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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,...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 22

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodWater Ice with a Cop returns to Powers ParkThe Powers Park Conservancy’s third annual “Water...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 15

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodRevised Mass schedule for Port Richmond parishesThe new Mass schedule for St. George, Mother of...

A familiar face

Teacher at Saint George to start first full year as principal in SeptemberThe warm welcome she has received at her second home extends beyond...

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll…

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll out in January“I am really excited,” said Blanca Pacheco, co-director of...

The right call

Fishtown native refs the Rugby World Cup Sevens.By Melissa KomarRefereeing rugby at the international level means Mike O’Brien has made calls on the pitch from Africa...

Streets Department announces change to block party approval process

Applicants must first submit a pre-approval form to their local police districtBy Melissa KomarBefore you blow up that moon bounce or fill up that Dumpster pool — oh,...
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