Operation Smooth Streets Have a pothole in your neighborhood or affecting your daily commute? You’ve got options. Operation Smooth Streets is Philadelphia’s initiative to extend the life of roadways through service repair. According to the [continue reading…]
When reminiscing about the storied sports history of Philadelphia, roller derby isn’t exactly one of the first things that comes to mind. Despite its turbulent swings in popularity, the sport’s history in Philadelphia dates back [continue reading…]
Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. NKCDC Office Hours: Wednesday, July 12th, 4-7 p.m. – Firm Hope Baptist [continue reading…]
Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Summer of Freedom – Free Library of Philadelphia Tour: Wednesday, July [continue reading…]
Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Summer Concert Series: Wednesday, July 12, 6:30-8 p.m. – South Philly Branch [continue reading…]
Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Movie Wednesday: Secret Life of Pets: Wednesday, July 12, 2-3 p.m. Greater [continue reading…]
Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Mayfair Memorial Playground, July 10-14; needs volunteers for installation of new equipment – Rowland [continue reading…]
In case you missed in, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: State awards one marijuana dispensary in Fishtown, two in Northeast – Pennsylvania Department of Health [continue reading…]
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Mayfair: Drug house catches fire, according to police. Materials for making designer drugs known as K2, or [continue reading…]
The Philly Pump Track on Parkside Avenue offers a different bicycle riding experience. It’s called pumping. The idea is to use your body and momentum to propel your way through the track without pedaling. But [continue reading…]
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