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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...

The right call

Fishtown native refs the Rugby World Cup Sevens.By Melissa KomarRefereeing rugby at the international level means Mike O’Brien has made calls on the pitch from Africa...

Streets Department announces change to block party approval process

Applicants must first submit a pre-approval form to their local police districtBy Melissa KomarBefore you blow up that moon bounce or fill up that Dumpster pool — oh,...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 8

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...

Kidchella: a cause close to home

PYN workers at A&W put on kid-based charity event to benefit Storm the Heavens Fund“It was a great way to meet more people in the...

Friends of Gary Dydak to hold Beef and Beer to help support medical costs

“He’s just an all around good guy and he does a lot for other people,” said insurance agent Cindy Moffitt, one of Dydak’s close...

Local and fresh on Front Street

Farm to City farmers’ market crops up under the El for first seasonBy Melissa KomarLooking to harvest a haul of local fruits and veggies, satisfy your...
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