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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...

Former state rep. Primary candidate Martino plans to open coffee shop

His desire to open a coffee shop is partially inspired by touring the country with his band, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb.At the July...

No ‘I’ in ORCA

Civic elects new board, continues to focus on team-based approachBy Melissa KomarThere’s a new civic board in town, but don’t expect many drastic changes.Olde Richmond Civic...

River Wards events for the week of July 11

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodSt. George revised Mass scheduleSt. George Parish, 2700 E. Venango St., new Mass schedule is...

From topsoil to top garden

Family on York Street maintains expansive garden of shrubs, flowers and edibles on formerly empty spaceBy Melissa KomarFor Jacelyn Blank, there really was no way to...

A special salute

WWII veteran and longtime American Legion member donates piece of history, recalls his ownOn the cusp of becoming a centenarian, Gannotta attributes a long life...

Attacking the competition

Fishtown Sharks take first place and named grand champion at national tournament in A.C.By Melissa KomarThe season was supposed to end in April for cheerleaders of...
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