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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....

Freed from prison, Lynn confined to a NE parish

The public got a look at a much changed Monsignor William Lynn on Monday morning as he entered the Criminal Justice Center at 13th...

A fond farewell

About one year and nine months ago, I took the position of managing editor for this newspaper, a career move that was thrilling, challenging...

Celebrating lifelong dedication to Bridesburg

The children and teachers at Bridesburg Recreation Center’s Tot Program gathered to honor Miss Jackie. CAROLAN DIFIORE / STAR PHOTOSThe 4500–4600 block of Richmond Street...

Saving humanity through art

Rex Jolles, a second grader at Kearny Elementary School, shows off his painting of the Golden Gate Bridge, reminiscent of a family trip taken...

2013: The Year in Review

An artist’s rendering of the Wynn Resorts plan for the casino and green space along the Delaware River in Fishtown. Wynn withdrew his application...

And the winner is…

Nicole Lyons’ winning home on Belgrade.Nicole Lyons, at 2812 Belgrade St., was chosen by My Blue Heaven bar and restaurant, 2762 E. Pacific St.,...
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