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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...

Riverward upcoming events for this week, June 13

Walking Fish showsB. Someday Productions presents the final show of its season, Suburban Motel — two plays in repertory. The plays, Featuring Loretta and The End of...

Vote for Best of the Riverwards 2012!

Later this summer, Star will present its “Best of the Riverwards 2012” issue! We need you to vote!There are a few ways you can support...

Fishtown artist to teach unique classes for kids

Fishtown resident Ellissa Collier said that in an inspiring place like Philadelphia, all the city’s kids have artistic potential.She should know — the 32-year-old teaching artist...

What’s up with Ann Street?

Why is the street torn up along Ann Street at Edgemont Street?That’s what locals were asking last week when they reached out to Star for answers.“It’s...

A man with a plan, and a blog, to combat city blight

Chris Sawyer isn’t a man to rest on his laurels.The 34-year-old Kensington resident is a community advocate — he led a clean up of illegal bandit signs...

Fishtown’s sweetest secret, Whipped Bakeshop

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALike any bakery worth its salt — or perhaps, its sugar — Whipped Bakeshop’s most arresting asset is its smell.Immediately upon entering the Fishtown shop, at 636 Belgrade...
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