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HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

Kensington Faces Extreme Heat, Local Leaders Urge Action

Yesterday, local leaders, public health advocates, and elected officials gathered for the first event in the Extreme Weather Emergency Tour, a four-state press tour highlighting how climate-change-fueled extreme weather...

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...

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...
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