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StarGazing for the week of March 20
We're encouraging readers to send in their best wishes, birthday announcements, memorial messages or any other greetings and photos for our "StarGazing" page. Send words and images to: star@bsmphilly.com, or mail non-returnable photo and letter to: Star newspaper, c/o Mikala Jamison, 53 Haddonfield Road, Ste. 306, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. ... Full story
Businesswomen in the River Wards
In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, and March 8 as International Women’s Day, we present in this special advertising section just a few of the hard-working women who own or operate local restaurants, schools or other businesses in your neighborhoods. See our image gallery at right for photos. ... Full story
‘Every Philadelphia wrestler should want to be Joe Galasso’
On Saturday night, the Father Judge junior from Port Richmond became the first Philadelphia wrestler to win a state championship. Galasso’s coach said the wrestling wonder has put his team on the map. ... Full story
Carroll High’s closure like ‘a dark cloud’ to students
The Port Richmond high school is just one of three schools that will close in the River Wards. Two Fishtown schools will stay open, but will be affected by grade changes and an influx of new students. ... Full story
On St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate, but remember
In his newest book, local historian and former Star columnist Ken Milano writes of the history of Irish immigrants in the River Wards. While it’s not a pretty tale, greater understanding can help lead to a greater appreciation for all things Irish this weekend. ... Full story
Spreading that Fishtown Irish spirit
Members of the 2013 AOH/LAOH Division 51 in Fishtown marched in the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday afternoon. The Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Observance Association awarded the group with the Hon. James H.J. Tate Award for “Group that Best Exemplified the Spirit of the Parade.”
Coke Factory and Winzinger plant concern Bridesburg
With increased attendance and community interest, the Bridesburg Civic Association is seeking to make neighbors' voices heard about how far local industry can go. ... Full story
Fishtown briefs: two hit-and-runs, and a new community group
Fishtown news in brief: two sisters survive two hit-and-run accidents just days apart; the MoveOn political group opens a council in 19125. ... Full story
Beware small biz scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning small business owners to be wary of e-mails that say they’re from the FTC. They’re not, the agency said in ... Full story
River Ward events for the week of March 13
Keep up with what's going on in your neighborhood with our "Around the Neighborhoods" guide. ... 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
| Reporter jloftus@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ John Loftus wears a couple of hats — he’s a reporter and, when not pursuing stories, he helps edit stories that are published in the Times. John came to the Northeast Times in 2009, having worked for our prime competitor, the former Northeast News Gleaner. His career has included a healthy dose of reporting and editing at daily newspapers in New Jersey.Log in