT), so no drugs such as methadone or suboxone will be given out by...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 12

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tigers’ basketball signupsThe Port Richmond Tigers Travel basketball signups are now available. Stop by...

All in the family

Port Richmond family hosts annual event to raise funds and awareness for autism.“It’s humbling. When I stand up there and talk and look out at...

Fishtown Freeze a new winter neighborhood event for all.

The event will feature more than 25 ice sculptures created by local artist Peter Slavin at various bars and businesses around Fishtown including Garage,...
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