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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...

Help Lutheran Settlement House help others

The YPAC will be a coalition of young professionals in the city who will help LSH fulfill its mission on a volunteer basis.Fishtown-based Lutheran...

Breaking the mold

Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club member named citywide Youth of the Year, presents platform on bullying and being yourselfAlthough he grew out of the program,...

Leprechaun Sports adds free flag football league

The league will be completely free, thanks to generous donations from sponsors around the area.Port Richmond’s Leprechaun Sports Association will be hosting its first free...

A Seussical celebration

Richmond Library celebrates 114th birthday of Dr. SeussBy Melissa KomarLast Friday was the day, the day to rememberThe birth of Dr. Seuss, a wordsmith quite cleverTo celebrate all...

Residents share development ideas at NKCDC’s community design meeting

Residents gathered around five different tables — one for each property — and provided input regarding what they would like to see at each site.Residents from the Kensington neighborhood,...

Opening scene

River Wards Theatre Company set to debut, showcase members’ talents with cabaret night fundraiserBy Melissa KomarWhen the Theatre Company of Port Richmond announced it final...
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