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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...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of June 26

State senator’s family owns part of Wynn siteState Sen. Michael Stack (D-5th dist.) could be in for a windfall, as the Philadelphia Daily News reported...

‘Bridesburg born and raised’ won’t stop at fifth grade

Bridesburg Elementary School, 2824 Jenks St., is one of the schools near the busy intersection that is deemed unsafe. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOBridesburg parent...

A Letter to the Editor

To the editor:I am a grieving father. I lost my son, Timothy, in 2011, and have spent the past two trying to survive this loss....

News in brief for the week of June 19

ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. recalls meatThe ShopRite of Aramingo Avenue, located at 3745 Aramingo Ave. in Port Richmond, has initiated a voluntary recall of all...

River Wards events for the week of June 19

FNA updates/Meet the NeighborsThe Fishtown Neighbors Association’s June general membership meeting (previously scheduled for Thursday, June 20) is cancelled to encourage attendance at the...

Port Richmond industrial site could become halfway house

2121 Wheatsheaf Lane, where the Kintock Group will build its headquarters. It could one day become a halfway house. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOAn isolated...
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