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Philadelphia Teacher Honored for 50 Years of Dedication

Kathleen O'Hanlon, a first-grade teacher at Bridesburg Elementary School in Philadelphia, is celebrating a remarkable milestone—50 years of shaping young minds.  Her dedication and passion for teaching were celebrated with...

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...

Grants galore for Bridesburg groups

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein (D-177th dist.) last Friday made two big announcements during a news conference at a newly constructed warehouse at 4501 Richmond...

Improving water infrastructure

Mayor Cherelle Parker last week was at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, 3899 Richmond St. in Bridesburg, as the city accepted a state...

Philly’s new deputy police commissioner

Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel last week announced the appointment of Pedro Rosario as a deputy police commissioner. The swearing-in ceremony took...

An award-winning, cannoli-infused film

Quite a Goodfella: Robert Patriarca smiles with Joe D’Onofrio while creating ‘Life’s Better Protected.’ Submitted Photo Pastry perfection: Robert Patriarca credits his favorite Italian dessert —...

Fishtown racing school building dreams

Zaafir Williams has broken one racing record and he’s looking for more. The eighth-grader from Universal Vare STEM and ARTS Academy in South Philly earned...

A holiday Animation Wonderland

Bruce Szymborski was 7 when he began creating an enchanted Christmas village in the basement of his Rhawnhurst home. After all these years, Szymborski still...
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