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Soccer star now the coach

It wasn’t a text message he was waiting for, but it was certainly one he was more than happy to get.  A few weeks ago, John Simpson was enjoying his...

Property taxes are on the rise

The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear to put a strain on...

Hundreds Back the Blue at FOP

Last week’s Back the Blue rally brought hundreds of people into Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5’s ballroom, with many more supporters in the...

Residents call out DA, rally for change at protest in Kensington as Krasner responds

Kensington resident George Kalfas lives only three blocks from the Allegheny stop on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line. In the last six months, he’s been robbed...

A safe space

If you’re looking to get a breath of fresh air and a place of inclusivity amid the COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests, look no...

Quiñones-Sánchez slams Kenney administration over handling of Kensington; mayor’s office responds

After weeks of complaints from residents about a higher-than-usual volume of trash on the streets in the Kensington area, City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez called...

Giving Back Globally

When Morrell Park’s Sofia Cavicchia attended Independence Charter School, 16th and Lombard streets, she had the opportunity to learn Spanish and take a service...

Pederson talks about losing Brandon Brooks for the year and his involvement with player demonstrations

Eagles coach Doug Pederson gave a Zoom news conference on Tuesday to talk about a number of topics, the most pressing and first question...

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