Ex-Lt. Josey’s acquittal a ‘true smack in the face’
City Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez (D-7th dist.) (right) speaks at a rally Friday to protest the acquittal of Jonathan Josey, who hit Aida Guzman...
Fishtown Hotspurs score another tournament win
The Fishtown Hotspurs, after winning the New Jersey Indoor State Cup (U-9 division), in their winners’ T-shirts, with coach Bobby Mulvenna (back right) and...
Are you a businesswoman in the River wards?
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with Star’s special section, “Businesswomen in the River Wards,” coming Wednesday, March 20. For details and to...
Wild car chase ends in Northern Liberties
Alleged police car thieves Blake Bills, 24, and Shayna Sykes, 23, led Camden and Philadelphia police on a wild chase Tuesday morning that ended...
Port Richmond Books thrives, even if it is ‘haunted’
Greg Gillespie, co-owner of Port Richmond Books on Richmond St. The store is seeing more customers than ever, he said. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOEven...
Rizzo PAL girl among ‘Honorary Public Officials’ on PAL Day
The students who were honored at the 40th annual PAL Day at City Hall. IMAGE FROM PHILLYPAL.WORDPRESS.COMEmma Hetrick, a distinguished student of Franklin Towne...