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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,...

Fighting an unsightly blight

City partners with civic groups, offers incentive to tackle illegal signsBy Melissa KomarTired of looking at posters plastered all over telephone poles and itching to get...

River Wards events for the week of May 30

Stay up to date with what’s happening in your neighborhoodFood DriveIn conjunction with Philabundance, a food drive will be held until the end of...

Residents come out to protest and counter protest the clearing out of the Kensington encampment

Protesters and came out to the homeless encampment at the corner of Kensington and Lehigh Avenues to speak out against the city’s decision to...

Bold & Beautiful Girls Conference is Saturday

The event is designed to build positive self-images for inner-city African American and Latina high school students.The Bold and Beautiful Girls Conference will be...

Holy pierogi!

Saint George Parish prepares more than 200 dozen doughy delicacies for upcoming bazaar“I always liked helping people in the community and I’ve been doing it...

Details emerge for potential Bridesburg Dog Park

“Pet ownership has really just at an all-time high in Philadelphia,” said Patty-Pat Kozlowski at the meeting, “especially in Center City and urban area...
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