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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...

What’s the deal with parking on Richmond Street?

The Streets Department’s Traffic Unit confirmed that there were two illegal “No Parking” signs posted on the street.During the first week of September, local resident,...

McKinley School gets Phanatic About Reading

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Phanatic About Reading program made a stop at the school on Thursday, Sept. 14Also helping to encourage the young readers, Blanco explained...

Controversial property presentation delayed

Developers cancelled their presentation about a proposed multi-level apartment complex at 3011 Edgemont St. hours before PROPAC’s Sept. 6 meeting.By Logan KrumUpward of 75 residents of...

An Urban Explorer

Meet Joseph Conrad Benner, Jr., founder of StreetsDept.comBy Jacqueline M. Mahon“It’s like going to a cemetery,” he says. “Solemn quiet is rare in the city.”...

Who’s running for Rep. John Taylor’s seat?

GOP Rep. John Taylor announced he would not seek another two-year term. Now, the race is on for his replacement.Salmasi has a Crowdpac page...

Port Richmond’s first brewery to make a comeback

However, it must first raise the funds necessary to do soAfter home brewing for several years, Port Richmond resident Thomas Sheridan decided to open Do...
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