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Glen Foerd 3rd Thursday Returns July 17 with Live Music, BBQ & Family Fun

Glen Foerd’s popular 3rd Thursday event returns on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. This month’s event features: ...

HEADstrong Foundation Brings Annual Benefit to Fishtown

The HEADstrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding families battling cancer and making care more accessible, will host its 15th annual fundraiser on September 18, 2025, from 6 p.m....

Fishtown hockey rink is state of the art

It has to be special if Gritty is involved. Earlier this month, the beloved Philadelphia Flyers mascot joined Mayor Jim Kenney, Comcast Spectacor Chairman...

Fotterall Square Park gets $3.9M overhaul

Mayor Jim Kenney and the community celebrated the $3.9 million restoration project at Fotterall Square Park earlier this month. City officials, the Philadelphia Union...

Around Town

Adult and teen programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts Teen Tuesday on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., through Aug. 8. Spook yourself...

New-look tourism vehicle

By Samantha Bambino Star Reporter Ever since she was a child, Janet White felt sorry for the horses pulling carriages around the city. “I remember seeing those...

Franklin Towne Charter graduates 255; honors fallen hero

Franklin Towne Charter sent 255 Class of 2023 graduates out into the world where they will attend at least 55 different colleges, technical schools,...

I-95 business relief coming

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted an administrative disaster declaration for the businesses impacted by the I-95 collapse. With...
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