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Philly has a new school board

Mayor Cherelle Parker last week nominated nine individuals to serve on the Philadelphia Board of Education. The nominations have been transmitted to City Council...

River Ward events for the week of October 23

Kensington Community Food Co-op member driveKCFC is starting a “60 in 60” campaign to get 60 new members in 60 days, to reach 400 members...

Working to eliminate more landfill waste

This URT recycling machine, the only one of its kind operational in the U.S., is located at ARCA AP in the River Wards, and...

Game on!

The Memphis Street Academy Charter School flag football team. PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMERICAN PARADIGM SCHOOLSIn late September, the Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association (MPAA) began its...

On Frankford Ave., vinyl can hit or miss

Jacy Webster, owner of Record Exchange on Frankford Avenue, holds up a trophy find: “Gotta Survive” by Public Nuisance. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOJacy Webster,...

I-95 open house leaves Bridesburg grumbling

Over 200 residents showed up at an open house sponsored by PennDOT to discuss the I-95 Revive project in Bridesburg. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOAt...

So long, so soon

In this March photo, 3rd Ward employee Jestis Deuerlein stands inside the just-completed 3rd Ward space. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOPhiladelphia’s Northern Liberties-adjacent location of...

River Ward events for the week of October 16

‘Spooktacular’ at Campbell SquareJoin in on a Halloween costume parade and trick-or-treating in the park. The bash will run from noon to 2 p.m. on...

Walking for a worthy cause

Tristan Ruby of Fishtown, center, with performers at the black-tie GayBINGO event to raise funds to fight HIV and AIDS. JEFF FUSCO FOR AIDS FUNDThis...

A local groomer gone green

Amelia Breslin, owner of Poochie’s Place, shows off the fur she collected from two dogs — which will soon be recycled. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOComing up...

The ‘Model Block’ makes its debut

Representatives from NKCDC, PNC, LISC and local businesses unveil the ‘Model Block’ and fence on the 300 block of E.Girard Ave. last week. MIKALA...

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