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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...

Philadelphia-Area Schools Reopen, Delays Persist After Winter Storm

Communities across the Philadelphia region are dealing with school disruptions following a winter storm that blanketed the area with snow earlier in the week. Bitterly cold temperatures continue to...

Stormy, Bonnie will brighten your day

Stormy is about 8 months old and a little 25-pound pit bull mix. She was dumped in an overcrowded shelter because she was vomiting...

Continuing the Rivers Casino/Penn Treaty district partnership

Rivers Casino presented its annual $1 million contribution to the nonprofit Penn Treaty Special Services District during a reception last week at the casino....

Oropeza running for Council

Sam Oropeza announced last week he will be running next year for a City Council at-large seat. Oropeza, a Bridesburg resident, was the Republican nominee...

Election Day is next Tuesday

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots can be inserted into drop boxes at...

Helping at-risk kids take the right path

  The sport of boxing will always be in Maleek Jackson’s corner. “Boxing was always a thing that I held close to me and I didn’t...

Firefighters, paramedics back Oz

Local 22, the Philadelphia firefighters and paramedics union, endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz for U.S. Senate. The union released the following statement: "Dr. Oz showed up,...
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