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Subzero Shock Strikes Philly Monday—Midweek Thaw on the Way

Philadelphia and the surrounding region spent Monday under dangerously cold conditions as an Arctic air mass remained locked over the Delaware Valley. Although skies were mostly sunny for much...

Kensington Schools Embed Mentors to Turn Survival Into Graduation Wins

In West Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, high schools are rebuilding the path to graduation by embedding support directly inside classrooms. More than a quarter of...

Frankford’s Damon Brockington Named Eagles Coach of the Year

Damon Brockington, the head football coach at Frankford High School, has been named the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 High School Coach of the Year.  The honor...

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 Returns to Service After 16 Years

Port Richmond’s Engine 6 fire station officially returned to service on Thursday, January 9, 2025, after being closed for 16 years.  The reopening was made...

Construction Delayed at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties

Construction remains stalled at 412 North 2nd Street in Northern Liberties, Lower North Philadelphia.  A recent site visit revealed no progress on the new building...

Permits Approved for Le’ Adrienne at 1500 Frankford Avenue

Permits have been issued for Le’ Adrienne Fishtown, a three-story, mixed-use building set to rise at 1500 Frankford Avenue in one of Philadelphia's most...

Tacony Street Traffic Disruptions Expected Amid Major Bridge Construction

Philadelphia drivers should brace for temporary closures of Tacony Street this January as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) advances work on a critical...

Liberty High Standout Sutton Koller Commits to Northern Iowa

Liberty High School senior Sutton Koller, a standout in high school football, has committed to Northern Iowa to further his athletic and academic pursuits.  Koller...
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