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Survey Reveals Jersey City + Newark Football Fans Are the Most Desperate for Their Own Pro Football Teams

While 32 cities across America get to cheer for their own NFL teams, more than half the states are left on the sidelines. But if fans had their say,...

Shoulder Excavation Planned at Night Next Week on I-95 South in Northeast Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that shoulder excavation is planned at night next week on southbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Motorists are advised of the following travel...

Will new ‘NY-Style’ lofts connect Fishtown and Northern Liberties?

An artist’s rendering of the 178. W. Huntingdon St. apartment complex. COURTESY OF SHOVEL READY, LLCThe project manager of an in-construction apartment complex — once advertised as...

New life for 100-year-old Fishtown police station

The former 26th District Police District building, at Dauphin Street and Trenton Avenue. Some tenants have recently moved into the new apartments. SAM NEWHOUSE...

IN BRIEF: Clowning around at the Richmond Library

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RICHMOND LIBRARYMore than 120 people visited the Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., on Jan. 31 to see clowns from the Ringling...

The eyesore next door

The blighted property on the 3400 Block of Edgemont St., PHOTO COURTESY OF JANINE BOSANCICThe River Wards, like many parts of Philadelphia, are unfortunately plagued...

In deed fraud arrests, one victim has near-NoLibs properties

Following four arrests in a three-year-long investigation into deed fraud, one victim, a Philly man with properties just outside Northern Liberties, shares his story.It was...

Small business? This weekend is a golden opportunity

The poster Michael Blichasz made available for stores to advertise their participation in National Small Business Weekend. Stores can also make their own promotional...
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