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...
River Ward events for the week of March 6
Keep up with what’s going on in your neighborhood with our events guide.UPCOMING EVENTSPROPAC/PRTW to meetPROPAC (Port Richmond on Patrol and Civic) and PRTW (Port...
Carroll High students rally to keep their school open
Students arrived at Charles Carroll High School early last Thursday morning to protest the potential closure of the school. The School Reform Commission votes...
At the Flower Show, Fishtown and NoLibs blossom
City Planter, 814 N. 4th St., showcasing in Booth 201 at the Philadelphia Flower Show through March 10. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTOSSee our photo...
Beware of Fishtown scammer
The River Wards Crime Watch asks you to be on the lookout for a man posing as a representative of the Fishtown Athletic Club...
Wynn’s Fishtown casino project presented to Port Richmond
Neighbors gathered at Thursday’s meeting with representatives from Wynn’s casino proposal for Fishtown. They wanted answers about how the project might affect or benefit...