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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...

5K will benefit scholarship fund

The 18th annual Father Judge Crusader Classic 5K will take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Firefighter Lt....

Designer Bag Bingo at Holy Name

Holy Name of Jesus will host Designer Bag Bingo on Oct. 22, at its hall, 701 E. Gaul St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo...

Comcast investing in business

Comcast Business announced a two-year, $26 million investment in a major expansion of its advanced network throughout Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey, reaching nearly...

Senior expo at St. Anne

State Sen. Tina Tartaglione will hold a senior expo on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anne PAL Center,...

Comcast expanding internet access

Comcast announced that Internet Essentials, its broadband adoption program for low-income households, will now expand eligibility to Federal Pell Grant recipients. In addition, Comcast pledged...

March in Thanksgiving parade

Groups of any kind are invited to participate in the Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade, which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 21, on Frankford Avenue. Groups...
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