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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...

What’s going on with Port Richmond’s parishes? An interview with the Rev. James Olson

Last month, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia revealed that four parishes located in the Port Richmond region - Saint Adalbert Parish, Saint George Parish, Mother...

Going the 13-year distance

Every school day, schoolchildren across the country will fake illness or injury in a typically unsuccessful attempt to get out of the day’s learning...

City celebrates the beginning of pool season in Philadelphia with Mike Schmidt

The city’s parks and recreation department celebrated the summer’s first pool openings in Bridesburg Monday featuring a guest appearance from former Phillies third baseman...

The Moffet Movement builds a library

Sarah Touma, principal at John Moffet School, calls it “The Moffet Movement.” “We consider the moffet movement to be the act of taking our...

At last, Northern Liberties has its Piazza Pod Park

Residents celebrated the grand opening of Piazza Pod Park, located at 1075 Germantown Ave., in Northern Liberties Saturday. The city’s latest mixed-use community destination features...

HHT: The story of a fatal blood disease that impacted a Fishtown family

Haley Morris, who was a successful athlete in both soccer and softball during her time at St. Laurentius School, was about as healthy as...
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