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Philadelphia May Add Delivery Tax to Fix Growing Pothole Problem

Philadelphia officials are considering a plan that would connect road repairs to the growing volume of package deliveries across the city. Mayor Cherelle Parker proposed the idea in March...

West Philly Fights to Save 925 Homes as Mantua Tests Housing Plan

Philadelphia officials, housing advocates, and tenant organizers are working to preserve 925 affordable homes across West Philadelphia as federal housing subsidies near expiration and the owner prepares to sell...

A solemn farewell to Police Sgt. O’Connor

Police Officer James O’Connor V described his dad as a family man and hard worker who loved life and would drop anything to help...

It looks like Lehigh Avenue will be getting a makeover…eventually

The City Planning Commission has revealed plans to make improvements to Lehigh Avenue from Aramingo Avenue to Kensington Avenue in Kensington. Of the three...

A life well lived

Emma Rotchford, 101, passed away at home with all her family present on Sunday morning, May 10. The lifelong Port Richmond resident was born and...

Around the neighborhoods

Portside Arts Center programs Virtual Art on the Rocks, an adult painting class, will be held on Friday, May 22, from 7:30 to 9 p.m....

Catholic League wrestling parents, alums donate $3,000 to Sgt. O’Connor family fund

Catholic League wrestling parents and alumni donated $3,000 to a fund to benefit the family of Jimmy O’Connor, the police sergeant from Millbrook murdered...

Around the Neighborhoods

Send an e-card to nursing home residents The community is invited to send an e-card to residents of Roosevelt Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, 7800 Bustleton...
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