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Governor celebrating Small Business Week in Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro marked the beginning of Small Business Week with events across the commonwealth dedicated to bolstering Pennsylvania’s economy by supporting the state’s...

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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 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays,...

On St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate, but remember

Local historian Ken Milano shows off historical artifacts found in his research for his forthcoming book, “The Kensington Riots.” STAR PHOTO / SAM NEWHOUSEIn his...

‘Every Philadelphia wrestler should want to be Joe Galasso’

Joe Galasso, a Father Judge junior who lives on Edgemont Street in Port Richmond, pins his opponent in the PIAA state wrestling championship Saturday...

Coke Factory and Winzinger plant concern Bridesburg

The new Winzinger recycling plant on Hedley Street in Bridesburg (pictured) has raised some neighbors concerns about air pollution. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN ADAIRWith increased...

Carroll High’s closure like ‘a dark cloud’ to students

Students at Charles Carroll High School in Port Richmond, which will close, rallied in support of their school Feb. 28 PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTH...

Three River Wards schools will close

After the School Reform Commission voted Thursday night, three River Wards schools were not spared from the largest mass public school closure in Philadelphia...

River Ward events for the week of March 6

Keep up with what’s going on in your neighborhood with our events guide.UPCOMING EVENTSPROPAC/PRTW to meetPROPAC (Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic) and PRTW (Port...

Are you a businesswoman in the River wards?

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with Star’s special section, “Businesswomen in the River Wards,” coming Wednesday, March 20. For details and to...

Beware of Fishtown scammer

The River Wards Crime Watch asks you to be on the lookout for a man posing as a representative of the Fishtown Athletic Club...

Fishtown Hotspurs score another tournament win

The Fishtown Hotspurs, after winning the New Jersey Indoor State Cup (U-9 division), in their winners’ T-shirts, with coach Bobby Mulvenna (back right) and...

Ex-Lt. Josey’s acquittal a ‘true smack in the face’

City Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez (D-7th dist.) (right) speaks at a rally Friday to protest the acquittal of Jonathan Josey, who hit Aida Guzman...

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