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95% of Philly School Speed Cushions Fail Safety Standards

A newly released report from the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office details extensive noncompliance in speed cushions installed outside city schools, finding that nearly all reviewed locations failed to meet...

Knicks Crush 76ers 138-89 as Alvarado Hits Eight 3s

The New York Knicks closed the first half of their season with a 138-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the final...

Author’s new book looks to hit home

If there were a book written about Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, it might be titled, From English Language Learner to Award-Winning Published Author. Reynoso-Morris, 34, a Castor...

Honoring area beekeepers

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein last Friday afternoon presented a citation to Richmond Library branch manager Amy Thatcher in recognition of Pollinator Week. Richmond Library, 2987...

School district develops a plan for Frankford HS

The School District of Philadelphia has embarked on a $19.9 million investment to reopen Frankford High School. The reopening plan will address damaged asbestos and...

Celebrating 250 years of independence

City and state leaders and others recently kicked off the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence by announcing the first wave of a multi-year schedule...

Improvements coming to Cohox

Rebuild Philadelphia last week celebrated a groundbreaking for site improvements at Cohocksink Recreation Center, 2901 Cedar St. in Port Richmond. Among those in attendance were...

Bridesburg’s Diorio cherishes softball memories

Mya Diorio has a million memories of high school softball. And even though her career is still going strong, she cherishes every one of them. Diorio...
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