Easy Company’s “Babe” Heffron to be immortalized in bronze at Herron Playground in Pennsport

The northwest corner of 2nd and Reed St. in Pennsport will soon house a memorial to Edward  “Babe” Heffron, a local World War II veteran. Heffron, a member of the legendary Easy Company along with longtime friend “Wild” Bill Guarnere,

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Fourth and Cross unveils new logo and announces construction site party

Andrew Michaels is busy getting his new farm-to-table restaurant Fourth and Cross up and running. Although opening isn’t slated until spring 2015, that isn’t stopping Michaels from having some fun. He’s recently unveiled a new logo, passed through zoning and

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Changes could be coming to St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Church buildings

A zoning notice recently hung on the former convent of St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Church in Pennsport states that four large apartments are being proposed at 338 Wharton St. But that’s not all, the former school located behind the 100-year old  church

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UPDATE: Guinn mural at Manton Street Park & Community Garden to be ready by early November

UPDATE: The new mural will be dedicated on Nov. 15 at a ceremony at Manton Street Park and Community Garden from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be refreshments available and guest speakers. Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts,

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