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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...

A River Wards Summer

A refreshing retreat: Indigo, 4, left, and Tianna, 8, cool off last week in the sprinklers at the Shissler Recreation Center’s “sprayground,” which opened...

River Wards events for the week of July 17

Fishtown soccer tryoutsThe Fishtown Americans U-8 soccer team will have the last night of tryouts tonight at 6:30 p.m., at Shissler Recreation Center, 1800 Blair...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of July 17

WCRP housing project canceledThe Women’s Community Revitalization Project has canceled the planned Nitza Tufino Townhomes, a housing project for low-income families that would have led...

‘Times are changing’ in Port Richmond

The Pilsudski Fraternal Association at Belgrade and Ontario streets has been closed for a year, and may soon be converted into new apartments, one...

River Wards events for the week of July 10

Fishtown soccer tryoutsThe Fishtown Americans U-8 soccer team will have tryouts on the following dates: July 10, 15 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. each night,...

Bridesburg Historical Society could soon be homeless

The Bridesburg Historical Society’s current location in Marian Hall, which adjoins All Saints Parish. STAR PHOTO / SAM NEWHOUSEHistorical treasures, including historical documents about the...
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