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The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. Honors Hunger Action Month with International Find the Good Day

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) honors Hunger Action Month with International Find the Good Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at...

Survey Reveals Jersey City + Newark Football Fans Are the Most Desperate for Their Own Pro Football Teams

While 32 cities across America get to cheer for their own NFL teams, more than half the states are left on the sidelines. But if fans had their say,...

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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