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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...

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...

Two blighted homes, one hardworking office

A warning posted by the SPCA on the door of 3118 Miller St. The blighted property was being occupied by squatters who had animals....

Schoolyard dreams take root at Hackett

Students from Hackett Elementary School participate alongside an adult volunteer during a renovation and redesign of their schoolyard last weekend. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOStudents...

Local playwright pens musical journey

Jerry Perna, who lives in Port Richmond, spent many years writing “The Music You Remember,” in which he also stars. It plays at The...
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