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20th Juried Art Exhibition at William Way LGBT Community Center Celebrates 20 Years of LGBTQ+ Art

Philadelphia-based William Way LGBT Community Center (1315 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the return of its 20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, on view beginning November 5...

American Mythologies Exhibition at Germantown Historical Society

The Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the launch of American Mythologies, a new exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed Philadelphia-based artists Tom...

Nativity BVM case presented to state Supreme Court

Gloria Marshall, the project’s sole appellant, has concern with the lack of parking that may result from the new housing units. CAROLAN DIFIORE /...

Bicentennial

A postcard from the 100th anniversary in 1914 shows the original steeple. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAWN HYSKAReverend Shawn Hyska stood at the pulpit in front...

River Wards events for the week of March 19

Bible chatA bible chat, with soup, will be held on Wednesday, March 19, and every Wednesday during Lent, at 6:30 p.m. The chat will...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of March 19

Senate democrats unveil pension reform proposalSenate democrats presented a three-point pension reform proposal last week.The proposal would refinance $9 billion of the State Employees’ Retirement System...

River Wards events for the week of March 12

New Port Richmond groupThe Port Richmond Action Community Association West, a new Port Richmond registered community organization, will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, March...

Friends of Adaire resorts to creative way to help school

Alexander Adaire School in Fishtown has been running out of basic supplies, such as paper. PHOTO COURTESY OF BETH GILBERT-CROWELLBy Ali EavesStar Managing EditorAbout halfway through...
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