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95% of Philly School Speed Cushions Fail Safety Standards

A newly released report from the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office details extensive noncompliance in speed cushions installed outside city schools, finding that nearly all reviewed locations failed to meet...

Health Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Surface in Lancaster County

Pennsylvania has recorded its first five measles cases of 2026, all in Lancaster County, among unvaccinated school-aged children and young adults. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the cluster,...

Around the Neighborhood: June 14, 2022

St. Hubert day trip St. Hubert will hold its seventh annual summer fun day trip on Tuesday, June 21. There will be a one-hour ride...

Rivers Casino to host Party on the Pier for Fourth of July

Rivers Casino recently announced there will be a Party on the Pier to celebrate the Fourth of July on Sunday, July 3. The family-friendly event,...

KP’s Fine Meats launches in-house cured meats and salumi program

KP’s Fine Meats, the Port Richmond-based butcher shop, recently announced the start of its new line of cured meats and salumi. Prepared by in-house salumier...

Around the Neighborhood: June 6, 2022

Giant outdoor sculpture at Jewish museum The newly named and reopened Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, at 5th and Market streets on Independence...

Fishtown Pickle Project announces collaboration with Eight Oaks Farms Distillery

Fishtown Pickle Project recently announced two new projects in collaboration with Eight Oaks Farms Distillery that are now available for purchase. The two pickle-centric products...

Samuel Recreation Center debuts new playground and athletic field

A new and improved playground area as well as a revamped baseball and soccer field were officially debuted at Samuel Recreation Center in Port...
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