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Penn Refuses to Hand the Government a List of Its Jewish Members

The University of Pennsylvania has escalated its fight against a federal subpoena, filing an appeal and requesting a court-ordered pause on a ruling that would require it to disclose...

PA Primary Election 2026: Dates, Deadlines, and How to Vote

Pennsylvania's 2026 primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, May 4, and the deadline to apply for a mail or...

River Wards events for the week of June 6

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodBridesburg Pool bricksOwn a piece of the Bridesburg Pool. Authentic pool bricks are available for...

Moms and supporters advocate for increased gun safety laws

With the help of local police, gun safety reform supporters marched along Delaware Avenue, across Brown Street and up N. 3rd Street from Penn...

Changing of tides

Stephanie Phillips named executive director of Riverfront North PartnershipBy Melissa KomarStephanie Phillips arrived at Pulaski Park on Thursday afternoon for a photo op, but quickly...

Fighting an unsightly blight

City partners with civic groups, offers incentive to tackle illegal signsBy Melissa KomarTired of looking at posters plastered all over telephone poles and itching to get...

River Wards events for the week of May 30

Stay up to date with what’s happening in your neighborhoodFood DriveIn conjunction with Philabundance, a food drive will be held until the end of...

Residents come out to protest and counter protest the clearing out of the Kensington encampment

Protesters and came out to the homeless encampment at the corner of Kensington and Lehigh Avenues to speak out against the city’s decision to...
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