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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....

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...

River Wards events for the week of May 31

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...
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