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Borski Park Opens in Bridesburg with July Celebration

A decade in the making, Bridesburg’s Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park will be open to the public on July 11th at 10 am with a dedication ceremony taking place...

Philadelphia Launches Red Card Philly Anti-Trafficking Campaign

As part of the City of Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, City Council approved $500,000 in funding to launch “Red Card Philly,” a comprehensive, multilingual awareness campaign to...

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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