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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...

Thousands raised for fire victims

This roomful of donated goods, collected by River Wards residents for the displaced victims of a Memphis Street fire, was opened to the victims...

The River Wards spend a Night Out against crime

A lucky youngster takes a seat on a police officer’s bike at Port Richmond’s National Night Out. SUBMITTED PHOTONational Night Out, a nationwide awareness-raising...

ORCA says yes to Wynn development

An artist’s rendering of Steve Wynn’s proposed Fishtown casino and hotel. COURTESY OF WYNN RESORTS, LTD.At the July 29 meeting of the Olde Richmond Civic...

Bridesburg’s pantry problem

A volunteer at the Bridesburg United Methodist Church food pantry on Kirkbride Street stocks shelves in the church’s food pantry. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOKirkbride...

River Wards events for the week of August 7

Liberti church Teen Arts CampTeenagers from the River Wards have created works of art throughout the month of July at liberti church east’s arts camp,...

Community rallies for fire victims

Lending a helping hand: Members of Firm Hope Baptist Church and the L.O.V.E. Social Club prepared posters for a donations gathering event on July...
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