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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,...

Streets Department announces change to block party approval process

Applicants must first submit a pre-approval form to their local police districtBy Melissa KomarBefore you blow up that moon bounce or fill up that Dumpster pool — oh,...

River Wards events for the week of Aug. 8

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...

Kidchella: a cause close to home

PYN workers at A&W put on kid-based charity event to benefit Storm the Heavens Fund“It was a great way to meet more people in the...

Friends of Gary Dydak to hold Beef and Beer to help support medical costs

“He’s just an all around good guy and he does a lot for other people,” said insurance agent Cindy Moffitt, one of Dydak’s close...

Local and fresh on Front Street

Farm to City farmers’ market crops up under the El for first seasonBy Melissa KomarLooking to harvest a haul of local fruits and veggies, satisfy your...

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...
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