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Bridge Deck Repair, Barrier Installation Scheduled at Night Next Week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge deck repair and barrier installation are planned at night next week on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Motorists are advised of...

Time Mission Philadelphia Opens with Free Adventure Weekend

Time Mission, a team-based adventure experience, is set to open in Philadelphia on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1530 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. This marks Pennsylvania’s first Time Mission...

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...

Tips: avoid getting scammed this holiday season

Crooks love the holidays. Their immeasurable bad will is the yin for the yang of everybody else’s yuletide generosity and good cheer.Over the years, cops,...

Fishtown and Port Richmond parks to see renovations, thanks to grants

Penn Treaty Park, one of those in the River Wards that will see major renovations and upkeep thanks to recent grant funds. MIKALA JAMISON...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Dec. 11

Fishtown drug bustOn Monday, Dec. 2, a joint taskforce of narcotics unit officers and SEPTA Transit Police made a major drug bust on the 1900...
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