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Bucks County Man Sentenced to 30 to 64 Years for Killing His 82-Year-Old Mother

William Michael Ingram, 51, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, to 30 to 64 years in state prison for the June 2024 killing of his 82-year-old mother, Dolores...

95% of Philly School Speed Cushions Fail Safety Standards

A newly released report from the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office details extensive noncompliance in speed cushions installed outside city schools, finding that nearly all reviewed locations failed to meet...

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...

Riverward upcoming events for this week, June 27

Music and fireworksFriends of Penn Treaty Park present musical act Fusebox June 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. followed by the Penn’s Landing fireworks,...

Concilio — a Philly cultural institution — celebrates 50 years

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Concilio — the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations — the oldest Latino organization in Philadelphia.To celebrate, the city will play host...

Keep on voting!

This summer, Star will present its “Best of the Riverwards 2012” issue! We need your vote! Mail ballot to: Star Newspapers, Editor Mikala Jamison,...

Homes in Bridesburg among those owned by subpoenaed landlords

Philadelphia landlords James Walsh (left) and Raymond Hogeland attend a Licenses and Inspections and Public Safety Committee hearing on bad landlords arranged by Councilman...

“AJ’s Angels” Correction

On the cover of the Port Richmond/Bridesburg edition of today’s Star, we incorrectly listed the date of the “AJ’s Angels” beef-and-beer for AJ Hite...
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