City Licenses and Inspections forces scrapyard that caught fire to shut down again
The incident was hardly a surprise for many neighborhood residents, who have long been annoyed with the scrapyard’s presence in the community.The fire was...
Decades of dedication to MDA
Fishtown native prepares for 48th year of annual outdoor fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association amid adversityBy Melissa KomarWalt Pomroy has set up a stand across...
From the country to the city
Courtney Eshleman’s Show Us Your Bloom’s winning urban gardenBy Tom BeckCourtney Eshleman got it from her mom.“My mom has massive gardens,” Eshleman said. “They’re beautiful. She’s really...
Herbal education
Free presentations about herbs continue at Emerald Street Community Farm through the summerEver wonder how thyme could be used for congestion, turmeric could calm inflammation,...
River Wards events for the week of July 19
Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodSt. George revised Mass scheduleSt. George Parish, 2700 E. Venango St., new Mass schedule is...
Going Solar in the City
The Solarize Philly program is currently in its second phase of signing up Philadelphia residents to group purchase solar panels for their homes at...