Tag: ladies of port richmond

Port Richmond: Resident Honors Parents Through Charity

June 12, 2015

Beach toys rest against Anne Paul’s couch, not far from the ice-cream kit. Gardening pots accompany boxes of grow-it-yourself fruit and vegetable seeds that range from strawberries to hot peppers. She makes sure her house is

Port Richmond: The Ladies of Port Richmond Raise Money For Cancer Research and Education

May 26, 2015

With the recent accusations of fraud made toward the Cancer Fund of America, Children’s Cancer Fund, Cancer Supportive Services and the Breast Cancer Society, the past week has not necessarily been a victory lap for

Port Richmond: For Lifelong Resident, a Decade of Giving Back

January 6, 2015

In 2004, Mary Louise Leuters invited a few friends to the kitchen at her house in Port Richmond. The two time breast cancer survivor said she wanted to start a group with the hope of

Port Richmond: Block Cleaning Unites Community

November 13, 2014

The sounds of brooms, shovels, brushes and laughter filled the streets early Saturday morning. The neighborhood that is usually quietly waking up was wide-awake and cleaning their block. With a bit of planning from the

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: For Breast Cancer Survivor, Volunteering Was Not Enough

April 24, 2012

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 Richmond community eagerly walked into St. Adalberts School Hall on