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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...

Tips: avoid getting scammed this holiday season

Crooks love the holidays. Their immeasurable bad will is the yin for the yang of everybody else’s yuletide generosity and good cheer.Over the years, cops,...

Fishtown and Port Richmond parks to see renovations, thanks to grants

Penn Treaty Park, one of those in the River Wards that will see major renovations and upkeep thanks to recent grant funds. MIKALA JAMISON...

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Dec. 11

Fishtown drug bustOn Monday, Dec. 2, a joint taskforce of narcotics unit officers and SEPTA Transit Police made a major drug bust on the 1900...

“When it comes to animals, she’s not selfish at all”

Ariana Candelarina, left, and her grandfather, Bill Lorch, with their two pets Princess Midnight (left) and Luigi (right). CAROLAN DIFIORE/ STAR PHOTOOn Ariana Candelarina’s Christmas...

Fairy tales at the Fish

Matt Shell (left) and Sarah Braun (right) rehearse a scene on stage at the Walking Fish Theatre. CAROLAN DIFIORE / STAR PHOTOWhen Michelle Pauls first...

ENTER TO WIN: Star’s holiday home decorating contest!

FROM GAWKER.COMDoes a home on your block really know how to decorate for the holidays? Do you haul out hundreds of dollars in decorations...
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