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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...

Mini sculptures for little artists

Maxkenzie McAlpin hosting ‘Magical Mythical Miniatures’ class for children at NLArtsBy Lindsey NolenGrowing up in West Milton, Ohio, Mackenzie McAlpin remembers watching her fun-loving mother, Linda,...

Shooting for after-school success

Kensington Soccer Club continues outreach with after-school program expansionBy Melissa KomarJakeema Burton shouts “four,” and two students race toward a soccer ball in the middle...

River Wards events for the week of May 10

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodTot rec programThe Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., tot program will begin in September....

Stroke of luck leads to new outlook for local business owner

Ultrasound clinic owner advocates for preventative care after surviving breast cancerBy Lindsey NolenAfter Northeastern Hospital closed in 2009, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, residents Stephanie Mazzagatti and...

Tools for the trade

Kensington Tool Library seeks to provide tool resource to community through collaboration, education and conservation“It’s to be practical,” said Bickmore, founder of the Sewing...

Connecting with Kenney

Readers’ questions, and mayor answers.Mayor Jim Kenney continues to reach out to Philadelphia residents with a special Q&A initiative with weekly newspaper readers each month.Kenney’s newspaper...
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