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Glen Foerd 3rd Thursday Returns July 17 with Live Music, BBQ & Family Fun

Glen Foerd’s popular 3rd Thursday event returns on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. This month’s event features: ...

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....

Borrowing books, building community

Residents organizing free little libraries throughout Bridesburg to promote community interactionBy Melissa KomarVersion:1.0 StartHTML:0000000231 EndHTML:0000010337 StartFragment:0000002953 EndFragment:0000010301 SourceURL:file://localhost/Volumes/RAIDDrive/Production/News/2017/PA/Star/8.2017/8.9/News/+Bridesburg%20Little%20Library.docEven though there is no library in Bridesburg,...

Standout wrestler eyes success despite struggle

Father Judge graduate Joey Galasso bringing grit, determination and work ethic to the mats at Cornell UniversityBy Joe MasonSome might look at a stress fracture...

Good times for a good cause

2nd Street Festival to raise funds for proposed Business Improvement District in Northern LibertiesBy Melissa KomarThe stretch of Second Street between Green Street and Germantown...

New face brings renewed missions to Moffet

Principal Sarah Touma to kick off first year at elementary school with library renovation projectBy Melissa KomarThe first official day for Philadelphia school staff is...

The POWer of a mural

Port Richmond native shows support of military through mural on homeUpon going back up to finish the rest of the painting, Searle remembers that everyone...

Turning pages at the playground

Literacy Night at Glavin Playground highlights Parks and Rec partnership with Read by 4thAnother child who participated in the event was Connor Udris, 7, who...
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