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Judge Strikes Down Washington Square West Historic District

A Pennsylvania court has overturned the Washington Square West Historic District designation in Center City Philadelphia, a ruling that removes demolition protections for more than 1,400 buildings and raises...

Philadelphia to Host Six World Cup Matches, Including July 4 Knockout Showdown

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup brings 48 national teams to 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States for 104 matches. Philadelphia is one of those host...

Eat your heart out, river wards

If you’re the type who habitually collects ephemera scattered about the windowsills of local bars and cafes, you might have noticed that next week,...

Fishtown family reacts after ballpark murder mistrial

PBALL28 — Police handout photo — An arrest warrant has be obtain for Francis Kirchner 28/W/M. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Francis Kirchner is asked tocontact the...

Fishtown man busted in Bubba’s BBQ break-in

A 31-year-old Fishtown man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested last week after allegedly breaking into the apartment above Bubba’s BBQ restaurant on...

UPDATE: Neighbors fear racial motivation in Pop’s destruction

Residents were shocked last week when they awoke Tuesday morning to see that the basketball court at Pop’s Playground, a popular park located just...

Proposed City Council districts up for vote

During a Sept. 15 hearing, an indecisive City Council gave committee level approval to two competing proposals that would each realign the city’s 10...

Two fests welcome fall with food, fun and music

A brisk, cool chill is in the air as summer gives way to fall.But, don’t plan on huddling inside for the rest of the year...
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