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Port Richmond: Woman in Critical Condition After Stabbing, Heroin Addiction Testimonials, and Tire Garden Beautification Project

July 14, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Woman critical after stabbing in Port Richmond – Philadelphia police are on the hunt for [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: Wooden Block Party, Richmond Branch Library Activities, Farm To Families Pick-Up And Other Events This Week

July 12, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. NKCDC Office Hours: Wednesday, July 12th, 4-7 p.m. – Firm Hope Baptist [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Marijuana Dispensaries, Street Racing And Theft In The Neighborhood

July 10, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

In case you missed in, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: State awards one marijuana dispensary in Fishtown, two in Northeast – Pennsylvania Department of Health [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: Five Bars Worth Rolling Into After Work

June 14, 2017 Kevin Hayes 3

Port Richmond is working class stronghold nestled between Aramingo Avenue and the Delaware River. The area is filled with blue collar Philadelphians and in the tradition of working hard and then relaxing with a cold [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: Neighborhood Theater Company Presents “Man of la Mancha.”

March 18, 2016 Alison L Kuklinski 0

The Theatre Company of Port Richmond has been preparing for their spring musical “Man of La Mancha.” The company has made plenty of progress over the years. They began 32 years ago, performing at Nativity Parish. [continue reading…]

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LGBTQ: Drew By Day, Drag By Night

February 24, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant 0

When the sun goes down, the transformation of Drew Gaver begins. “I started drag, in earnest, about three years ago,” said Gaver, who performs as BEV. “I dabbled around with just kind of goofing off [continue reading…]

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Infrastructure: Five Projects Commuters Need to Know About

February 3, 2016 Daniel T. Pelligrine 0

 If last year is anything to go by, then 2016 is set to be a year full of disruption for commuters in Philadelphia, even without a visit from the Pope. And with 30 projects underway [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Senior Citizens Showcase Their Inner Artists And More

December 2, 2015 pnadmin 0

Friday afternoons at St. Anne’s Senior Community Center are never a bore. The weekly Clay Creations class, taught by Anne Koszalka, highlights many seniors’ weeks and gives them something to look forward to on Fridays. [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: The “Not” Forgotten One

October 20, 2015 pnadmin 0

Philadelphia has a reputation of honoring fallen war veterans from an array of different wars. Some of the more notable memorials consist of the, Doughboys World War One Memorial at 2nd and Spring Garden streets, [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015 pnadmin 1

Port Richmond is a close knit community, known for its large Polish and Irish immigrant population. That said, there is plenty of diversity within the borders of the region. This diversity is seen throughout the community [continue reading…]

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