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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....

Fishtown weighs in on zoning errors

Fishtown neighbors speak to a city planner about zoning in their area at a recent meeting. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTODid you that Konrad Square — the...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Oct. 9

Demolition of Ortlieb’s underway in NoLibsA few weeks ago, demolition began at Ortlieb’s Brew House in Northern Liberties, reported PlanPhilly.Located at North 3rd and Poplar...

River Ward events for the week of October 9

BHS meeting tonightThe next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Hall on the northwest corner of...

River City revelry

Body art painting at River City Festival. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOFestivalgoers from Fishtown and all over the city gathered on an unseasonably warm fall...

La Colombe coffee roasters come to Frankford Avenue

A picture of the plans for the facade of the new La Colombe location that will soon be built on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.The...

Shane Kelly’s name lives on through soccer

Shane Kelly.Shane Kelly loved good soccer. Even beyond that, he was consumed by the sport’s ability to bring people together.Coming up on the two-year...
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