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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...

Philadelphia-Area Schools Reopen, Delays Persist After Winter Storm

Communities across the Philadelphia region are dealing with school disruptions following a winter storm that blanketed the area with snow earlier in the week. Bitterly cold temperatures continue to...

New year, new GM

  There was big news to share at the biannual membership meeting at Kensington Community Food Co-op. Nearly five years after being named the general manager...

The Young Dubliners to perform at Rivers Casino

Celtic rock band the Young Dubliners are set to perform at Rivers Casino on Wednesday, March 16, at 8 p.m.  Formed in Los Angeles, California...

Republicans pick nominee for Senate special election

Republicans on Saturday endorsed real estate developer Sam Oropeza in the 5th Senatorial District special election. Oropeza will face Democrat Shawn Dillon in the May...

Around the Neighborhood: January 24, 2022

History meeting on Feb. 2 The Northeast Philadelphia History Network will hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Historian Jack McCarthy...

FNA holds first general membership meeting of year

The Fishtown Neighbors Association hosted its first general membership meeting of 2022 on Wednesday, Jan. 19, over Zoom. The meeting, hosted by FNA president Jon...

Trio of local organizations among those to receive funding for Child Tax Credit outreach efforts

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity recently announced that three local organizations are among over a dozen others to receive a total of...
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