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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...

Call to action

Community meeting held at Monkiewicz Playground to revitalize siteBy Melissa KomarThe breaking point for Port Richmond residents occurred when a body was allegedly discovered slumped...

River Wards events for the week of Sept. 5

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodTigers Tot Soccer registrationPort Richmond Tigers’ Tot Soccer season will start next week. Last...

Breaking the stigma

Upcoming Out of Darkness event in Bridesburg will offer resources to families and raise awareness about suicide.By Melissa KomarMary Ann Murtha lost her son, Dominic Del...

FNA looks to welcome new Fishtown residents with postcards

The postcards will contain a link to the Welcome to Fishtown webpage of the FNA website, which currently contains information on things residents are...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 29

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFNA zoning meeting to discuss two projectsFishtown Neighbors Association will hold a zoning meeting on...

Paying it forward

Community activist completes cancer treatment, continues to give backThe Pauls dropped the supplies off to the Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave., Saturday, Aug. 11.Supplies included...
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