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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...

Five Iron Golf Expands with New Logan Square Location

Five Iron Golf is set to open its third Philadelphia location at Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, in March 2025.  The 12,000-square-foot space, which is being developed in partnership...

Raising a glass

Bonk’s Bar manager wins citywide Guinness Perfect Pour CompetitionBy Melissa KomarIf you’re looking for a picturesque pint of Guinness, you don’t have to travel to...

Local leaders have mixed reaction to new Live Nation proposal near abandoned power plant

On just the other side of the power plant is Penn Treaty Park. John Connors, Director at the Penn Treaty Museum, isn’t too thrilled...

River Wards events for the week of Sept. 26

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tartaglione to host senior exposState Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary...

Still in the room

The Pink Elephant returns for third consecutive year to provide resources to families impacted by opioid crisis.From constant media coverage both locally and nationally, to...

River Wards well represented at Roman

Bridesburg and Port Richmond starters return to action for the PCL soccer season“I am most proud of being named one of the captains of the...

Are pit bulls really deserving of their bad reputation?

Most agree that pit bulls are often surrounded by negative stereotypes. But is it deserved?Early last month, five pit bulls mauled a 2-year-old to...
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