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April 25, 2013
Residents and volunteers hope the new dog park will be ready soon.

In the near future East Palmer Street will see a new dog park right next to Shissler Recreation Center.  Dog owners in Fishtown consider this … Read the full story >>

Fashion, Fishtown, Kensington, Northern Liberties, Port Richmond, South Kensington »

April 19, 2013
Grand opening decorations were used to attract new customers.

Little Shop of Dresses, formerly known as Once Wed Again, celebrated its grand opening last weekend with discount deals, hors d’oeuvres, champagne and a flock … Read the full story >>

Economy, Fishtown, Port Richmond, Zoning »

April 11, 2013
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The Fishtown Neighbors Association granted its support with a 173-55 vote Monday night to billionaire casino developer Steve Wynn’s proposal to build a resort and … Read the full story >>

Crime, Fishtown, Housing, Port Richmond »

April 3, 2013
The house on Belgrade Street was targeted last week. Its damages were still visible despite being boarded up.

A home on the 2300 block of Belgrade Street was the target of a potential firebombing late last week.  There were no injuries reported, the … Read the full story >>

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April 24, 2012
Sue Pringle (left), a certified arborist, works alongside group leader Susan Freenan (right) dig a space for a new tree in Port Richmond.

The miserable wet and cold did all it could to dampen the spirits of the Philly Tree Tenders as they attempted last weekend to spread … Read the full story >>

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April 24, 2012
Mary Louise Leuters, a two-time breast cancer survivor, sat at her dining room table where she came up with the idea of the Ladies of Port Richmond.

Friendly smiles, shades of pink, a hot plate and gift baskets were all factors in the Ladies of Port Richmond annual kick-off breakfast. The Port … Read the full story >>

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April 11, 2012
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A new 92,000-square-foot Wal-Mart will officially open its doors today at the Aramingo Crossings Shopping Center at 2200 Wheatsheaf Lane, bringing an estimated 300 jobs … Read the full story >>

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December 1, 2011 (One Comment)
Maryanne Omelchuk stands proudly outside her tent.

Some of the Occupy Philly protestors, many of them homeless, have set up tents in Port Richmond after being evicted from outside of City Hall…. Read the full story >>

Housing: A Special Report, Port Richmond, Social issues, Zoning »

June 27, 2011 (6 Comments)
Kids will have a much nicer building to play in front of once Nativity is converted.

Port Richmond senior Eileen Woods said she and her girlfriends were excited to hear about future senior housing at Nativity because it was their former … Read the full story >>

Housing: A Special Report, Port Richmond, Social issues »

June 27, 2011
Volunteers at St. Anne's serve lunch to the seniors every weekday.

Due to limited housing for the seniors in the neighborhood, many opt for housing opportunities in neighboring areas such as Fishtown, Bridesburg or Kensington to … Read the full story >>