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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...

Port Richmond floods: explanation and advice

High tides and a full moon contributed to Port Richmond’s basement flooding and some backed-up sewage leaking into homes after a heavy rainfall on...

Council president talks AVI with Fishtown

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke addresses homeowners regarding AVI at the Fishtown Recreation Center last week. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOLast week, City Council...

River Wards news in brief for the week of August 14

Northern Liberties bank supports local youthThis summer, Hyperion Bank worked with the Norris Square Neighborhood Project, a youth, arts, culture, and gardening organization in Kensington,...

River Wards events for the week of August 14

Fishtown Beer Runners Fundraiser for Hackett ElementaryThe Fishtown Beer Runners are holding a fundraiser for Hackett Elementary School at Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen...

Kitty’s Luncheonette celebrates 60 years

Kitty’s Luncheonette staff, from left: Marissa, Mike, John, jen and Roger. Not pictured: Adrienne, Anthony, Jude, and Kitty. SUBMITTED PHOTOKitty’s Luncheonette, located at 2721...

Hinge Café reopens in Port Richmond

From left, Hinge Café proprietor Simone, her daughter Cyan, and staff members Jill Therrien and Bridgette Sullivan serve an iced coffee to the first...
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