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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....

Don’t toss that bottle in the street, “Feed the Fish”

Proposed design of the “fish heads” to be placed around Fishtown. The FNA hope to launch this project early next year. SUBMITTED BY FNAThrowing away...

Council overrides mayor’s medical zone veto

On Dec. 5, Mayor Michael Nutter vetoed a bill that would require zoning variances for medical offices and drug-treatment facilities in the Northeast’s 6th...

A ‘Brilliant’ evening at St. Anne’s

Conductor Nick Pignataro (right) leads the St. Anne orchestra, which featured trumpet soloist Eric Schweingruber (left). CAROLAN DIFIORE/STAR PHOTOSSt. Anne’s Church on Lehigh Avenue...

Wreaths across Palmer

Tom Callen, adjudant of American Legion Elm Tree Post 88, salutes at the memorial. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY G. SANDY BUKOWSKIDespite the chilly temperatures and inches...

Holiday activity idea: explore life and death in Pompeii

A glimpse into history: This man died covering his face from the intense heat. ‘One Day in Pompeii’ is currently on exhibit at the...

River Ward events for the week of Dec. 11

WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT EVERY SUBMITTED EVENT WILL RUN. Send your event information to [email protected], or 2512 Metropolitan Drive., Trevose, PA, 19053.Bridesburg Historical Society...
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