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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...

Fresh produce on chopping block

Farm to Families program at NKCDC location no longer in operation, other options being exploredBy Melissa KomarEach week for approximately seven years, residents in the River...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 1

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodSt. George revised Mass scheduleThe new Mass schedule at St. George Parish, 2700 E. Venango...

Meet the Temple professor who doesn’t bite his tongue when it comes to making an impact

Miller has been ingrained in Philadelphia for the past 24 years, and he’s made the most of it meeting people through journalism, which he...

City Licenses and Inspections forces scrapyard that caught fire to shut down again

The incident was hardly a surprise for many neighborhood residents, who have long been annoyed with the scrapyard’s presence in the community.The fire was...

Decades of dedication to MDA

Fishtown native prepares for 48th year of annual outdoor fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association amid adversityBy Melissa KomarWalt Pomroy has set up a stand across...

From the country to the city

Courtney Eshleman’s Show Us Your Bloom’s winning urban gardenBy Tom BeckCourtney Eshleman got it from her mom.“My mom has massive gardens,” Eshleman said. “They’re beautiful. She’s really...
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