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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...

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...

Firefighter Pat Nally recalls Buck Hosiery blaze

Kelly Mosca helps fiance Firefighter Pat Nally with his back brace. Pat, who survived the warehouse fire which killed Fire Lt. Robert Neary and...

From bakeries to billboards, Fishtown locals chime in at zoning meeting

During a meeting of the Fishtown Neighborhood Association’s zoning committee, held Tuesday, June 12, at the Fishtown Rec. Center, located on Montgomery Street near...
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