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North Philly Land Trust Renovates Homes for Low-Cost Rentals

A community land trust operated by the North Philadelphia nonprofit Esperanza is acquiring deteriorated rowhomes and converting them into renovated, below-market rental housing in eastern North Philadelphia. The initiative...

Lucky Duck Opens on Delaware River Waterfront in Philly

On a stretch of the Delaware River that has seen little nightlife activity since Festival Pier closed, a new bar has opened its doors. Lucky Duck began serving customers...

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...

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,...
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