Northern Liberties actress stars in Ibsen classic

New 24th District commanding officer introduced

Fishtown businesses call for increased police patrols

It was standing room only at Cook and Shaker on Albert Street last Wednesday evening when local business owners gathered for a Fishtown Area Business Association meeting to discuss their growing concerns about crime in the neighborhood.

Walnut Street Theatre expands in Port Richmond

Methadone clinic gets green light

Last week, the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Kensington Hospital methadone clinic’s move from its current location in the hospital to 2100 N. Front St. on the border of East Kensington.

A day at city hall

Little Flower’ junior Alexis Colon kicks off the 2014 PAL Day at City Hall with Mayor Nutter, her designated politican to…

River Wards events for the week of Feb. 26

Pierogi Week

Pierogi Week is from Sunday, Feb. 23, to Sunday, March 2, in the “Capitol of Polish Pierogies.” Notable establishments that serve pierogies include Green Rock Tavern on E. Lehigh Avenue, Donna’s Bar on Allegheny…

Neighborhood news in brief for the week of Feb. 26

SKCP rejects Hope Street townhomes

The South Kensington Community Partners Planning and Zoning Committee unanimously rejected a proposal for the construction of residential duplexes and townhomes on Hope Street last…