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Water Main Break in Philadelphia Forces Residents to Evacuate

A major water main break in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood has displaced residents, caused extensive flooding, and led to road damage.  The incident, which occurred near 4th Street and Girard...

Philadelphia Task Force Targets Kensington Fires Amid Drought

Philadelphia officials have formed a Nuisance Fire Task Force to address the rising number of rubbish and brush fires in the Kensington neighborhood, fueled by an ongoing drought.  Mayor Cherelle...

It’s Hero Thrill Show time

Fans of the annual Hero Thrill Show can catch a glimpse of greatness during a dress rehearsal pep rally in Center City on Aug....

Towne to fight charter revocation

Franklin Towne Charter is poised to continue to educate its high school students while it appeals a decision by the Philadelphia Board of Education...

Franklin Towne fighting back

Franklin Towne Charter High School CEO Brianna O’Donnell is fighting back after the school board voted to begin hearings to consider the revocation of...

Driscoll seeks Council presidency

City Councilman Mike Driscoll is throwing his hat in the ring for Council presidency. Council President Darrell Clarke is retiring, and three potential successors have...

Extending the riverfront trail

Riverfront North Partnership and elected officials last Friday celebrated the grand opening of a new trail segment along the Delaware River. The 0.6-mile trail...

Time to talk Medicaid renewals

Dr. Val Arkoosh, acting secretary of the state Department of Human Services, recently joined leadership from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation for a conversation...
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