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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...

Falcons’ best include fighter, wrestlers, soccer stars

Ranking the top 10 athletes from North Catholic High School.By Joe MasonThey closed the building in 2010. They have yet to kill the Falcon spirit.And a lot...

Peace of mind and mindful discussion

New and returning programs at Richmond Library focus on more than borrowing books.By Melissa KomarIf borrowing books is the only service you thought Richmond Library...

Reading in neighborhood solidarity

Reading group in Fishtown focuses on making city more progressive and less corruptBy Lindsey NolenAfter the Bernie Sanders campaign concluded prior to the 2016 presidential election,...

Cuts for a cause

Hair salon owner looks to raise domestic violence awareness with second annual cut-a-thon eventBy Melissa KomarWorking for several years as a hair stylist at Shampoo...

Banking ‘liquid gold’

Breast milk depot opens in BensalemBy William KennyA donation from halfway around the world launched the Philadelphia area’s newest breast milk depot earlier this month.New Zealand...

Taking strides to end opioid addiction

River Wards resident organizes march in Kensington to bring attention to drug epidemicBy Lindsey NolenLike millions of others across the country, Dan Martino has witnessed the...
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