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Celebrating Puerto Rican Culture Preservation in Kensington’s New Cultural Hub

In recent Kensington news, Los Bomberos de la Calle kicked off the new year in a big way, celebrating the grand opening of their new headquarters, the Bomba Plena...

Fishtown Seafood Caught in the Crossfire of Trump’s Import Tax Battle

The seafood industry is no stranger to challenges, but for Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafood, the latest hurdle is as unpredictable as the tides.  The Trump administration's on-again, off-again...

Kensington Residents Debate Quetcy Lozada’s Mobile Services Ban

On Wednesday night, Kensington residents gathered for a community meeting to discuss Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s bill, which would ban mobile service providers from operating...

The Espresso Martini Crawl Is Coming Back to Northern Liberties

The Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Crawl is back on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it’s bringing plenty of caffeine...

Penn State New Kensington Secures Playoff Spot With Win Over Greater Allegheny

Penn State New Kensington secured its playoff spot in the PSUAC with an 81-66 victory over Penn State Greater Allegheny in an outstanding performance. Jayde...

Philadelphia’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods in 2024

Philadelphia's real estate market in 2024 continued its upward trend, with housing prices reaching a two-year high despite persistent high interest rates.  According to Bright...

Philly Education Budget: Shapiro’s $51.5B Plan for Schools & Public Safety

Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed a $51.5 billion budget aimed at addressing key issues in education, child care, and public safety across Pennsylvania.  The plan...

El Chingon Expands to Fishtown, Bringing a Taste of Puebla

El Chingon, the East Passyunk Mexican BYOB that built a following for its Puebla-style cemitas and brunch, is opening a second location in Fishtown...
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