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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,...

Subzero Shock Strikes Philly Monday—Midweek Thaw on the Way

Philadelphia and the surrounding region spent Monday under dangerously cold conditions as an Arctic air mass remained locked over the Delaware Valley. Although skies were mostly sunny for much...

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...

Bridesburg residents address ‘boom parties’ at recent town hall

Bridesburg residents held a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 18, at the Bridesburg Recreation Center in regard to “boom parties” that continue to...
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