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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...

River Wards events for the week of Sept. 19

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFight for libraries meeting is WednesdayRichmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host a “fight...

City reaches agreement with Port Richmond scrapyard that caught fire in July

A court order approving the settlement was issued this afternoon by Judge Paula Patrick of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.On Thursday afternoon, the City...

Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia details how historic buildings are designated

According to Patrick Grossi, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia’s Director of Advocacy, anybody can nominate a building.Members from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia...

As St. Anne’s gets a new elevator, it finds historical artifacts in the process

Construction crews have already began construction on the elevator.When Theresa Stahl’s nephew Billy got married at St. Anne’s Church, not everybody who showed up...

Hackett students surprised with backpacks and school supplies

All the students in the school were surprised with the backpacks at an early morning assembly, which was also complete with a performance from...

A Philly special pit stop

Sunday Night Football bus kicks off 2018 NFL season at Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club“In the gym, all the kids got to decorate those football...
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