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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...

Call to action

Community meeting held at Monkiewicz Playground to revitalize siteBy Melissa KomarThe breaking point for Port Richmond residents occurred when a body was allegedly discovered slumped...

River Wards events for the week of Sept. 5

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodTigers Tot Soccer registrationPort Richmond Tigers’ Tot Soccer season will start next week. Last...

Breaking the stigma

Upcoming Out of Darkness event in Bridesburg will offer resources to families and raise awareness about suicide.By Melissa KomarMary Ann Murtha lost her son, Dominic Del...

FNA looks to welcome new Fishtown residents with postcards

The postcards will contain a link to the Welcome to Fishtown webpage of the FNA website, which currently contains information on things residents are...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 29

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFNA zoning meeting to discuss two projectsFishtown Neighbors Association will hold a zoning meeting on...

Paying it forward

Community activist completes cancer treatment, continues to give backThe Pauls dropped the supplies off to the Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave., Saturday, Aug. 11.Supplies included...
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