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American Mythologies Exhibition at Germantown Historical Society

The Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the launch of American Mythologies, a new exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed Philadelphia-based artists Tom...

Judge Dugan Vows to Review Ellen Greenberg’s Death on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’

Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Judge Patrick Dugan appeared live on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’ Friday night, where he vowed to conduct a “thorough review” of the death of 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher...

Wynn plans two East Coast casinos — Fishtown and Boston

The proposed designs of Wynn Everett outside Boston, left, and Wynn Philadelphia, right. RENDERINGS BY WYNN RESORTSWould Wynn build the exact same casino in both...

Fishtown’s annual St. LauRUNtius 5k

Saint Laurentius students hold signs saying “We Support Boston,” and “Saint Laurentius School, Running for Boston, We You.” PHOTOS BY SUE PHILLIPSSee images of...

Local college star offers basketball clinic to River Wards kids

Jen McCook, née Ricco, in a player’s card from her time playing basketball for Temple. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEN MCCOOKPort Richmond mom Jen McCook will...

Neighborhood news in brief

River Wards help to support dying woman’s fundraising wishLinda Belz, 30, of Port Richmond, is an ovarian-cancer patient who is the terminal stages of...

‘Running makes sense out of things that are completely senseless’

Memers of the Fishtown Beer Runners including Lee Porter, far left, and Suzanne Allaire, far right, who ran in support of Boston bombing victims...

Rep. Taylor calls for mandatory ‘illegal carry’ penalty — two years

State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) holds up a bill that if passed would toughen penalties for illegal carrying of a firearm, with, from...
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