One person’s trash is another’s puppet
When you think of puppets, what comes to mind? Oscar the Grouch shouting from his garbage can? Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy?What about a...
Walking for Wayne, and for justice
July 28 will mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Fishtown man Wayne Elliss, Jr.On that day, the family and friends of the 21-year-old...
Truly healthier ‘hoods?
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABelgrade Delicatessen owner Kimberly Flanagan said that Philadelphians were simply raised to eat differently than other Americans.“Compare Philly to living down South,” she...
KANAC office moves from Allegheny Avenue
Port Richmond residents who once used the Allegheny Avenue office of the Kensington Area Neighborhood Advisory Committee (KANAC) will now need to go elsewhere...
WCRP to use 10K grant for its Tenant Services program
The Women’s Community Revitalization Project, a nonprofit working to build affordable housing and provide supportive services to low-income women and their families, has received...
Finnigan’s Wake co-owner withdraws PTSSD request
Bodine Street (right), at Finnigan’s Wake on Spring Garden Street. Last week, the co-owner withdrew a submission for $74,000 from the PTSSD. The bar...