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Glen Foerd 3rd Thursday Returns July 17 with Live Music, BBQ & Family Fun

Glen Foerd’s popular 3rd Thursday event returns on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. This month’s event features: ...

HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

Amid neighborhood instability, affordable housing brings new residents to Kensington

NKCDC hit a number of roadblocks trying to lease out 51 affordable units at the brand new Orinoka Civic House.By Max MarinThe New Kensington Community Development...

Staying Positive

“With each session I try to hit their mind, their body or their spirit.” said Rizzo PAL Director Ernie Rehr.Last Monday night, the Police Athletic...

Holiday helpers

Port Richmond sisters collect donations and fill stockings for seniorsBy Melissa KomarOn Christmas Eve, the stockings will be filled for the seniors with care.Thanks to efforts...

A Fishtown biker’s paradise

For the most part, the motorcycles are all British and European. Brands like Triumph, Matchless, Norton and BSA adorn most of the bikes in...

Spirit of the season

A roundup of holiday events in the River WardsBy Melissa KomarWhat’s Christmas in Philadelphia without a stop at Macy’s Light Show or a stroll down South...

Time to shine merry and bright

Announcing the 2017 Star Christmas Decorating Contest!By Melissa KomarDoes your home rival the Griswolds during the holiday season? Does a house on your block deck...
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