City Council reaches ‘balance’ in new zoning amendment
Recent tweaks to the zoning code by City Council have angered some River Wards residents, while others are relieved that changes weren’t more severe.City Council...
Tax delinquency, blight, and one blogger’s fight
It’s no secret that one of the prevailing quality-of-life problems in the River Wards, and in the entire city, is blight.Where, then, does blight come...
Holiday happenings in the River Wards
CHARITY DRIVES AND AIDAnthony’s Café toy driveAnthony’s, 319 E. Girard Ave., is hosting its first holiday toy drive for the patients at the Children’s Hospital of...
River Ward events for the week of Dec. 5
Anthony’s Café toy driveAnthony’s, 319 E. Girard Ave., is hosting its first holiday toy drive for the patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Please...
Stick ’em on your stuff: Operation ID stickers could help recover stolen goods
Although many people recognize the holidays as a time of goodwill and giving, some see it only as a time of taking.According to 26th District...
After fatal Kensington space heater fire, fire chief urges caution
The Fire Department is urging all of Philadelphia to stay safe after a fire in Kensington claimed the lives of two men last week.The two...