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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...

Making mail an art form

Second State Press offers monthly event to encourage creative letter writing and artistic collaboration in Kensington community“I’m a writer and I told myself this...

PAL returns to the 26th

26th District PAL opens on Tucker Street in former St. Anne School gymBy Melissa KomarAfter more than 30 years, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia is...

Sean K. McMonagle officially announces campaign for 177th district run

McMonagle jumped in the race a bit later than many of the other candidates because he had to resign from his position working for Squilla.Sean...

Two zoning projects given thumbs up at PROPAC meeting

Both projects passed with little dispute.Two zoning projects were green-lighted at Wednesday night’s PROPAC meeting.The first involved replacing the fence around the SEPTA trolley/bus loop between...

Bittersweet celebration

Bridesburg family takes part in Super Bowl festivities with lost loved ones never far from mindBy Melissa KomarAs Eagles fans revelled in the fact despite after...

Partners at the Post and in life

Married nearly 50 years, Bill and Dolores Volz serve in top positions at Bridesburg’s American Legion Post 821By Melissa KomarIt was height at first sight when...
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