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Captain Vogt Returns Home New Commanding Officer of the 24th District Invites Community Involvement

Captain Charles Vogt wanted to be a police officer since he was a young kid. “It was the cop shows, mostly,” said Captain Vogt, who was recently appointed the Commanding…

The Spirit in the Studio: Part Three of Our Series Following Competitive Eater and River Ward Local, “Damaging” Doug Canavin

With Wing Bowl’s Friday date looming larger in the horizon, one final qualifying push stood between Damaging Doug and a return to the bright lights of the Wells Fargo Center.…

BIG HOUSE IN THE SUGARHOUSE: The Big House Band Plays At SugarHouse on February 11th

Fishtown Says Goodbye to Mary McCloskey

Mary, this is a very personal goodbye, and thank you for living your life the way you did. Mary McCloskey was unforgettable to anyone who was lucky enough to have met…

What About St. Laurentius School in Fishtown?

On Friday, January 6, Catholics all over Philadelphia sat in waiting, anticipating important news from the Archdiocese. According to a press release issued by the Archdiocese, the Blue Ribbon Commission…

Fred Cimino’s “In These Streets”

True neighborhood pride is a strange thing. Strange because you need to know your neighborhood honestly for what it is – the good, bad, and everything in between. When you…

Clean Plate: Short Rib Ragú

It was only a few years ago that my Friday and Saturday nights were spent with a large group of friends from college at loud city bars that specialize more in…

Before and Below I-95 – Archeological and Historical Discoveries

Don’t miss this year’s chance to experience “Before and Below I-95 – Archeological and Historical Discoveries 2011” next Tuesday, November 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Due to overwhelming response, this…

Clean Plate: Chocolate Toffee Nut Bars

I've had some pretty outstanding Halloween costumes over the years. Thanks to my mom’s sewing skills, my homemade costumes were always something to be proud of. In kindergarten, I won…

Neighbors Join with Police Officers in Port Richmond

The combined monthly Port Richmond Town Watch and PROPAC meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Sept 27th, at Samuels Recreation Center. The turnout by neighbors was overwhelming and the contingent…

Community Benefits from Special Services District

Penn Treaty Special Services Department or (PTSSD) is an organization formed under a Community Benefits Agreement with the SugarHouse Casino to award grants to local organizations that give back to…

Growing Up: SugarHouse Announces Major Expansion

On the eve of its “Year Won” anniversary celebration, SugarHouse casino officially announced a major expansion to their Delaware Avenue facility. The proposal would add space to its gaming floor,…