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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...

Herbal education

Free presentations about herbs continue at Emerald Street Community Farm through the summerEver wonder how thyme could be used for congestion, turmeric could calm inflammation,...

River Wards events for the week of July 19

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

Going Solar in the City

The Solarize Philly program is currently in its second phase of signing up Philadelphia residents to group purchase solar panels for their homes at...

Chasing a title

Coppa Swarm prepare for top-notch competition at Nationals, create GoFundMe to cover costsBy Melissa KomarThe Philadelphia Soccer Club Coppa Swarm U14 girls are fresh off a...

St. Anne’s Church looks to become ‘neighborhood hub’

“We’ve kind of really launched a whole different vision of what we’re all about here,” said Father Skip Miller. “And really want the whole...

Dedication to education

Three teachers with combined 100-plus years in education retireRooney graduated from Gwynedd Mercy College in 1978 and got her first teaching job shortly after...
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