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Watch Party PHL Launches Fundraiser for Philly’s First Women’s Sports Bar

Watch Party PHL is officially launching its donation campaign to build Philadelphia’s first-ever women’s sports bar. On Monday, the organization revealed its $40,000 fundraising goal with donations being accepted...

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...

Honoring those who served

Port Richmond man and bugler Ed Bilger, who played “Taps” at the city’s Veteran’s Day ceremony this year, seen performing at a ceremony in...

Wynn Resorts withdraws River Wards casino application

An artist’s rendering of Steve Wynn’s proposed Fishtown casino and hotel. COURTESY OF WYNN RESORTS, LTD.At 2:04 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, Wynn Re­sorts re­leased...

The toughest job in the neighborhood

Officer Paul Sulock, one of the officer present for the ride-along, shows off the .40-caliber subcompact Springfield handgun, clip and cash that he seized from...

River Ward events for the week of November 6

Mother of Divine Grace spaghetti supperMDG is hosting its annual spaghetti supper on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Nov. 6

Bridesburg private police leave neighborhoodStar reported in September that at a Bridesburg community meeting that month, residents were handed brochures for the Pennsylvania Private...

A brighter future for the American Street corridor

American Street in Kensington (pictured) is filled with former industrial sites, some of which are being developed for new businesses and housing. SAM NEWHOUSE...
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