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Spring brings new Cloud Cups Gelato scoop shop

There’s a brand-new gathering spot for lovers of gelato. The traditional Italian dessert treat has found a home at the MaKen Studios North building...

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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,...

Halloween events

Halloween “Freaky Farm”Join neighbors for a fun Halloween attraction — starting Friday, Oct. 26 and running through Tuesday, Oct. 30, visit the corner of Thompson and Albert...

It’s almost election time: meet your local candidates!

Race: 1st District in the State Senate; runs from South Philly through Fishtown, Northern Liberties and Kensington.Candidate: Larry Farnese, DemocratBackground: Farnese, 44, an attorney who...

Please donate to the Eleanor Smylie Community Fund

Dear Reader:The Northeast Times, a sister publication of Star, this week is launching its 57th annual Eleanor Smylie Community Fund, which aids our neighbors...

And they all fall down

Tower Investments, led by real estate developer and CEO Bart Blatstein, obtained demolition permits earlier this month to demolish the Henry F. Ortlieb Brewery,...

Port Richmond vs. breast cancer

The members of the Ladies of Port Richmond say that despite the group’s name, its cause isn’t Port Richmond-specific.Of course it isn’t — the non-profit, now...

River Ward events for the week of October 17

PTSSD seeks board memberThe Penn Treaty Special Services District is requesting letters of interest and background information from individuals who would like to fill its...

Kensington activist makes bid to turn the White House ‘green’

This November, River Wards residents will see a local mom on the ballot for vice president of the United States. But although Americans in...

Rep. John Taylor’s Seniors Expo: still going strong after 23 years

Seniors received free blood-pressure tests, massages and information about everything from insurance to medical technologies at state Rep. John Taylor’s annual Seniors Expo on...

Furniture store’s zoning denial was supported by 28 signatures

Concerned that some people in the community believe she and her parents have run the competition out of town, Catherine Jennings said she always...

In Romney T-shirt uproar, both sides call for threats to stop

In the wake of what’s become a national discussion about the freedom of speech in schools, Samantha Pawlucy and Lynette Gaymon both have seen...

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