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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,...

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...

Peabo Bryson to perform at Rivers Casino

Singer, songwriter and producer Peabo Bryson is set to perform at Rivers Casino on Friday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Bryson is best known for...

Around the Neighborhood: February 14, 2022

Sign up for senior softball Philadelphia Senior Softball League is looking for experienced players for their 58 and over league. The season starts mid-April and...

Fishtown Pickle Project releases ‘Pickle Party Mix’

The Fishtown Pickle Project, after being forced to postpone its holiday-themed party, recently released its own party mix jars. It comes after the company was...

Hohenstein facing primary, general election opponents

State legislative maps have not been finalized, but Rep. Joe Hohenstein is expected to face primary and general election opponents. Bridesburg’s Harry Enggasser, Democratic...

Around the Neighborhood: February 8, 2022

Bingo at St. Michael’s St. Michael’s Church, Trenton Avenue and Cumberland Street, will host bingo on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Doors will...
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