River Ward events for the week of October 16
‘Spooktacular’ at Campbell SquareJoin in on a Halloween costume parade and trick-or-treating in the park. The bash will run from noon to 2 p.m. on...
Walking for a worthy cause
Tristan Ruby of Fishtown, center, with performers at the black-tie GayBINGO event to raise funds to fight HIV and AIDS. JEFF FUSCO FOR AIDS FUNDThis...
A local groomer gone green
Amelia Breslin, owner of Poochie’s Place, shows off the fur she collected from two dogs — which will soon be recycled. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOComing up...
The ‘Model Block’ makes its debut
Representatives from NKCDC, PNC, LISC and local businesses unveil the ‘Model Block’ and fence on the 300 block of E.Girard Ave. last week. MIKALA...
A legacy ends quietly in the River Wards
George Herbert in front of the Joseph T. Sekula Funeral Home. Herbert, Sekula’s grandson, wanted to continue the family business but he was recently...
Taking cleaning off cancer patients’ plates
Raylene Arko (center) of Port Richmond with her cleaning team. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOFor Port Richmond’s Raylene Arko, cleaning has deep meaning, especially when...