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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...

Bridesburg private security: yay or nay?

Members of the Pennsylvania Private Police, who advertised their security patrol services to Bridesburg residents last week. From left, Chief Harry Mearing, Capt. Christopher...

Golf game supports local cops

Swings for support: Philadelphia Police Department 24th District Capt. Charles Vogt (fourth from right), PDAC chair Pat Healey (third from right), and several officers...

A neighborhood symbol in need

Northern Liberties resident Mary Dankanis beside the neighborhood’s memorial to World War I “doughboys,” which she says is falling into a state of neglect....

Presenting: Best of the River Wards 2013! — Part I

Staff members at Mugshot Diner, with manager Andy Likogiannis at back right. STAR PHOTO / MIKALA JAMISONBest New River Wards Hot SpotWinner: Mugshot Diner, 2424 E....

Presenting: Best of the River Wards 2013! — Part II

The Groove Hound co-owner Gert Schooley with one of her “clients.” SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOBest Pet Shop or GroomerWinner: The Groove Hound, 2236 Frankford Ave.Call...

And your winners are…

After five weeks of voting by Star readers (who voted by mailing in their paper ballots or voting online this year), we’ve found this...
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