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Philadelphia Protesters March After Federal Shooting of Nurse Alex Pretti

On Monday, in below-freezing temperatures, a peaceful march moved through Center City Philadelphia as hundreds of people gathered in support of Minnesota communities and in response to federal immigration...

Philadelphia Plan Closes 20 Schools, Relocates 5,000 Students Citywide

Philadelphia’s public school district released a facilities plan that includes closing 20 schools, relocating nearly 5,000 students in the coming years, merging schools, co-locating programs, modernizing buildings, and repurposing...

Around the Neighborhood: May 16, 2022

REUNIONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • St. Albert the Great -- Class of 1970. Pandemic-delayed 50th reunion. June 9. 6 p.m. FOP hall, 11630 Caroline Road. Bryan Glaccum:...

Northern Liberties Night Market returning to 2nd Street

Following its launch event last year, organizers of the 2nd Street Festival recently announced that the Northern Liberties Night Market series is returning on...

Gloria Gaynor set to return to Rivers Casino

After kicking off the New Year’s festivities this past winter, Gloria Gaynor will be returning to Rivers Casino to perform on Friday, Aug. 26,...

Kensington-based Evil Genius Beer Company announces national expansion

Evil Genius Beer Company, the craft beer brand headquartered in Kensington, recently announced that it will be expanding its distribution west starting later this...

Around the Neighborhood: May 9, 2022

Fight night Friday at Parx Karl Wylie, a 29-year-old lightweight fighter from Coatesville and a former Golden Gloves winner, will be making his professional boxing...

Rivers Casino hosting ‘Party on the Pier’ for Memorial Day

Rivers Casino recently announced that it will be hosting its “Party on the Pier” to celebrate Memorial Day on Sunday, May 29, starting at...
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