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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,...

Rehab clinic, safe injection sites and encampment pilot discussed at PROPAC meeting

During the meeting, City Councilman Mark Squilla told residents that there is “no plan” for a safe injection site in PhiladelphiaAt Wednesday night’s PROPAC...

Food for thought

Inspired by supermarket coupon, resident organizes food driveBy Melissa KomarRuth Brown didn’t think about passing Go, collecting $200 or setting up properties on Boardwalk when she...

Newspaper Media Group buys Hudson Reporter

The Hudson Reporter currently publishes eight community papers.Hudson Reporter Publishers Lucha Malato and David Unger have announced the sale of their company, Hudson Reporter...

River Wards events for the week of June 6

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodBridesburg Pool bricksOwn a piece of the Bridesburg Pool. Authentic pool bricks are available for...

Moms and supporters advocate for increased gun safety laws

With the help of local police, gun safety reform supporters marched along Delaware Avenue, across Brown Street and up N. 3rd Street from Penn...

Changing of tides

Stephanie Phillips named executive director of Riverfront North PartnershipBy Melissa KomarStephanie Phillips arrived at Pulaski Park on Thursday afternoon for a photo op, but quickly...
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