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Patty McClosky discusses her plans to change her community with her group "Port Richmond on Patrol."
Crime

Port Richmond: For Patty McCloskey, Building a Community is No Walk in the Park

September 24, 2014

A group of teenagers are creating serious problems for the residents of Port Richmond, said Patty McCloskey. She said consuming alcohol, doing drugs and trashing the park are a few of the localized problems that can

Featured Stories

Port Richmond: 95 Revive, A Beneficial Long-term Project Causing Short-term Problems

July 30, 2014

It’s called 95 Revive, a project currently being conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The plans involve improving and rebuilding I-95, its bridges and interchanges. A major sector of the project includes reconstructing and

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Richmond Eateries

July 15, 2014

It is easy to argue that Port Richmond has some of the most culturally diverse food in the city of Philadelphia. Residents range from multiple nationalities, creating a melting pot of eateries in the neighborhood.

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Fate Of Nativity BVM Lies In The Hands Of The State Supreme Court

July 14, 2014

Members of the Port Richmond community continue to pray a verdict will soon be reached on a proposal to convert the abandoned Nativity BVM School into senior housing. The school closed its doors in 2008.

Fishtown

Port Richmond: Do Good Brewing Company, Serving the Community One Tap at a Time

July 9, 2014

It was a childhood dream of Kensington native Tom Sheridan to give back to his community while doing something that he loves. Since he can remember, beer has always been his passion. That factor alone

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Swiacki Meats Serves More Than Kielbasa

July 8, 2014

Serving the top of the line in Polish food since the 1950s, Stan and Ed Swiacki Meats is in the process of being passed down to the third generation. “My husband’s father started it all, and then

Featured Stories

Port Richmond: Construction Continues to Dominate Livingston Street

July 3, 2014

Since the beginning of May there has been a massive construction project on Livingston Street in Port Richmond. The block, along with many others throughout the neighborhood, is being reconstructed to replace old pipes underground.

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Portside Arts Center Seeks To Combat Delinquency, Promote Creativity

July 2, 2014

On a sweltering mid June afternoon, Port Richmond resident Michelle Williams sat on a bench at the Cione Playground. Referred to as St. Anne’s Park by the locals (because of its proximity to the now

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Friends of Campbell Square Bring Neighbors Together for Another Great Event

June 27, 2014

In the past, Campbell Square Park was known as a gathering place for drug addicts. In 1989, Friends of Campbell Square formed to create a clean and safe environment for Port Richmond residents. “There was a

Kensington

Port Richmond: Local Business ReStore Helps Homeowners Do Environmentally-Friendly Renovations

June 26, 2014

Though almost 11 years have passed since the architectural salvage company originally opened its doors in 2003, ReStore hasn’t strayed away from its original mission. Linda Mellish, the company’s owner, set out to save useful

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