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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...

Justin DiBerardinis kicks off campaign at Johnny Brenda’s Monday

“When I talk about Philadelphia and greatness,” he said, “I don’t think we’re going to measure our greatness in GDP and I don’t think...

Steering the ship

Two Port Richmond Catholic schools will operate independently as of July.“I’ve always been excited about Catholic education, but with this new move and all the...

River Wards events for the week of Feb. 20

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Port Richmond Tigers hosting signupsSignups for the Port Richmond Tigers baseball and softball programs for...

Fishtown house collapses after contractor next door works without permit

“I went straight up into my front room another crack all along the same side of the wall, where the parting wall was,”...

Life-saving skills

Councilman Bobby Henon continues hands-only CPR trainings in district for youth.By Melissa KomarImagine you’re at a baseball practice and you witness your son, brother or friend...

At-large City Council candidate Eryn Santamoor talks at meet and greet with voters

“I’m running because this city needs our help,” Santamoor said at the event. “I get how we fix problems. I’ve spent a career finding...
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