Willard Elementary announced as one of city’s slow zone award recipients
The Neighborhood Slow Zone Program is a new program that supports the city’s Vision Zero goal introduced by the mayor in October 2016 to...
FNA looks into a sidewalk cleaning program
“We’re excited that PTSSD is such a good supporter of the FNA,” King said. Frankford Ave, the river, and York Street are expected to...
Contractor behind collapse of Fishtown home will soon have license revoked
Since the Star’s most recent report on the family’s situation, a city-contracted, certified demolition contractor has cleared debris from the location and L&I has...
Face for change
River Wards girl selected as ambassador for nonprofit Down syndrome organization.Miss December: Bernadette Healey was featured in the December photo for the 2018 Nothing...
River Wards events for the week of Feb. 28
Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tigers signupsSignups for the Port Richmond Tigers baseball and softball programs for boys and...
A mother’s love
North Philly mom maintains sobriety working with ACT II at JEVS in the River Wards.By Melissa KomarBy outward appearances, Jennifer Burke, 41, is the typical stay-at-home...