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Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for stories,...

Reunions

HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Class of 1984. 40th reunion. Friday, Nov. 22. Southampton Room, 2980 Southampton Road. 7-11 p.m. https://www.arhs.me/class84reunion. • Archbishop Ryan Class of 1999. 25th reunion. Saturday, Nov....

A little muscle, a lot of heart

John Newman, 17, who will recieve his Eagle Scout medal on May 11, in Lorimer Park in Montgomery County. He said pulling Japanese knotweed...

Vacant Front Street banks’ fate in judge’s hands

A proposal to demolish historic banks at Front and Norris streets and build low-income housing is being fought in court by two Kensington women...

Celebrating 30 years of dance in Philly

Pat Kaminski (center) and alumni from the Penn Academy Dance group at the April 20 recital in the Northeast. STAR FILE PHOTOStudents past and present...

Wynn plans two East Coast casinos — Fishtown and Boston

The proposed designs of Wynn Everett outside Boston, left, and Wynn Philadelphia, right. RENDERINGS BY WYNN RESORTSWould Wynn build the exact same casino in both...

Fishtown’s annual St. LauRUNtius 5k

Saint Laurentius students hold signs saying “We Support Boston,” and “Saint Laurentius School, Running for Boston, We You.” PHOTOS BY SUE PHILLIPSSee images of...

Local college star offers basketball clinic to River Wards kids

Jen McCook, née Ricco, in a player’s card from her time playing basketball for Temple. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEN MCCOOKPort Richmond mom Jen McCook will...

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