News

Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

A day of service – not a day off – for Port Richmond students

Sixth grader Zaire Davis described Dr. King as “a good person trying to get rid of all the negativity in the world and make...

A public safety announcement from the 26th Police District

Capt. Krista Dahl Campbell offers suggestions to local businesses prior to upcoming Eagles game on Sunday nightA message for members of the 26th Police District:To...

Making art that matters

NLArts campers celebrate Martin Luther King Day by painting buttons for other childrenThe purpose of the art project was “to make a keepsake memento to...

Creative trash can trend continues

EKNA seeks artists for lid designs for trashcan initiative in KensingtonBy Melissa KomarWhile litter can be chalked up as an eyesore, eye-catching trash cans are...

More eyes for Olde Richmond

Olde Richmond Civic Association receives $50,000 grant from PTSSD for Safe Streets security camera system initiativeEditor’s note: This article originally appeared in the January...

Funding a brighter future

Anonymous donor matches H.A. Brown fundraiser goal for Google ChromebooksBy Melissa KomarH.A. Brown Elementary School received an unexpected, but welcome gift this holiday season.On Thursday,...
Current Edition Star