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PA’s Get Away Campaign Aims to Boost Tourism in Philly

PA House Tourism & Recreational Development Committee Chair Mary Jo Daley has said she is proud to help announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development launched...

Stroke Survivor to Perform at Philadelphia Tango Festival After Remarkable Recovery

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and a Philadelphia-based dance teacher exemplifies the extraordinary recovery that ispossible with hard work, timely medical care, the support of a caring partner and...

Anonymous no more

Kathleen Deacy-Moore hangs banner, shares son’s story in hopes of breaking addiction stigmaBy Melissa KomarA banner with the face of Gregory Moore hangs from the...

Winterizing your rain barrel

Rain Check provides tips for keeping rain barrel in good condition during cold weatherBy Melissa KomarAs temperatures continue to drop and snow continues to fall in...

Weather Update: Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools to remain closed

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 5.The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s office of...

Recycle your Christmas tree with the help of three neighborhood organizations

All trees brought to the event must be bare and ornament-less.This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Fishtown Neighbors Association, New Kensington...

Movers and Shakers: Not moving and turning complaints into action

Lifelong Port Richmond resident Maryann Trombetta sticks to her roots, uses social media and walks the streets to stay aware of neighborhood issues.By Melissa KomarMaryann...

Putting a stop to speeding

Fishtown residents circulate petition calling for stop sign at Frankford and Montgomery avenuesBy Melissa KomarFor Kimberly Geisler, the tipping point was when a car flipped...
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