New L&I Commissioner Williams meets residents at PRWCAN meeting
At a monthly meeting of the Port Richmond West Community Action Network last week, locals were privy to an abundance of important information.Not only...
Kensington’s La Finquita is the little farm that could
In Kensington, in the shadow of an abandoned factory — one that has sat for so long, its “For Sale” sign is rusted and covered in...
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company finds a home, brewpub might be next
Tim Patton — Fishtown resident and Star’s now-monthly “Think Beer, Drink Beer” columnist — said he hopes to bring a low-key, slightly quirky brewpub and nanobrewery to South...
Riverward upcoming events for this week, June 27
Music and fireworksFriends of Penn Treaty Park present musical act Fusebox June 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. followed by the Penn’s Landing fireworks,...
Concilio — a Philly cultural institution — celebrates 50 years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Concilio — the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations — the oldest Latino organization in Philadelphia.To celebrate, the city will play host...
Keep on voting!
This summer, Star will present its “Best of the Riverwards 2012” issue! We need your vote! Mail ballot to: Star Newspapers, Editor Mikala Jamison,...