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Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

Hohenstein facing primary, general election opponents

State legislative maps have not been finalized, but Rep. Joe Hohenstein is expected to face primary and general election opponents. Bridesburg’s Harry Enggasser, Democratic...

Around the Neighborhood: February 8, 2022

Bingo at St. Michael’s St. Michael’s Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, will host bingo on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Doors will...

KP’s Fine Meats opens brick and mortar shop in Port Richmond

A local butcher delivery service can now say that it has a permanent home in Port Richmond. KP’s Fine Meats, founded in March 2020 by...

New exhibit highlights a transforming Fishtown and Kensington

Commonweal Gallery’s newest exhibit, which opens on Feb. 8 with an opening party on Feb. 11 from 6-9 p.m. and will run through March...

Dems pick Driscoll for Council race

Democrats on Thursday night unanimously selected state Rep. Mike Driscoll as their candidate in an upcoming special election in the 6th Councilmanic District. The meeting...

Around the Neighborhood: January 31, 2022

Bus trip to Atlantic City Holy Innocents is running a casino trip to Resorts on Thursday, Feb. 24. A bus will depart L Street and...
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