Winterizing your rain barrel
Rain Check provides tips for keeping rain barrel in good condition during cold weatherBy Melissa KomarAs temperatures continue to drop and snow continues to fall in...
Weather Update: Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools to remain closed
Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 5.The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s office of...
Recycle your Christmas tree with the help of three neighborhood organizations
All trees brought to the event must be bare and ornament-less.This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Fishtown Neighbors Association, New Kensington...
Movers and Shakers: Not moving and turning complaints into action
Lifelong Port Richmond resident Maryann Trombetta sticks to her roots, uses social media and walks the streets to stay aware of neighborhood issues.By Melissa KomarMaryann...
Putting a stop to speeding
Fishtown residents circulate petition calling for stop sign at Frankford and Montgomery avenuesBy Melissa KomarFor Kimberly Geisler, the tipping point was when a car flipped...
Altruistic elves
Port Richmond residents collect donations and present to Nativity B.V.M. Place residents for Christmas“I really liked bringing the bags and helping out the seniors...