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American Mythologies Exhibition at Germantown Historical Society

The Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the launch of American Mythologies, a new exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed Philadelphia-based artists Tom...

Judge Dugan Vows to Review Ellen Greenberg’s Death on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’

Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Judge Patrick Dugan appeared live on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’ Friday night, where he vowed to conduct a “thorough review” of the death of 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher...

Beware small biz scam

The Federal Trade Commission is warning small business owners to be wary of e-mails that say they’re from the FTC.They’re not, the agency said in...

Coke Factory and Winzinger plant concern Bridesburg

The new Winzinger recycling plant on Hedley Street in Bridesburg (pictured) has raised some neighbors concerns about air pollution. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN ADAIRWith increased...

‘Every Philadelphia wrestler should want to be Joe Galasso’

Joe Galasso, a Father Judge junior who lives on Edgemont Street in Port Richmond, pins his opponent in the PIAA state wrestling championship Saturday...

Carroll High’s closure like ‘a dark cloud’ to students

Students at Charles Carroll High School in Port Richmond, which will close, rallied in support of their school Feb. 28 PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTH...

On St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate, but remember

Local historian Ken Milano shows off historical artifacts found in his research for his forthcoming book, “The Kensington Riots.” STAR PHOTO / SAM NEWHOUSEIn his...

Three River Wards schools will close

After the School Reform Commission voted Thursday night, three River Wards schools were not spared from the largest mass public school closure in Philadelphia...
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