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Call to action

Melissa Komar - September 5, 2018

Community meeting held at Monkiewicz Playground to revitalize siteBy Melissa KomarThe breaking point for Port Richmond residents occurred when a body was allegedly discovered slumped...

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No ‘I’ in ORCA

Melissa Komar - July 11, 2018

Civic elects new board, continues to focus on team-based approachBy Melissa KomarThere’s a new civic board in town, but don’t expect many drastic changes.Olde Richmond Civic...

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Fighting an unsightly blight

Melissa Komar - June 4, 2018

City partners with civic groups, offers incentive to tackle illegal signsBy Melissa KomarTired of looking at posters plastered all over telephone poles and itching to get...

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Given a chance to give back

Melissa Komar - April 10, 2018

ORCA president Don Gould points to lucking out in Kensington for motivation to keep community safe and cleanBy Melissa KomarDon Gould pulls his truck under the...

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Creative trash can trend continues

Melissa Komar - January 12, 2018

EKNA seeks artists for lid designs for trashcan initiative in KensingtonBy Melissa KomarWhile litter can be chalked up as an eyesore, eye-catching trash cans are...

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More eyes for Olde Richmond

Melissa Komar - January 12, 2018

Olde Richmond Civic Association receives $50,000 grant from PTSSD for Safe Streets security camera system initiativeEditor’s note: This article originally appeared in the January...

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Movers and Shakers: Not moving and turning complaints into action

Melissa Komar - January 3, 2018

Lifelong Port Richmond resident Maryann Trombetta sticks to her roots, uses social media and walks the streets to stay aware of neighborhood issues.By Melissa KomarMaryann...

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Movers and Shakers: Giving a swift boot in Bridesburg

Melissa Komar - December 18, 2017

Dan Adair, founder of the Bridesburg Community Action Alliance, aims to lead community in civic engagementBy Melissa KomarLast August, Dan Adair went tire-to-tire with a...

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Moving forward on Moyer Street

Melissa Komar - December 18, 2017

Renderings complete for the potential public space, community meeting to be held“We want to optimize the project plan and vision from the community’s perspective,” McCullough...

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Creative effort to kick trash to the curb

Melissa Komar - December 12, 2017

ORCA unveils ‘Can It’ anti-litter campaign at businesses featuring neighborhood artists’ designs on lids.While designing and hand painting the lids was fun, Bouchard hopes the...

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