New commanding officer in town
An exclusive interview with the new captain of the 26th District.Earlier this month, the Philadelphia Police Department announced more than 100 promotions within its ranks.Those...
Port Richmond woman opens Fishtown’s first cycle studio
Ciclo at 2040 Frankford Ave. is Fishtown’s first cycle studio. ALI EAVES / STAR PHOTOFishtown’s first cycle studio had its inaugural ride on Saturday, March 8.Not...
New Port Richmond group opposes Grace Townhomes
A brand-new Port Richmond community group, Port Richmond Action Community Association West, voted 22–2 against the proposed Grace Townhomes development at its first meeting...
River Wards events for the week of March 26
Caregiver supportThe first lecture in the CARES (CAregivers REducing Stress) caregiver support program lecture series will be on Wednesday, March 26, from 9:30 a.m....
Battle of the brains
AJ Thompson, the director of the competition, addressed students and spectators before the event kicked off. CAROLAN DIFIORE / STAR PHOTOA different type of March...
Police seek suspects in South Kensington shooting
A man was shot in a robbery on W. Thompson Street between N. Howard Street and N. Mascher Street in South Kensington early Saturday morning.In...