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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....

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...

River Wards events for the week of May 3

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Bridesburg Kinder KampRegistration for Kinder Kamp at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., will be...
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