Sandwich smackdown
Wawa Welcome America was in full swing last week when the convenience store giant brought its annual Hoagie Day celebration to Independence Mall.The day...
Tomlinson looks to unseat Stack in the 5th district
If elected State Senator for the 5th senatorial district, Republican Mike Tomlinson said he believes he can make a difference.How does he know? He...
Around the neighborhoods (July 3 issue)
Konrad Square flea marketThe Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on Saturday, July 14 and Saturday, July 28 at Konrad Square at...
New L&I Commissioner Williams meets residents at PRWCAN meeting
At a monthly meeting of the Port Richmond West Community Action Network last week, locals were privy to an abundance of important information.Not only...
Kensington’s La Finquita is the little farm that could
In Kensington, in the shadow of an abandoned factory — one that has sat for so long, its “For Sale” sign is rusted and covered in...
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company finds a home, brewpub might be next
Tim Patton — Fishtown resident and Star’s now-monthly “Think Beer, Drink Beer” columnist — said he hopes to bring a low-key, slightly quirky brewpub and nanobrewery to South...