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Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for stories,...

Reunions

HIGH SCHOOL • Archbishop Ryan Class of 1984. 40th reunion. Friday, Nov. 22. Southampton Room, 2980 Southampton Road. 7-11 p.m. https://www.arhs.me/class84reunion. • Archbishop Ryan Class of 1999. 25th reunion. Saturday, Nov....

EKNA meeting voters support Frankford Ave. gastropub

At a recent meeting of the East Kensington Neighborhood Association’s zoning committee, attendees discussed three proposed development projects, but by far the most controversial...

Building collapses in Kensington

Kensington residents were awoken with an earth-shaking crash on Wednesday, Aug. 8, when an abandoned building collapsed with a bang.The collapse unleashed a thick cloud...

Sweet success

Little Baby’s Ice Cream is bringing a bit of the avant garde to Frankford Avenue with a new space that looks like it was...

Former priest at Bridesburg church charged with sexual assault of boy, 10

A former pastor of St. John Cantius Church in Bridesburg has been charged with the 1997 sexual assault of a 10-year-old altar boy in...

‘Still hope’ for Jones Middle School students

Students of John Paul Jones Middle School are getting an education makeover.The school, more commonly known as Jones, at 2950 Memphis St., will now...

Bringing back that ‘old school’ support

After he won the right to replace Frank DiCicco at the top of the First District in City Council, Mark Squilla (D-1st dist.) promised...

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