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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....

Pinning down a piece of history

Port Richmond native becomes first-ever state qualifier for Roman Catholic High School wrestling program.By Melissa KomarMatt Galasso finished fifth overall last year at the North-east...

North Catholic Hall of Fame

Falcons to induct 10th class into HOFBy Joe MasonThe biggest soccer party of the year is upon us, and for the 10th straight year, that means...

A Port Richmond fairy tale

Theat­er Com­pany of Port Rich­mond brings Beauty and the Beast to life in pro­duc­tion.By Christopher SeamansDis­ney fans in the River Wards, re­joice!“A tale as...

Telling the tale of a timeless Philadelphia

Fishtown resident tells the story of the changing landscape with trolley paintings.By Aja BeechTerrence Laragione is an artist living in Fishtown creating realistic, and sometimes...

Still rolling

Brides­burg Ladies Bowl­ing League still hanging tough at Erie Lanes.By Ed MorroneIn its hey­day, the Brides­burg Ladies Bowl­ing Club had more than 120 mem­bers, pack­ing the...

Making some River Wards noise

NKCDC-backed River Wards Sound Collective launches at the Boom Room.By Aja BeechDozens of local residents braved the winter weather last week all in the name of music.Last...
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