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The Stylistics Are Coming to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Sept. 5

Rivers Casino Philadelphia will welcome hometown favorites The Stylistics for a soulful evening of classic songs on Friday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets for The Event Center show...

Philadelphia Film Society Awarded Grant from William Penn Foundation

The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) is excited to announce it has received a generous two-year grant from the William Penn Foundation to expand its transformative in-school film education residencies,...

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...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 23

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.MDA fundraiserWalter Pomroy is hosting a fundraiser in Fishtown for the Muscular Dystrophy Association...

Life lessons through laps

Swim for Life Camp returns to Cohox for another season of instilling skills in and beyond the pool“I was taught that at home, but even...

North American Street renovation plans finalized

City planners, consultant companies complete site plans for deteriorated roadwayBy Lindsey NolenEasily distinguishable from its neighboring side streets, city planners recognized the vast development potential...

A World Championship Pearl-formance

Team from Pearl Dance Studio finishes 11th in competition.After spending roughly eight to 10 years practicing the art of soft-shoe Irish step dancing, last...

Port Richmond’s own princess

Kennedy McCabe works with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation by dressing as Disney’s MoanaBy Lindsey NolenHaving grown up at the intersection of Livingston and Indiana streets in...
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