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Philadelphia Declares June 9 as Civilian Police Oversight Day

Yesterday, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the legacy and continued importance of independent civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia, proclaiming June 9 as “Civilian Police Oversight...

‘In Conversation With The Sopranos’ Coming to Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino Philadelphia will welcome fans of the iconic HBO series "The Sopranos" for a night of unforgettable stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes secrets. "In Conversation with The Sopranos," a...

SNAPSHOTS: Port Richmond kids

COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF POWERS PARKOn Nov. 16, students from Memphis Street Academy Charter School in Port Richmond helped rake leaves and clean up Powers...

New PECO scam gaining traction in the city as the holidays approach

A scam that involves fooling PECO customers into paying con artists, not the utility, for supposedly outstanding electric bills seems to be a hustle...

Dancing toward her dreams

Jade Adams during ballet practice. SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER ADAMSJade Adams is a soft-spoken young girl who is hesitant to talk about her ballet accomplishments, though...

Big changes for the area discussed at PRCG meeting

Changes to a local SEPTA bus route were one of the items discussed at the PRCG meeting last month. WIKIMEDIA COMMONSChanges, both definite and...

SNAPSHOTS: Mayor Nutter shops in Fishtown

Mayor Michael Nutter checks out the merchandise in a Fishtown boutique on Small Business Saturday. Photo courtesy of Mayor Michael Nutter’s Office of Communications.On...

River Ward events for the week of December 4

PROPAC/PRTW to meetThe next meeting of the Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic and Port Richmond Town Watch will be Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7...
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