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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....

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...

A day at city hall

Little Flower’ junior Alexis Colon kicks off the 2014 PAL Day at City Hall with Mayor Nutter, her designated politican to shadow for the...
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