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Fall festival Saturday in Burholme

Bella Victor Ministries will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at 1128 Cottman Ave. in Burholme. Coffee and pie will be served, and there will...

Bank robber sought

Philadelphia police and the FBI are looking for a bank robbery suspect. The suspect is wanted for three jobs, all using a demand note. The first robbery took place on Aug....

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 13

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodA Magic Sleigh Ride with John McBrideThe Star Facebook page will feature A Magic Sleigh...

A wrap on Ontario Street

Shooting for M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming Glass finishes at Ontario St. Comics in Port RichmondFink had the perfect response.“And I said, ‘Now that you mention...

Special treat with Santa

PROPAC and Port Richmond Town Watch to host annual Lunch with Santa event for neighborhood childrenBy Melissa KomarChristmas is coming early for some of Port...

EPA and Clean Air Council host workshop to combat air pollution in Kensington region

The Clean Air Council obtained access to between 20 and 30 air monitors, which residents can sign up to potentially have put inside or...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 6

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodAdaire School Bake SaleThe Alexander Adaire Bake Sale will take place on Thursday, Dec....

Amid neighborhood instability, affordable housing brings new residents to Kensington

NKCDC hit a number of roadblocks trying to lease out 51 affordable units at the brand new Orinoka Civic House.By Max MarinThe New Kensington Community Development...
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