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Stack’s Bowers Galleries Celebrates 90 Years with Rare Coin & Currency Treasure Hunt

Stack’s Bowers Galleries, legendary dealer in rare coins, gold and silver bullion, and currency from all countries for over 9 decades, is celebrating this milestone throughout the month of...

Bridge Deck Repair, Barrier Installation Scheduled at Night Next Week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair and barrier installation are planned at night next week on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Motorists are advised of...

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...

Fresh produce on chopping block

Farm to Families program at NKCDC location no longer in operation, other options being exploredBy Melissa KomarEach week for approximately seven years, residents in the River...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 1

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

Meet the Temple professor who doesn’t bite his tongue when it comes to making an impact

Miller has been ingrained in Philadelphia for the past 24 years, and he’s made the most of it meeting people through journalism, which he...

City Licenses and Inspections forces scrapyard that caught fire to shut down again

The incident was hardly a surprise for many neighborhood residents, who have long been annoyed with the scrapyard’s presence in the community.The fire was...

Decades of dedication to MDA

Fishtown native prepares for 48th year of annual outdoor fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association amid adversityBy Melissa KomarWalt Pomroy has set up a stand across...
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