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Kensington Committee Questions Cost, Impact of Philly Diversion Programs

Philadelphia’s Special Committee on Kensington is pressing officials on the cost and impact of diversion programs keeping low-level offenders, including those with drug charges, out of jail. The hearing that...

Five Iron Golf Expands with New Logan Square Location

Five Iron Golf is set to open its third Philadelphia location at Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, in March 2025.  The 12,000-square-foot space, which is being developed in partnership...

‘Coach’ Alvarez proud of his Philly roots

The Kensington native has trained a team of eight fighters for The Ultimate Fighter as Coach Alvarez, but in Philly, he’s just Eddie.By Joe MasonIf you’ve...

Lifelong Fishtown resident turns 100

Georgette William grew up on Hazard Street and now lives at Penn HomeIt’s not every day someone within the neighborhood turns 100 years old, but...

2017 Subaru Fall Festival information

Learn how to enter a chili submission or be a judgeWho’s ready for the 2017 Subaru Fall Festival and Chili Competition at Greensgrow Farms? This...

Rizzo PAL Center offers fall programs

They basketball and the Girls Positive Images programThe Rizzo PAL Center is offering instructional basketball for boys and girls ages 6 to 9 years old....

Don’t miss: Fishtown, A Hipster Noir

“A noir play about hipsters, smartphones and our dependence on technology”Dedicated to creating “hilarious and satirical new plays,” theater group Tribe of Fools is...

Obituary: Jean Marie Harvey (Miller)

Jean Marie Harvey (Miller) passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the age of 52. She was the beloved wife of late Bob Harvey...
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