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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...

River Wards events week of Oct. 31

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Bridesburg Pool bricks for sale Authentic pool bricks are available for purchase for $10...

Spooky spectacular

Different holiday, but winning Port Richmond couple uses same ornate decorating style to capture spirit of the season.Next to the alien is an animated “Zultan”...

At least a month for Girard Ave. to return to normal after water main break

According to DiGuilio, the water main has been fixed. But the break also disrupted some of PGW’s gas lines and some of SEPTA’s underground...

Tom Petty’s legacy lives on at Johnny Brenda’s

The Philadelphia Tom Petty Appreciation Band played their third annual show at Johnny Brenda’s on Thursday, Oct. 18, nearly the 68th anniversary of Petty’s...

River Wards events for the week of Oct. 24

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Pumpkin painting partyRichmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host a pumpkin painting party for children...

City to clean up Frankford and Tulip encampments in new plan to combat opioid crisis

The city’s new plan is divided into seven different “mission areas,” each of which are run by different organizations within the city government.Thursday afternoon,...
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