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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...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A Bridesburg student

Albert Waskiewicz, who lives on Salmon Street.Albert Waskiewicz is committed to Bridesburg in perhaps the most prominent way a 17-year-old student can be — he’s president of...

It’s (almost) growing season in the River Wards

Volunteers at Little Berlin Fairgrounds’ garden, Angela McQuillan, left, and Tyler Kline, center, work on a raised bed. They were among many residents in...

Veterans pass the torch

From left: Gary Lambert, Iraq veteran and president of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Delaware Valley Chapter; Steve Uchniat, president of...

Now a Kenzo ‘export’: Commonwealth Ciders

Two glasses of cool cider brewed up by Commonwealth Ciders. BRIAN RADEMAEKERS / STAR PHOTOCommonwealth Ciders, a new cider-brewing venture started by East Kensington’s Philadelphia...

The soundtrack of Almond Street

Sandrine Erdely-Sayo plays in her Almond Street home, where she has two pianos. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTODon’t be surprised if you hear the enchanting...

Neighborhood snapshot

From left: Paul Regan, owner Larry Ammons, Shawn Easter, James Dawson, and Sen. Stack at the ShopRite Partners in Caring Contest. COURTESY OF SEN....
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