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95% of Philly School Speed Cushions Fail Safety Standards

A newly released report from the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office details extensive noncompliance in speed cushions installed outside city schools, finding that nearly all reviewed locations failed to meet...

Health Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Surface in Lancaster County

Pennsylvania has recorded its first five measles cases of 2026, all in Lancaster County, among unvaccinated school-aged children and young adults. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the cluster,...

New counseling center for those in recovery subject of latest PROPAC meeting

The business is not licensed to administer medication assisted treatment (MAT), so no drugs such as methadone or suboxone will be given out by...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 12

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Tigers’ basketball signupsThe Port Richmond Tigers Travel basketball signups are now available. Stop by...

All in the family

Port Richmond family hosts annual event to raise funds and awareness for autism.“It’s humbling. When I stand up there and talk and look out at...

Fishtown Freeze a new winter neighborhood event for all.

The event will feature more than 25 ice sculptures created by local artist Peter Slavin at various bars and businesses around Fishtown including Garage,...

Local business owners fight for a BID

According to Kimport, the BID would work with the residential community to establish the neighborhood’s desires and needs and help make them happen.In an effort...

Keys to success

Local piano instructor to showcase students’ talents at winter recital in Northern Liberties.By Melissa KomarIf you’re looking to catch a complimentary concert this season, with...
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