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Fishtown Seafood Caught in the Crossfire of Trump’s Import Tax Battle

The seafood industry is no stranger to challenges, but for Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafood, the latest hurdle is as unpredictable as the tides.  The Trump administration's on-again, off-again...

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...

River Wards events for the week of June 14

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.FNA zoning meetingFishtown Neighbors Association will hold a zoning meeting on Tuesday, June 20,...

River Wards greens spaces in the spotlight

Neighborhood Gardens Trust to highlight green spaces in the River Wards during citywide eventBy Melissa KomarThe Neighborhood Gardens Trust will host its 4th annual Community Gardens...

Repeat offender from Northeast charged in DUI crash that killed mother in Port Richmond

By William KennyAn ex-convict from the Northeast’s Brookhaven section with more than two dozen prior arrests is facing homicide by vehicle and DUI charges resulting...

Homecoming king

Stevie Richards to main event at WildKat Sports Philly debutBy Joe MasonStevie Richards has been in his fair share of big matches.Richards, whose real name is...

Celebrating faith, food and community

A behind-the-scenes look at the people who put on the Port Richmond festival that serves more than 5,000 meatballs“Since I started volunteering here when...

One-stop health and safety shop for kids

State Rep. John Taylor to host Kids Health and Safety Fair this weekendBy Melissa KomarFor more than three decades, senior citizens in the 177th Legislative District...
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