After 16 years, Port Richmond’s Engine 6 fire station was returned to service on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
At a celebration held at the fire station, located along the 2600 block of Belgrade Street in Philly’s Port Richmond neighborhood, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said she was “giddy” to help note the fact that, after the city closed seven fire stations due to financial issues in 2009, she could tout that nor, all of those have finally been reopened.
“I’m pretty giddy on this morning,” said a smiling Parker…