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Subzero Shock Strikes Philly Monday—Midweek Thaw on the Way

Philadelphia and the surrounding region spent Monday under dangerously cold conditions as an Arctic air mass remained locked over the Delaware Valley. Although skies were mostly sunny for much...

Kensington Schools Embed Mentors to Turn Survival Into Graduation Wins

In West Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, high schools are rebuilding the path to graduation by embedding support directly inside classrooms. More than a quarter of...

Still in the room

The Pink Elephant returns for third consecutive year to provide resources to families impacted by opioid crisis.From constant media coverage both locally and nationally, to...

River Wards well represented at Roman

Bridesburg and Port Richmond starters return to action for the PCL soccer season“I am most proud of being named one of the captains of the...

Are pit bulls really deserving of their bad reputation?

Most agree that pit bulls are often surrounded by negative stereotypes. But is it deserved?Early last month, five pit bulls mauled a 2-year-old 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...
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