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End of an era
Though the Port Richmond annual Memorial Day parade won’t take place this year, locals are working to make sure veterans are honored in some way. ... Full story
Fishtown and Darell Clarke: a perfect pair
“No politician has done more for Fishtown,” said Hetzell Advisory Council treasurer Shawn Murphy of City Council President Darrell Clarke. ... Full story
Neighborhood demographics: clear like never before
Thanks to the new tool CultureBlocks, the public can see the specifics of any city area, especially as they relate to creativity and the arts. The tool could help ‘leverage cultural activity into neighborhood revitalization.’ The River Wards, then, could see increased assistance to the arts and culture community. ... Full story
Neighbors encouraged to stay vigilant in light of recent crime
Philadelphia Police Department District 24 Captain Charles Vogt said he's not seeing an uptick of crime in Port Richmond, despite what some neighbors might feel. With a limited number of police resources available, he said, residents have to help be the eyes and ears of the neighborhood. ... Full story
PHOTO GALLERY: Never a dull moment
Spring has sprung in the River Wards, and everyone’s out and about, keeping busy around the neighborhoods. Here, snapshots from several notable moments in the communities. SEE IMAGE GALLERY AT RIGHT.
Neighborhood news in brief
The River Wards LOVE their parks; St. Benjamin Brewery in Kensington reaches fundraising goal; woman punched by cop gets big reward; John Taylor could become chairman of the Philadelphia Republican Party. ... Full story
River Ward events for the week of May 15
Keep up with the goings-on in your neighborhood with our "Around the Neighborhoods" guide. ... Full story
A memorial’s missing name
One Fishtown veteran wants to include a plaque on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in honor of the first Philadelphian to die in the war — a Port Richmond man. ... Full story
A Fishtown fashionista styles for the small screen
A local fashion designer is building a reputation, and her style knowledge has earned her invites to several of TV's biggest talk-shows. ... Full story
Documentary team catches crime on film
A trio of filmmakers documenting the realities of poverty and crime in Kensington were thrust into the spotlight after they captured raw footage of a recent shooting in Port Richmond near the border of Kensington, but the documentarians say their project is about more than this one incident. ... Full story
A message of hope
"Breast cancer is not a death sentence anymore. People can survive." — Judi Blue, breast cancer survivor ... Full story
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John Loftus
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