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State Democrats reveal plan to create union jobs, combat climate change

State Rep. Elizabeth Fielder led a group of state legislators, plus labor and environmental leaders, to announce a new initiative to help create union...

Walking in memory of Sgt. Fitzgerald

Franklin Towne Charter High School last week hosted the Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald Memorial Mile Walk in memory of the slain Temple University police officer. The...

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...

A legacy ends quietly in the River Wards

George Herbert in front of the Joseph T. Sekula Funeral Home. Herbert, Sekula’s grandson, wanted to continue the family business but he was recently...

Taking cleaning off cancer patients’ plates

Raylene Arko (center) of Port Richmond with her cleaning team. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOFor Port Richmond’s Raylene Arko, cleaning has deep meaning, especially when...

Fishtown weighs in on zoning errors

Fishtown neighbors speak to a city planner about zoning in their area at a recent meeting. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTODid you that Konrad Square — the...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Oct. 9

Demolition of Ortlieb’s underway in NoLibsA few weeks ago, demolition began at Ortlieb’s Brew House in Northern Liberties, reported PlanPhilly.Located at North 3rd and Poplar...

River Ward events for the week of October 9

BHS meeting tonightThe next meeting of the Bridesburg Historical Society will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Hall on the northwest corner of...

River City revelry

Body art painting at River City Festival. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOFestivalgoers from Fishtown and all over the city gathered on an unseasonably warm fall...

La Colombe coffee roasters come to Frankford Avenue

A picture of the plans for the facade of the new La Colombe location that will soon be built on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.The...

Shane Kelly’s name lives on through soccer

Shane Kelly.Shane Kelly loved good soccer. Even beyond that, he was consumed by the sport’s ability to bring people together.Coming up on the two-year...

Two blighted homes, one hardworking office

A warning posted by the SPCA on the door of 3118 Miller St. The blighted property was being occupied by squatters who had animals....

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