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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...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 22

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodWater Ice with a Cop returns to Powers ParkThe Powers Park Conservancy’s third annual “Water...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 15

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...

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,...
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