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Roxtoberfest to bring beer gardens, stein contests and costumed pets to Ridge Avenue Live music will play throughout the afternoon on the Main Stage and RoxYunk Stage. A third stage will feature community performances and family programming. Adults can enter the Beer Stein Competition, while children can compete in a root beer version for

After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, presented by AmeriGas, makes its grand return to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday, August 30. Dating back to 1985, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is considered one of America’s most prestigious international cycling events, bringing hundreds of thousands of spectators together from around the world and right here at home. Both

Hottest month of the year? Not always! Especially the second half when the days start to cool down. One of the worst parts of August are the weeds! They seemed to have sprung up quickly - and they are now pretty large (at least we can see them better)! If you haven’t paid attention to

As another beautiful weekend begins, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the many hands and generous hearts that help keep the Roxborough Home for Women a welcoming place for the women who call it home. Read more

Families battling cancer are getting a major boost. ACME Markets presented a more than half-million-dollar donation to Bringing Hope Home at its store in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood. Read more

Join us for a transit tour in NW Philly! Whether you are new to riding SEPTA or just want to ride transit together, we’ll travel from Ridge Avenue to the Clark Park farmers market.  We’ll practice transferring from the bus to the T and share travel tips for getting around the region. Read more

The Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) used the energy and excitement of the 24th Annual Spring Fest as the backdrop for a milestone moment — announcing the winners of the first-ever 19128 Corridor Awards, a community-driven recognition program ... Read more

Just about this time of year, many of your perennials start to look a little floppy or leggy. We had a nice cool spring, and they probably had some growth spurts along the way. The Chelsea Chop is actually named after the Chelsea garden show in London. It's a tried-and-true method of cutting back your

Staff are 'always open' to new ideas at community hub There is no shortage of excitement and activities going on at the Roxborough branch of Philadelphia’s Free Library system. Read more

DIY disc record-cutting workshop and learn how to cut your own 7-inch record and design a unique album cover. The Roxborough Library of the Free Library of Philadelphia will host Workshop to Cut Custom Vinyl Records on Saturday, June 20, 11AMto 1PM. Participants will be able to create one 7-inch vinyl record with up to five