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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...

Fishtown man spearheads national anti-bullying movement

People from all over the country have already posted dozens of pictures on Syboll’s Facebook page of themselves “Doing the Syboll.” PHOTO COURTESY OF...

A community group gun ban: what do the River Wards think?

After one Police District Advisory Council in the city banned civilian members, even those with permits, from carrying guns to its meetings — it could be...

Henon holds outreach meeting for Bridesburg’s controversial Coke lot

A view of the now-vacant former Philadelphia Coke Co. lot, along he 4500 block of Richmond St.The first meeting of a citizens’ “working group” to...

The River Wards’ tax increases under the AVI

The River Wards are likely to see tax increases under the Actual Value Initiative: We’ve got the numbers by neighborhood and Zip Code.Property owners can...

Wynn’s Fishtown casino: the River Wards’ reaction

An artist’s rendering of Steve Wynn’s proposed Fishtown casino and hotel. COURTESY OF WYNN RESORTS, LTD.Following Steve Wynn’s detailed presentation of his proposed Fishtown hotel...

Video of NoLibs and Fishtown crimes now available

Police have released video of recent neighborhood robberies in hopes the public can help identify the criminals.A man who told a clerk he had...
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