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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

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.

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

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Campbell Square Park Attracts Dog Walkers

June 8, 2011

  On a warm Saturday morning, residents of Port Richmond start off their day at Campbell Square, a three-acre park that lies in the heart of the neighborhood, to walk their dogs. Many of the

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Plans for the Riverfront Discussed Over Water Ice in the Park

June 5, 2011

Once upon a time the ‘River’ was the favored destination for waterside relaxation. “Everyone remembers days on the river. We didn’t need to go to the Jersey shore, that was our beach,” Patty-Pat Kozlowski told

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