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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...

Our Lady Help of Christians Church added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

The church was nominated by Philadelphia-based historian Celeste Morello.In a surprise move, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia did not oppose the nomination of Our Lady Help...

Ladder to success

Longtime Ladder 16 firefighter recognized for life-saving actions in Port Richmond.“I can’t say a whole lot about the individual award because we worked as...

Hohenstein wins 177th district race

Kozlowski said it was too much to overcome the Democratic voter-registration advantage. She thanked her family, Pratt Street neighbors, Taylor, ward leaders. top campaign...

A spooktacular bash

St. Anne’s Senior Community Center hosts annual Halloween party.One member decorated a door for Thanksgiving.“She did a fall theme, and that’s in our entryway,...

In perfect harmony

Mother of Divine Grace, Nativity and St. George parishes form joint church choir.By Melissa KomarIt’s a Tuesday evening, and harmonious hymns can be heard streaming down...

Undead art

Fishtown resident turns porcelain statues into blood-dripping zombies for fun and goodwill.By Melissa KomarWhile some may see an already complete work of art when gazing...
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