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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...

Fishtown Animal Hospital’s ‘hardcore’ sponsorship

Lauren Cohn promotes ‘This is Hardcore Fest,’ a four-day music festival which aids animalsSeeking to “find herself” as a teenager growing up in D.C., Lauren...

Coming together to act like a community

Renegade Theater Company founder Mike Durkin hosts community sharing sessions to discuss events in KensingtonBy Lindsey NolenGrowing up with a father who was a blue-collar...

Opportunities abound for involvement at Powers Park

Powers Park Conservancy adds another initiative for community involvement at Port Richmond parkBy Melissa KomarPowers Park has become an outdoor hub of activities for the Port...

Hagert Playground experiencing late-night troubles

Friends of Hagert Playground concerned over uptick in trespassing, suspicious activity after area is closedBy Lindsey NolenSituated in the heart of East Kensington, Hagert Playground was...

From politics to Pope John Paul II

District Manager for State Rep. John Taylor taking leadership position with Catholic Royersford high schoolBy Melissa KomarIf you’ve contacted state Rep. John Taylor’s office with a...

Fishtown “warrior” welcomed home

Warriors’ Watch Riders escort Fishtown native home after retirement from the Air ForceTo successfully set up this “humbling” surprise, James had reached out to one...
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