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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...

Kings and Flyers Exploring Trade Options

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers have been engaged in trade talks centering around Flyers forwards.  Seravalli, a...

Construction Advances on Fishtown’s 1000-10 N Delaware Avenue Development

Significant progress is being made on the seven-story mixed-use project at 1000-10 North Delaware Avenue in Fishtown.  The development, designed by CANNOdesign and led by...

Shannon Turner Inspires Through Music and Resilience

In Philadelphia’s Norris Square neighborhood, Shannon Turner, a celebrated singer, vocal coach, and founder of the band Glitter and Garbage, is transforming the local...

Kensington Takes on Swenson Arts & Tech in Redemption Match

The Kensington Tiger will hit the road Monday to face the Swenson Arts & Tech Lion at 3:15 PM.  Both teams are determined to turn...

Plans for Philadelphia Bus Terminal Upgrades Face Delays

Efforts to improve conditions at the Philadelphia bus terminal on Spring Garden Street are facing delays, leaving passengers and community members frustrated.  The terminal, located...

Philly Appeals State Denial of Opioid Funds for Kensington

The City of Philadelphia is responding to a state trust's decision to block $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds, originally set aside for Kensington...
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