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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...

The Actual Value Initiative: What are you worth?

During the next several months, Philadelphia City Council members will be figuring out how much the city’s going to charge you to live here....

Vacant lots could become housing

Two large vacant lots on Front Street near Tiptop Playground were put up on the market by the city last month, and over 80...

The River Wards’ business boom

Fishtown neighbors enjoyed the grand opening of Pizza Brain, a pizza shop and museum, just one of the businesses that opened in the River...

Family of Port Richmond’s “Romney T-shirt girl” to sue

Samantha Pawlucy, 16, pictured, is interviewed on Oct. 9, the first day she returned to Charles Carroll High School after allegedly being mocked for...

Beloved Port Richmond pizza chef passes away

Barbara Tacconelli, PHOTO COURTESY OF TACCONELLI FAMILYBarbara Tacconelli was co-owner of the award-winning Tacconelli’s Pizzeria; now the shop is run by her kids, who...

Philly students of Sandy Hook victims: ‘We still feel their pain’

Ninth-grade students at Kensington International Business High School pose with paper butterflies which they made as part of a class project to send to...
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