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Impact of Potential Smoking Ban in Atlantic City Casinos on Philadelphia Gamblers

The latest debate surrounding a complete ban on smoking in Atlantic City casinos has reignited conversations about the future of the gaming industry.  For Philadelphia residents, many of whom frequent...

Philadelphia’s Response to Proposed Online Gambling Tax Increases

Pennsylvania lawmakers are once again igniting debate over potential changes to the iGaming industry tax rates.  A newly suggested framework being circulated among state legislators proposes a tax rate between...

Familiar face heading Philadelphia’s largest wrestling organization

Longtime Rizzo PAL athlete, coach James Mangan named Beat the Streets executive directorBy Melissa KomarJames Mangan speaks with the confidence of a veteran in his...

A big hit for the holiday

Bridesburg Men’s Softball All-Star game catching on as Fourth of July traditionBy Melissa KomarWhile fireworks are synonymous with Fourth of July, it’s a ball game...

A ripple in the water

Fishtown native Nate Dirvin gears up for summer season of lifeguarding and charity races, hoping to pass on example of helping othersBy Melissa KomarSummer has arrived...

Finding fun on the airwaves

Fishtown resident Natalie Egenolf named host of Sports Social on 610 AMBy Joe MasonNatalie Egenolf has done just about everything there is at a radio station.When...

Recreation center seeking community input

Reorganizational meeting for Shissler Advisory Council highlights residents’ concerns, sparks new ideasBy Melissa KomarFrom the Fishtown Neighbors Association to the Facebook group Fishtown Mamas, several sects...

Homecoming king

Stevie Richards to main event at WildKat Sports Philly debutBy Joe MasonStevie Richards has been in his fair share of big matches.Richards, whose real name is...
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