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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...

ORCA holds monthly general meeting

The Olde Richmond Civic Association held its monthly general meeting on Tuesday, Feb 22, over Zoom. The meeting, which was hosted by ORCA president Rosemary...

Ed Bassmaster lands residency at Rivers Casino

Northeast Philly-born comedian Edwin Rodriguez, better known by his stage name Ed Bassmaster, has landed a residency at Rivers Casino. Best known for his YouTube...

McSwain, in Mayfair, vows to oust Krasner

Bill McSwain, a Republican candidate for governor, was in Mayfair last Tuesday to outline his six-point crime plan, and saved the crowd favorite for...

Made musician: Michael Imperioli’s band ZOPA performs sold-out Fishtown show

“I’ve never seen it so crowded here before … ” This musing of surprise was voiced last Friday night by several individuals who traded in...

SEPTA representatives speak at FNA’s monthly general membership meeting

SEPTA’s service-improvement efforts highlighted the Fishtown Neighbors Association’s monthly general membership meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The meeting, which lasted a little over an hour...

Kensington-based organization receives grant from Philly AIDS Thrift

Kensington-based Prevention Point Philadelphia was recently announced as one of the 27 organizations awarded a total of $300,035 in grants from Philly AIDS Thrift...
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