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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...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Dec. 23

Another sinkhole in NoLibsNeighbors on the 900 block of N. Randolph Street awoke to no water service on the morning of Dec. 16.The water was instead...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 23

Walking Fish Theatre’s ‘American Fairy Tales’B. Someday Productions will present a family-friendly, holiday performance of ‘American Fairy Tales’ through Dec. 31 at Walking Fish Theatre,...

STAR holiday delivery notices

Christmas Village in LOVE Park. FROM WIKIMEDIA COMMONSThere will be no STAR delivery on Weds., Dec. 25, 2013, or on Weds., Jan. 1, 2014....

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Dec. 18

Triple shooting in Kensington leaves one deadOne man was killed and two others are in critical condition after a triple shooting on the 3300 block...

SNAPSHOTS: Around Port Richmond for the holidays

ShopRite of Aramingo staff with Philadelphia Eagle Fletcher Cox. SUBMITTED PHOTOA couple of PAL youngsters smile with Santa at the Rizzo PAL in Port...

Neighborhood stories: Next door’s nonfiction

The Mercer Street home now, after Betty passed away and the home was cleared of her signature decor. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOThe house across...
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