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Bridge Deck Repair, Barrier Installation Scheduled at Night Next Week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair and barrier installation are planned at night next week on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Motorists are advised of...

Time Mission Philadelphia Opens with Free Adventure Weekend

Time Mission, a team-based adventure experience, is set to open in Philadelphia on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1530 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. This marks Pennsylvania’s first Time Mission...

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,...

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,...
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