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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....

River Wards events for the week of April 26

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

Waltzing into retirement

Port Richmond barber shop owner Casimir Kowalski retires after 50 years in the businessBy Melissa KomarThe iconic bunch of cacti in the storefront window had shrunk...

For the Common Good

Unveiling of uncommon schedule solidifies new look for Schmidt’s CommonsBy Kerith GabrielOut with the bro, in with the new.Although it’s not written on a white board...

Max’s Corner: Up close with insects

Star editor Melissa Komar’s column about all things “mommy” in the River WardBy Melissa KomarI vaguely remember going to the insect exhibit at Steve’s Bug Off...

Adding color to a dark part of town

Mural Arts Program eyes adding art to Belgrade Street tunnel.By Lindsey NolenThe tunnel on Belgrade Street between Somerset Street and Lehigh Avenue in Port Richmond has...

River Wards events for the week of April 19

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Annual men’s soccer leagueThe 35th Annual Ukrainian Club Men’s Soccer League, 847 N. Franklin St.,...
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