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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...

Quest to conquer

Troop 120 completes second trip to reach 120 national state parks“We saw a lot of amazing views. We saw one of the first commercial oil...

Former River Wards priest deemed unsuitable for ministry

Rev. Andrew D. McCormick has been on administrative leave since March 2011.By Melissa KomarThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday Rev. Andrew D. McCormick has been found...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 22

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodWater Ice with a Cop returns to Powers ParkThe Powers Park Conservancy’s third annual “Water...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 15

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodRevised Mass schedule for Port Richmond parishesThe new Mass schedule for St. George, Mother of...

A familiar face

Teacher at Saint George to start first full year as principal in SeptemberThe warm welcome she has received at her second home extends beyond...

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll…

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll out in January“I am really excited,” said Blanca Pacheco, co-director of...
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