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Philadelphia Declares June 9 as Civilian Police Oversight Day

Yesterday, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the legacy and continued importance of independent civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia, proclaiming June 9 as “Civilian Police Oversight...

‘In Conversation With The Sopranos’ Coming to Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino Philadelphia will welcome fans of the iconic HBO series "The Sopranos" for a night of unforgettable stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes secrets. "In Conversation with The Sopranos," a...

Borrowing books, building community

Residents organizing free little libraries throughout Bridesburg to promote community interactionBy Melissa KomarVersion:1.0 StartHTML:0000000231 EndHTML:0000010337 StartFragment:0000002953 EndFragment:0000010301 SourceURL:file://localhost/Volumes/RAIDDrive/Production/News/2017/PA/Star/8.2017/8.9/News/+Bridesburg%20Little%20Library.docEven though there is no library in Bridesburg,...

Standout wrestler eyes success despite struggle

Father Judge graduate Joey Galasso bringing grit, determination and work ethic to the mats at Cornell UniversityBy Joe MasonSome might look at a stress fracture...

Good times for a good cause

2nd Street Festival to raise funds for proposed Business Improvement District in Northern LibertiesBy Melissa KomarThe stretch of Second Street between Green Street and Germantown...

New face brings renewed missions to Moffet

Principal Sarah Touma to kick off first year at elementary school with library renovation projectBy Melissa KomarThe first official day for Philadelphia school staff is...

The POWer of a mural

Port Richmond native shows support of military through mural on homeUpon going back up to finish the rest of the painting, Searle remembers that everyone...

Turning pages at the playground

Literacy Night at Glavin Playground highlights Parks and Rec partnership with Read by 4thAnother child who participated in the event was Connor Udris, 7, who...
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