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(Bicyclists give a newly opened section of the Delaware River Trail a try. Footpath is in background. Credit: Steve Tawa)

New Section of Del. River Trail Opens in Northern Liberties, Segregating Bike and Foot Traffic

The ribbon-cutting and inaugural bike ride showcased Philadelphia’s first separated on-road bicycle and pedestrian trail, running for about 1,400 feet from Spring Garden Street to Ellen Street.

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Philadelphia Animal Control Offers ‘Gator’ Aid

A Philadelphia man made a surprising find on his street: a juvenile alligator.

2013/06/12

Crews Work To Repair Overnight Water Main Break In Fishtown

Philadelphia Water Department repair crews quickly capped an eight-inch water main break in Fishtown early Sunday morning.

2013/05/19

Police Rescue Woman From Delaware River

The incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Philadelphia Police Marine Unit was called to the location just behind Sugar House Casino along Delaware Avenue.

2013/05/04

Top Philly BYOBs: Fishtown & Northern Liberties

Read on for the top spots to bring-your-own-booze in rapidly growing Fishtown and Northern Liberties.

2013/05/03

Developer Vying For Philadelphia Casino License Says Resort Would Create About 6,000 Jobs

Officials involved in casino mogul Steve Wynn’s proposed resort along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown held a vendor outreach event Wednesday for those in the construction, supply and subcontracting fields.

2013/04/03

Suspect in Philadelphia hit-and-run that left a 15-year-old girl injured. (credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

Philadelphia Police Release Video Of Car That Struck Girl In Hit & Run

Philadelphia Police have released surveillance video of a vehicle they say was involved in the hit-and-run accident that critically injured a 15-year-old girl.

2013/03/14

Police Say They Have Car Wanted In Connection With Fishtown Hit-Run

Police in Philadelphia say they have a zeroed in on a person of interest wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Fishtown last Thursday.

2013/03/12

Philadelphia Gets A Slice Of The ‘Best Pizza’ Pie

Travel and Leisure Magazine says we’re #4 in a reader’s poll of the 20 best cities for pizza in America – behind Chicago, Providence and New York.

2013/03/01

Experts: PTSD Growing Issue Among Veterans, Social Service Agencies

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered by returning war veterans is a growing issue facing both vets and the social service agencies that treat them.

2013/01/19

Local Elementary School Gets Flyered Up During A Pep Rally For The Flyers

The Flyers home opener is Saturday and students at an elementary school in Fishtown were showing their enthusiasm at a pep rally today.

2013/01/16

Water Service Restored To Fishtown Residents After Water Main Break

Philadelphia Water Department officials say service has been restored to a number of customers in Fishtown who had been left without it since early Sunday morning.

2012/12/16

Crews Work To Fix Water Main Break In Fishtown

Crews are working to fix a water main break that occurred in Fishtown early Sunday morning.

2012/12/16

(Credit: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office)

500 Plants Seized During Marijuana Bust In Philadelphia

Three-hundred-forty-three full grown marijuana plants, 150 plants in the incubation stage and three large bags of cut marijuana. That’s what police say they found in a home on the 2300 block of Frankford Avenue on Thursday.

2012/12/07

Brotherly Love: Teaching Rock To The Future

Inside a church in Fishtown, you can feel the noise, courtesy of Rock to the Future, a free afterschool program for underprivileged students ages 9 to 17.

2012/11/27