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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....

Growing stewardship in Orkney Park

Community members come together to raise funds to maintain green space near the parkBy Lindsey NolenWhat better way to spend the summer solstice than by enjoying...

Unsettling roots

Residents express concern over proposed PWD tree project for sidewalk next to Palmer CemeteryKingsmill expressed doubt about the reason for the section of Palmer Street...

Taking the plunge into pool season

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation pools now open in the River WardsYou may notice something different when you walk onto the pool deck at Northern Liberties...

Drag racing through the River Wards

Law enforcement, residents concerned about illegal races occurring in Port RichmondBy Lindsey NolenAs voiced at the Wednesday, June 7 Port Richmond On Patrol And Civic meeting,...

Diaper duty

EKNA leading campaign to bring changing tables to neighborhood businessesBy Melissa KomarWhat do parents pushing strollers and restaurants in East Kensington have in common?Dirty diapers.Well,...

State awards one marijuana dispensary in Fishtown, two in Northeast

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health awarded 27 medical marijuana dispensary licenses in all, but just three in Philadelphia.By William Kenny and Logan KrumNortheast Philadelphia may stand...
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