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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,...

Former River Wards priest deemed unsuitable for ministry

Rev. Andrew D. McCormick has been on administrative leave since March 2011.By Melissa KomarThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday Rev. Andrew D. McCormick has been found...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 22

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodWater Ice with a Cop returns to Powers ParkThe Powers Park Conservancy’s third annual “Water...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 15

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodRevised Mass schedule for Port Richmond parishesThe new Mass schedule for St. George, Mother of...

A familiar face

Teacher at Saint George to start first full year as principal in SeptemberThe warm welcome she has received at her second home extends beyond...

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll…

Immigrants’ human rights groups supportive of Philadelphia’s new municipal ID system set to roll out in January“I am really excited,” said Blanca Pacheco, co-director of...

The right call

Fishtown native refs the Rugby World Cup Sevens.By Melissa KomarRefereeing rugby at the international level means Mike O’Brien has made calls on the pitch from Africa...
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