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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,...

Chris Botti and Engelbert Humperdinck to perform at Rivers Casino

Instrumental artist Chris Botti as well as Grammy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning singer Engelbert Humperdinck will perform at Rivers Casino in May, with Botti...

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...
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