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Watch Party PHL Launches Fundraiser for Philly’s First Women’s Sports Bar

Watch Party PHL is officially launching its donation campaign to build Philadelphia’s first-ever women’s sports bar. On Monday, the organization revealed its $40,000 fundraising goal with donations being accepted...

Philadelphia Declares June 9 as Civilian Police Oversight Day

Yesterday, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the legacy and continued importance of independent civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia, proclaiming June 9 as “Civilian Police Oversight...

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,...

Team Garcia takes down the competition

Brothers representing PAL Wrestling take first place at 2017 PAWF State Championship“It was awesome,” Reynaldo said. “I was so excited to win I was...

Capturing the moment on film

Fishtown photographer Saleem Ahmed finds human element in photographyBy Logan KrumSaleem Ahmed resides in Fishtown and teaches photography and visual media studies in the city,...

Going pink at Monkiewicz Playground

Ladies of Port Richmond host 13th annual Breast Cancer walk“As the principal of the Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School, it’s so important...

Lights, camera, civic action

ORCA partners with local politicians to apply for grant for Lehigh Viaduct tunnels improvement projectBy Melissa KomarIt’s no secret the Lehigh Viaduct tunnels connecting Somerset...
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