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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...

The choice was hers

Kensington native graduates from high school through the Penn Foster The Choice is Yours program despite troubled past.By Lindsey NolenThe afternoon of Wednesday, July 12, was...

River Wards events for the week of July 26

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFishtown Library eventsFishtown Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., will host PAWS Read to a Dog...

Future of Freddy Adams’ mural

Artwork in memory of late Fishtown native to be preserved by real estate agencyBy Lindsey NolenAlthough it has been 24 years since Fishtown native Freddy Adams...

Playing safe at Play Street

Kensington resident coordinates with city to offer safe outside play options for neighborhood youthIn achieving this, he believes elements of the program, such as...

Sharing William’s story

Fishtown community and Northern Liberties family spreading awareness about spinal muscular atrophy after loss of 1-year-old sonIn addition taking Spinraza, William underwent about two...

Butterflies spread their wings in the River Wards

Greensgrow Farms partners with Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion for butterfly release
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