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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...

A public safety announcement from the 26th Police District

Capt. Krista Dahl Campbell offers suggestions to local businesses prior to upcoming Eagles game on Sunday nightA message for members of the 26th Police District:To...

Making art that matters

NLArts campers celebrate Martin Luther King Day by painting buttons for other childrenThe purpose of the art project was “to make a keepsake memento to...

Creative trash can trend continues

EKNA seeks artists for lid designs for trashcan initiative in KensingtonBy Melissa KomarWhile litter can be chalked up as an eyesore, eye-catching trash cans are...

More eyes for Olde Richmond

Olde Richmond Civic Association receives $50,000 grant from PTSSD for Safe Streets security camera system initiativeEditor’s note: This article originally appeared in the January...

Funding a brighter future

Anonymous donor matches H.A. Brown fundraiser goal for Google ChromebooksBy Melissa KomarH.A. Brown Elementary School received an unexpected, but welcome gift this holiday season.On Thursday,...

Can a progressive opioid platform get you elected in Philly? This candidate says yes.

By Max MarinDan Martino visibly winces at the thought of being called a “politician.”The 33-year-old Northeast Philly native rocks long black hair and tattoos, including...
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