News

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...

What’s up with the budget? Council gets an earful in Kensington

It’s budget season for the Philadelphia City Council, and to obtain public input on the budget for the upcoming year, members of council have...

Keep on food truckin’: PhillyMFA event supports Fishtown’s LSH

The idea of grabbing food when you’re on the go is hardly a new one. Lately in Philly though, it’s your food that’s on...

Honoring heroes at Living Flame Memorial

It was a gray and overcast Wednesday when city officials joined police and fire officials — as well as hundreds of emergency responders — in a somber event...

What will become of Philly schools?

Neighbors hoping to learn more about the Philadelphia School District’s transformation plan — a brutalizing overhaul that calls for the closure of 40 public schools this...

Riverward upcoming events for this week May 2

Breast Cancer WalkThe 8th annual Ladies of Port Richmond Breast Cancer Walk will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m., at the Monkiewicz...

With the RWCW, neighbors unite again against crime

Every year throughout the city, neighbors fill the streets for an evening of peaceful demonstration against crime.National Night Out, which will be held this year...
Current Edition Star
DMCA.com Protection Status