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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...

Going to bat for Bubba

Family, friends share story of Kensington native Jason “Bubba” DiMartino to spread awareness, preserve legacy“He coached T-ball, baseball, and a lot of the kids he...

U.S. Senate candidate Jim Christiana visits Port Richmond’s PTR Baler facility

Savage and Christiana talked extensively about the need for workers who are skilled in trade jobs.Current candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Christiana visited the PTR...

Scholastic success at high school level

After receiving scholarships, Port Richmond native and MDG alumna Renee Peterman continues to excelBy Melissa KomarWhen Renee Peterman, 16, was recognized by the St. John Vianney...

Modern tradition brings light to ancient art

Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center shares pysanky, decorative egg-dying craft with Bridesburg residents“It’s a long process and you have to take your time,” she said....

Making “herstory” on the mat

PAL wrestler poised to compete as first female from Philly on PA Women’s National TeamBy Melissa KomarTatyana Ortiz is no stranger to making history.A junior at Mariana...

140 years of always ending on a high note at Engine 28

The celebration featured free food such as hot dogs, which were donated by Dietz and Watson, and hamburgers, which were donated by Wilson’s Meats....
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