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Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

Philadelphia-Area Schools Reopen, Delays Persist After Winter Storm

Communities across the Philadelphia region are dealing with school disruptions following a winter storm that blanketed the area with snow earlier in the week. Bitterly cold temperatures continue to...

Spreading Christmas Cheer to Seniors: Nativity Place Elves

“This year, it’s even more people reaching out than last year,” Lynch said. “Children from Cohox Tots come and they wear their elves hats...

Maritime Charter students clean up Port Richmond Veterans Park

“It’s not a city park so we didn’t know who to contact,” said Hentnick. “I still don’t know who is supposed to be responsible...

Our Lady Help of Christians Church added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

The church was nominated by Philadelphia-based historian Celeste Morello.In a surprise move, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia did not oppose the nomination of Our Lady Help...

Ladder to success

Longtime Ladder 16 firefighter recognized for life-saving actions in Port Richmond.“I can’t say a whole lot about the individual award because we worked as...

Hohenstein wins 177th district race

Kozlowski said it was too much to overcome the Democratic voter-registration advantage. She thanked her family, Pratt Street neighbors, Taylor, ward leaders. top campaign...

A spooktacular bash

St. Anne’s Senior Community Center hosts annual Halloween party.One member decorated a door for Thanksgiving.“She did a fall theme, and that’s in our entryway,...
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