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Tower of Power to Perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia Aug. 1

Iconic R&B and funk band Tower of Power is bringing 57 years of funk and soul to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. With a...

Philadelphia City Council Expands Gun Violence Prevention Committee

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (Second District) has announced nearly two dozen new members of the Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. The committee will continue its...

Philly Streetlight Improvement Project Reduces Gun Violence

The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) and City leadership announced findings from a University of Pennsylvania Crime and Justice Policy Lab study showing that the...

Philadelphia Office of Veterans Affairs Names New Director

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (Second District) has hired Gregory Wright as the Director of the Philadelphia Office of Veterans Affairs. Wright started...

Senator Tartaglione Introduces Bill to Raise Minimum Wage

State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D–2, Philadelphia) has formally introduced Senate Bill 19, a legislation aimed at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $15 an hour...

New Affordable Housing Project Opens in Port Richmond

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), is proud to announce its construction financing...

In the Soft Light Exhibition Opens in South Kensington

In the soft light, the newest installation at InLiquid Gallery located at 1400 N. American Street in South Kensington, brings together four artists who explore the masculine form...

Philadelphia Film Society SpringFest Unveils 2025 Lineup

The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) is proud to announce the full lineup for SpringFest, April 17-24, at Film Society East, 125 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia.     SpringFest is back—bigger and bolder...
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