PAL readies for 26th Police District comeback
PAL set to open doors at St. Anne’s Gym within a month.By Lindsey NolenThe Police Athletic League of Philadelphia received a $250,000 donation last June from...
River Wards events for the week of April 26
Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tot rec programThe Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4625 Richmond St., tot program will begin in September....
Waltzing into retirement
Port Richmond barber shop owner Casimir Kowalski retires after 50 years in the businessBy Melissa KomarThe iconic bunch of cacti in the storefront window had shrunk...
For the Common Good
Unveiling of uncommon schedule solidifies new look for Schmidt’s CommonsBy Kerith GabrielOut with the bro, in with the new.Although it’s not written on a white board...
Max’s Corner: Up close with insects
Star editor Melissa Komar’s column about all things “mommy” in the River WardBy Melissa KomarI vaguely remember going to the insect exhibit at Steve’s Bug Off...
Adding color to a dark part of town
Mural Arts Program eyes adding art to Belgrade Street tunnel.By Lindsey NolenThe tunnel on Belgrade Street between Somerset Street and Lehigh Avenue in Port Richmond has...
