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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...

Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

A new vision for Fishtown and Kensington businesses is coming into focus

State Rep. Mary Isaacson and state Sen. Nikil Saval joined forces to help secure a state grant for the Fishtown-Kensington Business Improvement District Vision...

Dugan running for Superior Court

Municipal Court President Judge Pat Dugan, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for one of two open seats on the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Dugan has served...

Building a coalition to save lives

The Civic Coalition to Save Lives has been laying the foundation for a year to help reduce gun violence and murders. The Philadelphia Foundation and...

McIllmurray enters Council race

Amanda McIllmurray is ready to serve. For Philadelphia. Early this month, the lifelong Philadelphian announced the intention to become an at-large candidate for City Council. “I've...

Pennsport favorite is expanding to Fishtown neighborhood

Cake & Joe is expanding to a second location in Fishtown after a successful two-year run at its original location on East Moyamensing Avenue....

Beer can label contest

Terrill Haigler, a Philadelphia sanitation worker-turned activist, CEO of YaFavTrashman and founder of the nonprofit Trash 2 Treasure, is looking for local artists while...
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