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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...

Aldo’s Italian Ices correction

FYI: An ad ran in the Port Richmond/Bridesburg edition of Star that listed Aldo’s Italian Ices’ address incorrectly: It is located at 2637 Ontario St.Tomorrow,...

Father’s Day Events

National Fatherhood FestivalOn Saturday, June 16, take Dad out to the 7th-annual National Fatherhood Festival.It’s a free conference that provides workshops centered on educating...

Star’s Summer Calendar Series

Wednesday, June 13At the Reading Terminal Market (12th and Filbert streets) every Wednesday and Saturday starting at 10 a.m., there is a 75-minute walking tour...

NoLibs shooting leaves one dead

Shots rang out in Northern Liberties Monday morning at the restaurant PYT in the Piazza at Schmidt’s, leaving one man dead.Police spokeswoman, officer Jillian Russell,...

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...
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