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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,...

In latest River Wards house collapse, two homes are ‘a total loss’

The announcement comes less than two months after a similar situation occurred at 633 and 635 E. Thompson Street in early February.The city Department...

Flying high

Bridesburg native and Troop 120 member earns Eagle Scout.By Melissa KomarWhile Nikolas Korn, 15, may seem like your average teenager, he recently joined the ranks of...

Concert Review: The Pixies at the Fillmore

Had the entire crowd walked out of the Fillmore mid-show Monday night and been replaced by a blessing of unicorns, I’m not sure ol’...

River Wards events for the week of March 20

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...

Time to shine

River Ward Theatre Company prepares for first full-scale production.By Melissa KomarThe energy in the room was practically palpable last Tuesday night at Monkiewicz Recreation Center.The...

Generational generosity

Bridesburg-based Girl Scout Troop 9378 running community project to benefit seniors.By Melissa KomarDozens of girls bubbled with excitement last Thursday in their meeting room at St....
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