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Senator Tartaglione Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Wage

State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) has formally introduced Senate Bill 19, a legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and tying future...

New Affordable Housing Project Opens in Port Richmond

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), is proud to announce its construction financing of the Martha Street Workforce...

Building normalcy by celebrating birthdays

‘Birthday in a Box’ donation to Lutheran Settlement House making families in transitional housing program feel more at homeBy Melissa KomarAlthough some families served by Lutheran...

Bounces, books and babies

Richmond Library introduces interactive programming for infants and toddlers thanks to grant from William Penn FoundationBy Melissa KomarScarves, sign language and singing were just some...

‘Foles-gers’ in your cup to celebrate Super Bowl, support school district

ReAnimator Coffee offering limited edition coffee with all proceeds going to School District of PhiladelphiaBy Melissa KomarWhile everyone from City Council president Darrell Clarke to...

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

This week, students from Catholic schools throughout the Philadelphia area are celebrating Catholic Schools Week by participating in a variety of fun events.This week, students...

Philly looking become first American city to create safe spaces for drug users to inject drugs

Moving forward, the City will actively encourage organizations like community nonprofits or medical organizations to operate and fund one or more CUES.This past Wednesday, the...

Fans flock to Forman Mills

Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor signs autographs at Port Richmond location
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