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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....

Fishtown businesses call for increased police patrols

It was standing room only at Cook and Shaker on Albert Street last Wednesday evening when local business owners gathered for a Fishtown Area...

Northern Liberties actress stars in Ibsen classic

Genevieve Perrier of Northern Liberties takes on the challenging role of Ellida in “Lady of the Sea” at EgoPo Classic Theatre this week. PHOTO...

Methadone clinic gets green light

Last week, the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Kensington Hospital methadone clinic’s move from its current location in the hospital to 2100 N....

New 24th District commanding officer introduced

Capt. Daniel O’Connor, the 24th District’s new commanding officer, speaks to the community at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. CAROLAN DIFIORE...

River Wards events for the week of Feb. 19

Richmond library eventsDietician Stephanie Perez will give a free nutrition lesson and cooking demonstration for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m.Book club will be...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Feb. 19

Richmond Street closure postponed againThe Pennsylvania De­part­ment of Trans­port­a­tion today announced a new date for the two-year Richmond Street closure to begin: Thursday, Feb. 20.Snowstorms...
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