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Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays,...

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Rep. Taylor calls for mandatory ‘illegal carry’ penalty — two years

State Rep. John Taylor (R-177th dist.) holds up a bill that if passed would toughen penalties for illegal carrying of a firearm, with, from...

Remembering heroes

The families of Michael Goodwin, Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney, all firefighters killed in the line of duty, gathered at City Hill for a...

Fire Capt. Mike Goodwin remembered as ‘a modern-day good shepherd’

Mike Goodwin embodied the modern-day good shepherd, jeopardizing his own welfare for the benefit of his flock, according to the Rev. Majorie J. Neal,...

Fire Capt. Mike Goodwin remembered as ‘a modern-day good shepherd’

Hundreds of firefighters from throughout the tri-state region and across the nation joined Goodwin’s relatives and friends, along with Mayor Michael Nutter and many...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A lifelong Northern Liberties resident

Barbara Geiger, who lives on N. Randolph St.Barbara Geiger grew up in Northern Liberties when it was a bit like a mini-Ukraine.“Growing up, this block...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A lifelong Bridesburg resident

Teresa Pyott, who lives on Edgemont Street.Teresa Pyott said she has many memories of Bridesburg, some more striking than others.“I saw Franklin Delano Roosevelt riding down...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A Bridesburg student

Albert Waskiewicz, who lives on Salmon Street.Albert Waskiewicz is committed to Bridesburg in perhaps the most prominent way a 17-year-old student can be — he’s president of...

Remembering Fire Captain Michael Goodwin

Hundreds of motorcyclists rode from Port Richmond to South Philadelphia in honor of Capt. Goodwin.Hundreds of motorcyclists rode an honor ride in remembrance of Capt....

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A lifelong Port Richmond resident

Theresa Varillo, who lives on Gaul Street.You might say Theresa Varillo’s Port Richmond home is the rock of her life.She’s lived in it since she was...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: New to Northern Liberties

Aimee Viggiani, who lives at 2nd and Brown streets.Aimee Viggiani moved from the Northeast to Northern Liberties with a bit of hesitation.“I had a misconception...

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