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Made on American Street Festival is on tap

The Made on American Street Festival will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 2-6 p.m., at 1445 N. American St. (between Mascher Street...

Local students contribute to BLOCS gala

Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools last week held its annual gala at the Crystal Tea Room. The event included a hand-painted backdrop, titled Lighting...

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...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: New to Port Richmond

Sean McGettrick, who lives on Cedar Street.Moving to the River Wards was a sort of quest for 32-year-old Sean McGettrick — that is, until he found the...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: New to Fishtown

Sean Gibbons, who lives on E. Montgomery Ave.Sean Gibbons and his wife decided to move to Fishtown just shy of a year ago because,...

The River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New

Photo of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge over the Delaware River. CARINA MCKEE / STAR PHOTOHow newcomers and lifelong residents, young and old, see life in...

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

Jerry McGonigle, who lives in the Marie Lederer Senior Center.Jerry McGonigle looks at Palmer Park, across the street from his home in the former St....

It’s (almost) growing season in the River Wards

Volunteers at Little Berlin Fairgrounds’ garden, Angela McQuillan, left, and Tyler Kline, center, work on a raised bed. They were among many residents in...

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