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Celebrating Puerto Rican Culture Preservation in Kensington’s New Cultural Hub

In recent Kensington news, Los Bomberos de la Calle kicked off the new year in a big way, celebrating the grand opening of their new headquarters, the Bomba Plena...

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...

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...

Putting the brakes on motorcycle accidents

Michele Jackson organizes Philly Bikefest to put focus on motorcycle awarenessBy Lindsey NolenThere were 3,547 motorcycle crashes last year in Pennsylvania, of which 192 resulted...

River Wards events for the week of June 7

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodMDG Italian FestivalMother of Divine Grace Parish’s annual Italian Festival will be held on...

Local women making their voices heard

#BREAKTHESILENCE event on June 8 to encourage community to discuss women’s rightsBy Lindsey NolenFollowing the November presidential election, thousands took to the streets and to the...

Girl power

Conference at Kensington High School aims to empower female students.By Melissa KomarFemale students in Kensington will receive a powerful message this weekend: Be courageous, be...

Girard’s I-95 North exit reopens

A year after closing, the northbound ramp is now open for River Wards residentsBy Lindsey NolenApproximately a year after its initial closing during summer 2016,...
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