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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,...

Elected officials, residents rail against possibility of Kensington-area safe injection site at Harrowgate meeting

Representatives from Safehouse detailed the organization’s plans to open the country’s first safe-injection site in Philadelphia in front of community residents at Thursday evening’s...

Fishtowners overwhelmingly disapprove of potential Starbucks on Frankford Ave.

The meeting was held because of an ordinance passed by former City Councilman Frank DiCicco called the Central Delaware Zoning Overlay, which mandates that...

River Wards events for the week of April 3

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.FNA zoning meetingThe Fishtown Neighbors Association will hold a zoning meeting on Tuesday, April 2,...

At last, the Swimmo will come back to life

The Swimmo initially closed its doors two years ago because of plumbing issues.Rebuild is a citywide initiative to rebuild parks and community centers in the...

Hungry for more

Rizzo PAL wrestler earns a spot on the podium at PIAA wrestling championship second time around.By Melissa KomarAngel Garcia showed up hungry in Hershey nearly three...

River Wards events for the week of March 28

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.LOPR breakfast fundraiserLadies of Port Richmond will host its 15th annual breakfast fundraiser on...
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