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Victims of 2023 Port Richmond Explosion File Lawsuits Against PGW, PECO, and City

Victims of the catastrophic New Year’s Day 2023 explosion in Port Richmond are suing Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), PECO, the city, and contractors, alleging negligence led to the tragedy.  The...

Fishtown’s Front Street Transformed by Building Development

Front Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia, is undergoing a significant transformation as a building boom reshapes the area beneath the iconic Market-Frankford elevated rail line.  The 1.1-mile stretch between the Girard...

Kings and Flyers Exploring Trade Options

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers have been engaged in trade talks centering around Flyers forwards.  Seravalli, a...

Construction Advances on Fishtown’s 1000-10 N Delaware Avenue Development

Significant progress is being made on the seven-story mixed-use project at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown.  The development, designed by CANNOdesign and led by...

Shannon Turner Inspires Through Music and Resilience

In Philadelphia’s Norris Square neighborhood, Shannon Turner, a celebrated singer, vocal coach, and founder of the band Glitter and Garbage, is transforming the local...

Kensington Takes on Swenson Arts & Tech in Redemption Match

The Kensington Tiger will hit the road Monday to face the Swenson Arts & Tech Lion at 3:15 PM.  Both teams are determined to turn...

Plans for Philadelphia Bus Terminal Upgrades Face Delays

Efforts to improve conditions at the Philadelphia bus terminal on Spring Garden Street are facing delays, leaving passengers and community members frustrated.  The terminal, located...

Philly Appeals State Denial of Opioid Funds for Kensington

The City of Philadelphia is responding to a state trust's decision to block $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds, originally set aside for Kensington...
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