Fairmount neighbors say Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival road closures threatens public safety
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Residents in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park raise concerns as FIFA Fan Festival road closures increase traffic
In less than a week the FIFA Fan Festival will open in Fairmount Park, but some neighbors say…
Man dies after water rescue from Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia, police say
A man died after being rescued from Devil’s Pool along the Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.…
More than 150 vendors will fill the area around Eastern State Penitentiary for a vintage flea market
More than 150 vendors will set up around Eastern State Penitentiary on Saturday, May 2, for a large…
2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia announces move, upgrades to music festival: “We heard you”
The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia this summer with a new location and several upgrades after fan complaints…
North Philadelphia SEPTA station reopens following water leak
The Fairmount SEPTA station on Broad Street in North Philadelphia has reopened after water was leaking from the…
Fairmount Water Works faces climate threat: ‘Adapt or collapse’
Karen Young stood in a cavernous room perched on the edge of the Schuylkill River that was once…
Philadelphia water main break covers neighborhood in ice
When temperatures drop below 32 degrees for an extended period, the ground can freeze, putting pressure on pipes,…
Eastern State marks America’s 250th with yearlong ‘A Time for Liberty’ series
Eastern State Penitentiary is marking America’s 250th birthday with a yearlong lineup of free, family-friendly events in 2026…
The Boozy Mutt, the dog-friendly bar in Fairmount, is closing after two years in business
The Boozy Mutt, the dog-friendly Fairmount bar that catered to pet parents, is shutting down Saturday. Its owners…
Service restored to part of Broad Street Line after track fire in North Philadelphia, SEPTA says
A portion of SEPTA’s Broad Street Line was restored Saturday night after a fire near the tracks shutdown…