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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...

Second armed robbery at York St. Pharmacy Monday

York St. Pharmacy, a t 2334 E. York St. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOThe pharmacy now plans to install additional security measures.Three armed men burst...

Port Richmond rallies for senior housing at Nativity

State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) addresses a crowd of 125-plus people who gathered Saturday to support senior housing in Port Richmond. STAR PHOTO...

Fishtown waits on ZBA about Thompson St. housing

The city’s ZBA is deciding whether to grant variances for a proposed housing development at this lot at Thompson and Lee streets. Neighbors have...

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...
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