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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...

State Supreme Court to hear Nativity BVM case

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will hear oral arguments in Gloria Marshall v. City of Philadelphia and Zoning Board of Adjustment, the case dealing...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of March 5

Maritime Academy Charter School chosen as buyer for Douglas buildingThe School District of Philadelphia has chosen Maritime Academy Charter School as the potential buyer for...

River Wards events for the week of March 5

Chemical site meetingThe NKCDC is coordinating a public meeting regarding the former Pathan Chemical Site located at 427–447 Moyer St. The site has been found...

River Wards events for the week of Feb. 26

Pierogi WeekPierogi Week is from Sunday, Feb. 23, to Sunday, March 2, in the “Capitol of Polish Pierogies.” Notable establishments that serve pierogies include...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Feb. 26

SKCP rejects Hope Street townhomesThe South Kensington Community Partners Planning and Zoning Committee unanimously rejected a proposal for the construction of residential duplexes and...

Walnut Street Theatre expands in Port Richmond

The Walnut Street Theatre has purchased the 85,000-square-foot property that houses the company’s Scenic and Properties Shop, which will become a production center for...
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