Sometimes, even a garden needs a lawyer
In Philadelphia, community gardens are often rooted on shaky ground.When neighbors and communities come together to clean vacant, abandoned lots — which have often sat unused for...
‘Battle for City Hall’ awfully quiet
Billed as the “Battle for City Hall,” last Wednesday’s political debate at Port Richmond’s Veteran Boxers Association wasn’t very heated.But, as the one of the...
Civic group helped bust short dumpers
Kristie Landry probably didn’t see herself as a crime fighter when she signed up for the Fishtown Neighbors Association’s Beautification Committee. But that was...
Halloween fun for the river wards
Bridesburg Halloween ContestA Halloween Contest for boys and girls 10 and under with trophies, door prizes and treats will take place Oct. 29 at...
You can help: New program keeps an eye on Philly streets
It was a June morning I’ll never forget.I’d just arrived at work and was about to start looking through the day’s papers and blogs when...
Strip club beef ends in gunfire
An argument that began inside The Cove strip club in Port Richmond spilled on to the street and quickly turned violent on Wednesday, Oct....