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Krasner Warns Against Retaliatory Shootings in Philadelphia

As temperatures rise in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner warned residents not to respond to violence with retaliation. Speaking Tuesday outside the Office of the District Attorney, Krasner urged...

Philadelphia Library Expands Book Access for Disabled Readers

Near Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians provides reading materials for people who cannot use standard printed books. The organization, commonly called LAMP,...

Developers discuss land remediation before potential large-scale living complex on the waterfront.

For much of the 20th century, the Beach Street property was used for refurbishing purposes, including paint stripping, repainting and the remodeling of older...

It looks like Frankford Avenue is getting a makeover south of Girard

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation introduced plans for the Frankford Avenue Connector Project. Here’s what that is.Marcinkoski said closing off the street would add only...

River Wards events for the week of April 17

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Friends of Richmond Library meetingFriends of Richmond Library will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April...

CHOP doctor wins Lutheran Settlement House’s first Male Ally Award

“It was wonderfully surprising,” Fein said of winning the award. “I was extremely honored and excited.”On Wednesday, May 8, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym...

L&I Commissioner Perri: L&I needs more money to fight contractors’ ‘greed and ignorance’ that’s…

L&I Commissioner Perri: L&I needs more money to fight contractors’ ‘greed and ignorance’ that’s ‘putting the public at risk’According to L&I spokeswoman Karen Guss, the...

Award-winning outlook

Longtime Bridesburg Rec summer camp director recognized for dedication to volunteering.By Melissa KomarFor more than three decades, Melissa McAteer Costello has spent countless hours at...
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