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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...

Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

River Wards events for the week of April 25

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodOne Book Preschool StorytimeRichmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host a special storytime with...

H.A. Brown in the process of turning dilapidated playground into potential recess site

Principal Carnivale and volunteers repainted the playground structure, mowed the lawn and removed all the graffiti from the playground.Volunteers from the community, Friends of...

Going to bat for Bubba

Family, friends share story of Kensington native Jason “Bubba” DiMartino to spread awareness, preserve legacy“He coached T-ball, baseball, and a lot of the kids he...

U.S. Senate candidate Jim Christiana visits Port Richmond’s PTR Baler facility

Savage and Christiana talked extensively about the need for workers who are skilled in trade jobs.Current candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Christiana visited the PTR...

Scholastic success at high school level

After receiving scholarships, Port Richmond native and MDG alumna Renee Peterman continues to excelBy Melissa KomarWhen Renee Peterman, 16, was recognized by the St. John Vianney...

Modern tradition brings light to ancient art

Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center shares pysanky, decorative egg-dying craft with Bridesburg residents“It’s a long process and you have to take your time,” she said....
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