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Senators Tartaglione and Saval Partner with Student Leaders to Introduce Lifesaving Naloxone-in-Schools Legislation

State Senators Christine M. Tartaglione (D–Philadelphia) and Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1054, groundbreaking legislation that would require all high schools in Pennsylvania to...

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Celebrates 90 Years with Rare Coin & Currency Treasure Hunt

Stack’s Bowers Galleries, legendary dealer in rare coins, gold and silver bullion, and currency from all countries for over 9 decades, is celebrating this milestone throughout the month of...

A familiar face

Teacher at Saint George to start first full year as principal in SeptemberThe warm welcome she has received at her second home extends beyond...

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll…

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll out in January“I am really excited,” said Blanca Pacheco, co-director of...

The right call

Fishtown native refs the Rugby World Cup Sevens.By Melissa KomarRefereeing rugby at the international level means Mike O’Brien has made calls on the pitch from Africa...

Streets Department announces change to block party approval process

Applicants must first submit a pre-approval form to their local police districtBy Melissa KomarBefore you blow up that moon bounce or fill up that Dumpster pool — oh,...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 8

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodRevised Mass schedule for Port Richmond parishesThe new Mass schedule for St. George, Mother of...

Kidchella: a cause close to home

PYN workers at A&W put on kid-based charity event to benefit Storm the Heavens Fund“It was a great way to meet more people in the...
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