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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...

Concert Review: The Pixies at the Fillmore

Had the entire crowd walked out of the Fillmore mid-show Monday night and been replaced by a blessing of unicorns, I’m not sure ol’...

River Wards events for the week of March 20

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.LOPR breakfast fundraiserLadies of Port Richmond will host its 15th annual breakfast fundraiser on...

Time to shine

River Ward Theatre Company prepares for first full-scale production.By Melissa KomarThe energy in the room was practically palpable last Tuesday night at Monkiewicz Recreation Center.The...

Generational generosity

Bridesburg-based Girl Scout Troop 9378 running community project to benefit seniors.By Melissa KomarDozens of girls bubbled with excitement last Thursday in their meeting room at St....

Adaire students shoot their shot in photography

“We believe it’s important for students of any age to begin to learn how to understand images that they see,” said Michelle Wallace, PPAC’s...

The River Wards could be getting its very first roundabout

Both Frankford Avenue and York Street are part of the city’s High Injury Network. Representatives from the city Department of Streets gathered in the auditorium of...
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