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Up to 16 Inches of Snow Hits Philadelphia, Snow Emergency Declared

A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow across Philadelphia, triggering a Snow Emergency and activating a citywide response. The National Weather Service reported 14.0 inches of snow...

Blizzard of ’26 Drops 14 Inches at Philadelphia International Airport

The Philadelphia region was hit Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, by a winter storm that rapidly intensified into a bomb cyclone, producing heavy snow, strong winds and widespread impacts across...

The gardens and farms are here to stay

Workers at the Frankford Avenue Garden, on Frankford Avenue and East Huntingdon Street. Members of the Circle of Hope Church, on the border between...

New zoning could bring industry to Bridesburg’s backyard

The view of Daniel Adaire’s backyard on Garden Street in Bridesburg. He said he doesn’t want industrial buildings where trees are, but a December...

Nativity B.V.M. rally of support this weekend

Nativity B.V.M. School, at Belgrade and East Madison streets.If, like many other residents of Port Richmond, you’re in support of proposed senior housing at the...

Presenting: Best of the River Wards 2012!

Star is proud to introduce the winners of the Best of the River Wards 2012 readers’ choice contest.Dear Reader,Well, you did it.You chose the best people,...

The PRWCAN: small, but mighty

The meetings of the Port Richmond West Community Action Network continue to gain traction, with more concerned neighbors attending each month. Although the group’s...

Young anti-violence activist murdered in Kensington, investigation continues

The family of Manuel “Chino” Sanchez (pictured in middle portrait), from left: brother-in-law Greg Buccerino, sister Jasmine, mother Luz, sisters Nana, Kathy, Lisa, Ashley...
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