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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,...

Undead art

Fishtown resident turns porcelain statues into blood-dripping zombies for fun and goodwill.By Melissa KomarWhile some may see an already complete work of art when gazing...

River Wards events week of Oct. 31

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Bridesburg Pool bricks for sale Authentic pool bricks are available for purchase for $10...

Spooky spectacular

Different holiday, but winning Port Richmond couple uses same ornate decorating style to capture spirit of the season.Next to the alien is an animated “Zultan”...

At least a month for Girard Ave. to return to normal after water main break

According to DiGuilio, the water main has been fixed. But the break also disrupted some of PGW’s gas lines and some of SEPTA’s underground...

Tom Petty’s legacy lives on at Johnny Brenda’s

The Philadelphia Tom Petty Appreciation Band played their third annual show at Johnny Brenda’s on Thursday, Oct. 18, nearly the 68th anniversary of Petty’s...

River Wards events for the week of Oct. 24

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhood.Pumpkin painting partyRichmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host a pumpkin painting party for children...
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