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Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $30 Million in Traffic Signal Upgrades Across Pennsylvania

The Shapiro Administration have announced that 57 municipalities across the Commonwealth will receive nearly $30 million through the Green Light-Go Program to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing...

Marshall Charloff & Purple xPeRIeNCE Coming to Rivers Casino

Prince lovers in Philadelphia will "party like it’s 1999" as the acclaimed "Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE" brings the icon’s timeless hits to The Event Center at Rivers...

River Wards events for the week of Feb. 12

Boutique party and saleAdorn Boutique at 1314 Frankford Ave. will host a Valentine’s Day themed boutique party and sale on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 5...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Feb. 12

Police increase reward in NoLibs murderThe Philadelphia police union on Monday announced a temporary doubling of its reward money in last month’s purse-snatch murder in...

Local schools celebrate Catholic Schools’ Week

More than 400 students, staff and volunteers joined together to serve the community. SUBMITTED PHOTOSOur Lady of Port Richmond School kicked off celebrations with...

Neighbors fight methadone clinic

A proposed methadone clinic would operate at 2100 N. Front St., down the street from its current location at Kensington Hospital. CAROLAN DIFIORE /...

Going green

Kensington CAPA was the first public high school in the country to receive a LEED Platinum certification. CAROLAN DIFIORE / STAR PHOTODespite widespread budget cuts...

A bar with a story

The exterior of the building where bar-room, a proposed 1920’s themed restaurant, may open this summer. CAROLAN DIFIORE / STAR PHOTOOpening a bar at 2658...
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