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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...

Health Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Surface in Lancaster County

Pennsylvania has recorded its first five measles cases of 2026, all in Lancaster County, among unvaccinated school-aged children and young adults. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the cluster,...

Chingy to perform at Rivers Casino

Platinum-selling artist Chingy is set to perform at Rivers Casino’s Jack’s Bar + Grill stage on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m.   Since breaking through...

Around the Neighborhood: July 1, 2022

Holy Inn going to AC Holy Innocents is sponsoring a casino trip on Monday, Aug. 15. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park...

Memphis Street Academy to fight to stay open

Despite a vote to force its closure in the summer of 2023, officials from Port Richmond’s Memphis Street Academy at J.P. Jones say they...

Board elections, community discussions highlight ORCA’s latest general meeting

A fresh round of board elections was featured on the agenda at the Olde Richmond Civic Association’s monthly general meeting on Tuesday, June 28. The...

Around the Neighborhood: June 27, 2022

Holy Inn going to AC Holy Innocents is sponsoring a casino trip on Monday, Aug. 15. A bus will depart L Street and Hunting Park...

Wag Watch opens its doors in Northern Liberties

Wag Watch, a brand-new dog daycare and boutique founded by Jason Jennings and Brian Kelly, recently opened the doors to its first location at...
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