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Shoulder Excavation Planned at Night Next Week on I-95 South in Northeast Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that shoulder excavation is planned at night next week on southbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Motorists are advised of the following travel...

City of Philadelphia to Ring in America’s 250th Anniversary with ‘Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration’

The City of Philadelphia today launched Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration—a sweeping initiative that puts the city’s neighborhoods at the forefront of America’s 250th anniversary and celebrations...

Silver lining

After seeing reports of shortages in supplies for medical field workers fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, Rebecca Harter, 39, decided...

Fishtown-area businesses grapple with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic rears its ugly head, government-mandated social distancing practices have ended plans for not only sporting events and concerts, but weddings,...

Wacker has kids off on right foot

Steve Wacker isn’t your typical stay-at-home dad. In fact, he’s usually busy as an assistant soccer coach at St. Joseph’s University. But last week, after the...

Updated list and schedule of meal sites open for youth

In light of citywide schools closures until March 27, the city, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Housing Authority and several charter schools have created...

The safe injection site fight is shaping up to be a battle between residents and health experts

In last Monday’s City Council hearing in front of the Public Health and Human Services Committee, testimonies from roughly 30 individuals in the debate...

City announces restrictions on business activity, halt to some government operations

Philadelphians looking for the latest local information on the coronavirus can visit phila.gov/COVID-19. Residents with questions can call a 24-hour helpline at 800-722-7112. The helpline...
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