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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....

Kensington Faces Extreme Heat, Local Leaders Urge Action

Yesterday, local leaders, public health advocates, and elected officials gathered for the first event in the Extreme Weather Emergency Tour, a four-state press tour highlighting how climate-change-fueled extreme weather...

Just another blighted building?

The facade of the long-vacant Nativity B.V.M. School, at Belgrade and East Madison streets. The building overlooks Campbell Square, and many neighbors think it...

SNAPSHOTS: Street Glitter Gallery grand opening

Owners Tami and Casey.On Saturday, Oct. 19, Street Glitter Gallery, 306 E. Girard Ave. celebrated its grand opening on the avenue with live music, circus...

Northern Liberties harpist is soloist for a U.S. premiere

Elizabeth Hainen of Northern Liberties will perform as a soloist in a special performance next week. COURTESY OF THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRAAs principal harpist with...

In with the highway, out with the residents

Helen Aichroth, 77, in the backyard of her home for the past 40 years on the border of Bridesburg and Frankford. Her home will...

Cook and Shaker will offer modern yet simple comforts

Laura Viegas behind the renovated Cook and Shaker bar. The space will open this month. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOAs she paces the refurbished space...

River Ward events for the week of October 23

Kensington Community Food Co-op member driveKCFC is starting a “60 in 60” campaign to get 60 new members in 60 days, to reach 400 members...
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