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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...

Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

Henon ousted as majority leader

By Jack Tomczuk Sixth District Councilman Bobby Henon was ousted as majority leader in favor of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker during Monday’s inauguration at the Met...

River Wards events for the week of January 8

After-school arts program at Portside Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave., is accepting new students into the after-school arts program for the remainder of...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 25

Adult classes starting in January at Portside A new series of adult classes will begin in January at Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave. Upholstery...

A special display for Coach Jay

When Jason “Bubba” DiMartino, 46, passed away in February 2018 from cholangiocarcinoma, he left behind a wife, two sons, extended family and numerous friends. The...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 19

Adult classes starting in January at Portside A new series of adult classes will begin in January at Portside Arts Center, 2531 E. Lehigh Ave. Upholstery...

O Christmas Tree

Although the temperature was hovering near freezing, the dozens who gathered Saturday evening in a schoolyard in Port Richmond were merry and bright. School staff,...
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