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Philadelphia Protesters March After Federal Shooting of Nurse Alex Pretti

On Monday, in below-freezing temperatures, a peaceful march moved through Center City Philadelphia as hundreds of people gathered in support of Minnesota communities and in response to federal immigration...

Philadelphia Plan Closes 20 Schools, Relocates 5,000 Students Citywide

Philadelphia’s public school district released a facilities plan that includes closing 20 schools, relocating nearly 5,000 students in the coming years, merging schools, co-locating programs, modernizing buildings, and repurposing...

Around the Neighborhood: May 27, 2022

Italian Festival at MDG Mother of Divine Grace Interparochial School, 2612 E. Monmouth St., will host its annual Italian Festival on Thursday, June 2 through...

ORCA holds May general meeting

The Olde Richmond Civic Association held its monthly general meeting on Tuesday, May 24, over Zoom. The meeting, which was hosted by ORCA president Rosemary...

Driscoll, Dillon await swearing-ins

Mike Driscoll won a seat in City Council last Tuesday, while Jim Dillon earned a trip to Harrisburg as the newest member of the...

Around the Neighborhood: May 23, 2022

Affordable internet for seniors The Philadelphia Senate on Aging wants low-income elderly people to know that they can receive internet access for $9.95 a month,...

The Ground Coffee, Plants & Gifts opens in Olde Kensington

Coffee, bubble tea and pastries are among the many offerings available at Olde Kensington’s newest cafe.  The Ground Coffee, Plants & Gifts, located at The...

Bridesburg residents address ‘boom parties’ at recent town hall

Bridesburg residents held a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 18, at the Bridesburg Recreation Center in regard to “boom parties” that continue to...
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