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New Affordable Housing Project Opens in Port Richmond

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), is proud to announce its construction financing of the Martha Street Workforce...

In the Soft Light Exhibition Opens in South Kensington

In the soft light, the newest installation at InLiquid Gallery located at 1400 N. American Street in South Kensington, brings together four artists who explore the masculine form through the soft light of...

Victims of 2023 Port Richmond Explosion File Lawsuits Against PGW, PECO, and City

Victims of the catastrophic New Year’s Day 2023 explosion in Port Richmond are suing Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), PECO, the city, and contractors, alleging...

Fishtown’s Front Street Transformed by Building Development

Front Street in Fishtown, Philadelphia, is undergoing a significant transformation as a building boom reshapes the area beneath the iconic Market-Frankford elevated rail line.  The...

Frankford’s Damon Brockington Named Eagles Coach of the Year

Damon Brockington, the head football coach at Frankford High School, has been named the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 High School Coach of the Year.  The honor...

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 Returns to Service After 16 Years

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 fire station officially returned to service on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after being closed for 16 years.  The reopening was made...

Construction Delayed at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties

Construction remains stalled at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia.  A recent site visit revealed no progress on the new building...

Permits Approved for Le’ Adrienne at 1500 Frankford Avenue

Permits have been issued for Le’ Adrienne Fishtown, a three-story, mixed-use building set to rise at 1500 Frankford Avenue in one of Philadelphia's most...
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