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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...

Brooklyn Bowl set to open in Fishtown

Philadelphia’s newest music venue, the Brooklyn Bowl, is set to open at 1009 Canal St. in Fishtown on Nov. 4.  The 1,000-capacity venue is the...

Ensuring families are prepared for the winter

With winter right around the corner, Rivers Casino, Operation Warm and numerous other organizations hosted an event for those in need at the Fillmore...

Brian McKnight to perform at Rivers Casino

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Brian McKnight is set to perform a holiday show at Rivers Casino on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. "We’re...

Around the Neighborhood: October 25, 2021

Hall of Fame ceremony at Rivers The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame will hold an induction ceremony and dinner reception on Thursday, Nov. 4, at...

Philly native Sullivan looking for Superior Court win

Looking back, Superior Court candidate Megan Sullivan believes her upbringing led to her professional success. “My growing up here served me well,” she said. Sullivan, 50,...

Happy 100th birthday, Challie Tomczak

Community members and friends recently celebrated the 100th birthday of Port Richmond resident Challie Tomczak, a World War II veteran who reached the milestone...
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