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Community in Port RichmondPHOTOS: Port Richmond Christmas Tree Lighting at Campbell Square
A Port Richmond tradition, the annual tree Christmas tree lighting at Campbell Square was on Friday, December 16th. Santa was in attendance, as everyone there enjoyed candy canes, hot chocolate and cookies.…
Michael Klusek | 12/19/2016 -
A&E in Port RichmondPort Richmond Resident’s Book Now Available
Port Richmond resident Kevin J. Wilson is a self-proclaimed "regular guy," and he wants people to know that. More importantly, he wants to inspire others and help those who…
Thomas Beck | 12/19/2016 -
A&E in Port RichmondRichmond Library Branch Celebrates Local Creativity with Neighborhood Art Show
Residents of Port Richmond and the surrounding area flocked into the Richmond Branch Library (2987 Almond St) on the evening of November 4th as it hosted a unique event that…
James Rennie | 11/10/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondTaylor to Host Free Prescription Drug Take Back Event Oct. 22
In a move to better protect children and the environment from unused medications, Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) will sponsor a Drug Take Back Day. “Rates of prescription drug abuse are…
Spirit Staff | 10/21/2016 -
News in Port RichmondRep. Taylor Hosted Community Shredding Event Sept. 24
Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) hosted a free community shredding event to give residents the opportunity to safely destroy personal paperwork. At the event, local residents shredded 28 containers of more…
Spirit Staff | 09/29/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondPHOTOS: Parks on Tap Stops By Powers Park in Port Richmond
This summer, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation launched their Parks on Tap program, a mobile beer garden that will travel to parks across the city through October.…
Michael Klusek | 09/28/2016 -
News in Port RichmondWomen’s Community Revitalization Cuts Ribbon on 36 New Townhomes in Port Richmond
The Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) and partner Firm Hope Baptist Church cut the ribbon during a ceremony Friday at Grace Townhomes, a newly built residential development that brings…
Spirit Staff | 09/22/2016 -
Education in Port RichmondBreaking the Mold of Education: Liguori Academy Uses Tech to Get Disengaged, At-Risk Students Back on Track Toward College
In his ten years at Northeast Catholic High School, Michael Marrone observed a disturbing pattern of failure among the at-risk students he taught. Time and again, outside factors such…
John Henry Scott | 08/29/2016 -
A&E in Port RichmondCall the Food Network, Port Richmond Podcaster Nicole Yates Is Onto Something!
In 2013, Nathan Roman Kuruna and his wife, Teagan, launched the first-ever Philadelphia Podcast Festival. The city’s podcast scene was small then, with 12 radio-savvy hosts laying down the…
Amy Strauss | 08/25/2016 -
Features in Port Richmond“Wooder Ice Wit’ a Cop” – Riverwards Residents Rally to Show Support for Local Law Enforcement
The recent shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, followed by the tragic deaths of five Dallas police and transit officers, has polarized America. Unfortunately, the mainstream media is willing…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/18/2016 -
Education in Port RichmondOur Lady of Port Richmond Receives Pre-K Expansion Grant From The Philadelphia School Partnership
The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) presented a $60,000 grant to Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School on Wednesday, June 29. The grant will go toward the expansion of…
Patrick Clark | 07/06/2016 -
Photos in Port RichmondGin Blossoms to ACTUALLY Perform in the Riverwards
Nineties rock sensations the Gin Blossoms will be performing at SugarHouse Casino. The Arizona-based band will be bringing the nineties back to the Riverwards on Friday, August 12 at…
Alexa Ross | 06/29/2016