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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....

To the rescue

Alpha Bravo Canine service dog program serves veterans.By William KennyU.S. Army combat veteran Frank Hudman is not a big fan of IKEA.His aversion to the Swedish...

Max’s Corner: A not so hoppy Easter egg hunt

Star editor Melissa Komar’s column about all things “mommy” in the River Wards.Where does the time go?It seems like last month Max and Mommy went to...

Celebrating service

St. George Elementary School revamps annual fundraiser to fulfill call to serve.By Melissa KomarDan Markowski still remembers participating in the St. George Elementary School Walk-A-Thon as...

River Wards events for the week of April 12

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your community.A&W Little AthletesFrank Glavin Playground, Almond and Westmoreland streets, is offering basketball and soccer for...

Bulging with pride

Battle of the Bulge Association plans to set Philly monument in stone at Aviator Park.By Lindsey NolenAfter South Philly native Sir Stanley Wojtusik passed away in...

Smigus, Dyngus to Port Richmond

PRBA to holdy Dyngus Day event featuring Polish food and entertainment.By Melissa KomarImagine being roused from your sleep with a splash of water to the face.If...
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