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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,...

DJ Jazzy Jeff lands residency at Rivers Casino

DJ, producer, and West Philly native DJ Jazzy Jeff has set up a residency at Rivers Casino, with his first of four performances scheduled...

Around the Neighborhood: May 27, 2022

Italian Festival at MDG Mother of Divine Grace Interparochial School, 2612 E. Monmouth St., will host its annual Italian Festival on Thursday, June 2 through...

ORCA holds May general meeting

The Olde Richmond Civic Association held its monthly general meeting on Tuesday, May 24, over Zoom. The meeting, which was hosted by ORCA president Rosemary...

Driscoll, Dillon await swearing-ins

Mike Driscoll won a seat in City Council last Tuesday, while Jim Dillon earned a trip to Harrisburg as the newest member of the...

Around the Neighborhood: May 23, 2022

Affordable internet for seniors The Philadelphia Senate on Aging wants low-income elderly people to know that they can receive internet access for $9.95 a month,...

The Ground Coffee, Plants & Gifts opens in Olde Kensington

Coffee, bubble tea and pastries are among the many offerings available at Olde Kensington’s newest cafe.  The Ground Coffee, Plants & Gifts, located at The...
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