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Sweetgreen Fishtown Opens with Food, Fun, and a Mission to Give Back

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is buzzing with excitement as one of the area’s most anticipated new restaurants, Sweetgreen, opens its doors at 1359 Frankford Avenue.  Known for redefining fast-casual dining with...

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Show Depth in Win Over La Salle

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks demonstrated their growing depth with a 76-52 win over La Salle University in a women’s college basketball matchup at Hagan Arena.  Despite missing key players Talya...

Boyle presents Lutheran Settlement House with funding

The Lutheran Settlement House welcomed Congressman Brendan F. Boyle onto its Fishtown campus on Aug. 14 for a special ceremony. Boyle, of Pennsylvania’s Second...

Adopt sweet Alma

Alma, about 6 years old, is a throwaway mama who is a 60-pound, healthy, smart, loving girl. She is a low-energy queen who would...

Famous Birthdays

August 21 Kacey Musgraves, Country Singer (36) Usain Bolt, Runner (38) August 22 Dua Lipa, Pop Singer (29) Carl Yastrzemski, Baseball Player (85) August 23 Rick Springfield, Rock Singer (75) Pete Wilson,...

Property taxes are on the rise

The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesdays, Aug. 14 and 28, at...

Ukrainian Folk Festival on Aug. 25

The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center -- Tryzub,...
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