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Philadelphia Protesters March After Federal Shooting of Nurse Alex Pretti

On Monday, in below-freezing temperatures, a peaceful march moved through Center City Philadelphia as hundreds of people gathered in support of Minnesota communities and in response to federal immigration...

Philadelphia Plan Closes 20 Schools, Relocates 5,000 Students Citywide

Philadelphia’s public school district released a facilities plan that includes closing 20 schools, relocating nearly 5,000 students in the coming years, merging schools, co-locating programs, modernizing buildings, and repurposing...

Virtual voting PSA

As music scene members across the country use their platforms to stress the importance of voting, one hyperlocal act is hoping to create waves...

Around the Neighborhood

Troop 120 annual pie sale Troop and Pack 120 are holding their annual pie sale. The Thanksgiving Pie Sale sale runs to Sunday, Nov. 15....

Kensington Avenue is getting a police substation, which the PPD hopes can benefit surrounding neighborhoods as well

The Philadelphia Police Department’s 24th district, which includes Kensington, Port Richmond, Harrowgate and Juniata, currently leads the city with 46 homicides so far this...

Senior news

REUNIONS Thomas Junior High reunion set for October 2021 An all-class reunion for the former George C. Thomas Junior High School will take place on Oct....

Around the Neighborhood

Richmond Library programs Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., is now offering limited in-person programming to the public. The library will be open for browsing and hold...

Nungesser supporters gather at Krick Wuder

John Nungesser, the Republican candidate in the 177th Legislative District, held a fundraiser on Saturday afternoon at Krick Wuder, a saloon at 2676 Bridge...
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