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North Philly Land Trust Renovates Homes for Low-Cost Rentals

A community land trust operated by the North Philadelphia nonprofit Esperanza is acquiring deteriorated rowhomes and converting them into renovated, below-market rental housing in eastern North Philadelphia. The initiative...

Lucky Duck Opens on Delaware River Waterfront in Philly

On a stretch of the Delaware River that has seen little nightlife activity since Festival Pier closed, a new bar has opened its doors. Lucky Duck began serving customers...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m....

Reunions

HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Class of 1984. 40th reunion. Friday, Nov. 22. Southampton Room, 2980 Southampton Road. 7-11 p.m. https://www.arhs.me/class84reunion. • Archbishop Ryan Class of...

Fall festival Saturday in Burholme

Bella Victor Ministries will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at 1128 Cottman Ave. in Burholme. Coffee and pie will...

Bank robber sought

Philadelphia police and the FBI are looking for a bank robbery suspect. The suspect is wanted for three jobs, all using a demand note. The first...

Famous Birthdays

September 4 Mark Ronson, Music Producer (49) Mitzi Gaynor, Movie Actress (93) September 5 Michael Keaton, Movie Actor (73) Jarren Duran, Baseball Player (28) September 6 Macy Gray, Soul Singer (57) Roger...

Saturday breakfast with Bashir and Rep. Thompson

The public is invited to a clergy breakfast with U.S. Rep. Glenn ”G.T.” Thompson and congressional candidate Aaron Bashir on Saturday, Aug. 31, at...
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