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HomeDan O’Connor

Dan O’Connor

Crime

Port Richmond: Town Watch President Working to Clean Up

July 16, 2015 1

Maryann Trombetta’s efforts aren’t always noticed. In fact, Port Richmond’s town watch, named The Eyes and Ears of Port Richmond, often operates without the knowledge of the community it serves. Until, that is, its annual Christmas [continue reading…]

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