‘Bridesburg born and raised’ won’t stop at fifth grade

Bridesburg Elementary School, 2824 Jenks St., is one of the schools near the busy intersection that is deemed unsafe. MIKALA JAMISON / STAR PHOTO

Fishtown could see less old factories, more new apartments

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of June 26

State senator’s family owns part of Wynn site

State Sen. Michael Stack (D-5th dist.) could be in for a windfall, as the Philadelphia Daily News reported that developer Steve Wynn’s proposed casino and hotel in…

Fourth of July events

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and Wawa’s Welcome America celebrations are among the organizations providing a whole week of Independence Day festivities.

Before the 4th:

River Wards events for the week of June 26

Port Richmond Community Group to meet

PRCG will meet Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians’ church hall basement, on Allegheny Avenue at Gaul Street. Guests will include John Taylor, Mark Squilla, the…

Important Star notes

• To our readers: Star will not be delivered on Wednesday, July 3, due to the 4th of July holiday. We will resume normal publication and delivery on Wednesday, July 10. Thank you for your understanding, and have a wonderful Independence Day celebration!

StarGazing for the week of June 26

Happy birthday Katie! Turning 6 is so much fun. Katie Sortino will do just that on Thursday, June 27. Have a great birthday and a fun summer. Love you lots, Mom and Dad.

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