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Positive reviews for new short movie

Mark Zimmaro -
So, who were those blue aliens walking around Center City a while back? It turns out, they were key contributors to the plot of a...

Bridesburg’s Diorio powering Ryan softball

Joe Mason -
Leaders lead in different ways. Some are demonstrative dictators who show people exactly what they need to do. Others try to make everyone around them happier...

Derek Ayres’ art is rocking its way into the Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Tom Beck -
In what seems to be the latest edition of how artists were inspired by pandemic, South Philly sculpture artist Derek Ayres is slated to...

These two Bridesburg teens have won a prestigious city youth worker award

Tom Beck -
Two Bridesburg teenagers, Peter Frankunas and Emily Peck, earlier this month were crowned two of the city Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2021 Outstanding...

NoLibs’ 2nd Street corridor is slated for a redesign

Tom Beck -
As the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District enters its third full year of operation, it expects its population to nearly double in two short...

Meet Pat Clare, the Cione lifeguard who saved a life

Tom Beck -
“Walk!” Pat Clare yells to a Fishtown youngster running along the edge of the Cione Rec Center pool before taking time out of her...

Water Ice with a Cop

Star News -
  Residents in Port Richmond had a sweet treat with some special people last Thursday. Powers Park Conservancy once again hosted Water Ice with a Cop...

Fishtown is inching closer toward metered parking along its major corridors

Tom Beck -
As a lifelong resident of Fishtown, Rose Ellis has seen the parking situation in her neighborhood go from good to bad. “Here’s an example,” said...

A farmers’ market grows in Fishtown

Melissa Komar -
It’s been nearly two years since Fishtown Neighbors Association inked a deal with New Kensington Community Development Corporation to secure a 1,600-square-foot parcel at...

Kensington Soccer Club receives $35,000 grant from DA’s office

Tom Beck -
“I’m really ecstatic,” Jim Hardy said when asked about the $35,000 grant the Kensington Soccer Club received last week from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s...

Kensington native and Webster School teacher wins Lindback Award

Tom Beck -
“There’s so much,” said Lisa Forrest-Schultz when asked what makes Nancy Fackelman such a great teacher. “I don’t think there’s enough ink or space...

Leaving a mark

Melissa Komar -
Members of the Fishtown community celebrated Earth Day by focusing on an integral part of the neighborhood’s waterway system: storm-water drains. Volunteers from Fishtown Neighbors...
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