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Features in Port Richmond
Community awaits Supreme Court Decision in Nativity BVM Senior Housing
The future of what will become of the former Nativity BVM school building at Belgrade and Madison Streets lie on the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. On Tuesday, March…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 03/12/2014 -
A&E in Port RichmondNew City Brass Rocks St. Anne’s Church
On Friday, February 28, Music at St. Anne’s presented a harmonious treat in Port Richmond with New City Brass—a brass quintet performing an eclectic variety of tunes spanning several centuries.…
Max Pulcini | 03/12/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondA Birthday for Rose
To one, she is a living legend. To another, she is a saving grace. To a third, she's Aunt Rosie. But, if asked what she calls herself, she gently responds:…
Denise M. Krenski | 02/05/2014 -
Features in Port Richmond
Seeking New Leadership for a Good Cause
With the onset of 2014, the Ladies of Port Richmond (LOPR) are gearing up for another successful year of fundraising to help find a cure for Breast Cancer. But, a…
Denise M. Krenski | 01/15/2014 -
Education in Port Richmond
School Choice: Finding the Right School for Your Child
If you’d like to send your child to a different school next year, now’s the time to start the process of researching your options. As Pennsylvania prepares to commemorate National School…
Andrew Campanella | 01/15/2014 -
Lifestyle in Port RichmondArrangement Finders.Com: Thou Shall Not Be Jerks to Third Graders
The religion class lesson plan for third graders attending Catholic schools is to learn and understand the Ten Commandments. Usually, after reciting these moral codes that Catholics are supposed to…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 02/20/2013 -
Community in Port RichmondGiving Continues in the Memory of Port Richmond’s Matty Holmes
In August of 2008, the Riverwards community lost a beloved member. Matthew Holmes, affectionately known as Matty, was only 22 when he was killed in an accident at a steel…
Spirit Staff | 02/13/2013 -
Community in Port RichmondPort Richmond Rallies for Senior Housing
Over a hundred Port Richmond neighbors and multiple elected officials came out to Campbell Square on a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon to show their support for a senior housing project…
Kevin Musselman | 02/06/2013 -
Features in Port RichmondLocal College Student Bound for Africa to Help Animals
De’Ana Grogan, a 20-year-old young woman from Port Richmond, has loved animals for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a small two-bedroom home on Thompson Street, she…
K. Andrew Deffley | 01/23/2013 -
Features in Port RichmondPort Richmond’s Own Jekyll and Hyde: Billy “Black” Clayberger
Billy Black doesn’t know what job he gets roughed up at more—wrestling as his alter ego “Manthing” at DWF/Loco Professional Wrestling, or at the sandwich board at Andy’s Deli (3859…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 01/23/2013 -
Community in Port RichmondFly Your Flag: Port Richmond Memorial Day Parade This Monday
Are you ready for the Memorial Day Parade in Port Richmond? Here’s all the information you will need to plan and get set for one of Port Richmond’s longest and…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 05/23/2012 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Ladies of Port Richmond Need Your Sneakers
Mary Louise Leuters has been living in Port Richmond with her husband Jerry for over 40 years. She spends most of her time and energy on her Presidential duties for…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/25/2012