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...
Fishtown weighs in on zoning errors
Fishtown neighbors speak to a city planner about zoning in their area at a recent meeting. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTODid you that Konrad Square — the...
Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Oct. 9
Demolition of Ortlieb’s underway in NoLibsA few weeks ago, demolition began at Ortlieb’s Brew House in Northern Liberties, reported PlanPhilly.Located at North 3rd and Poplar...
