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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,...

U.S. Senate candidate Jim Christiana visits Port Richmond’s PTR Baler facility

Savage and Christiana talked extensively about the need for workers who are skilled in trade jobs.Current candidate for U.S. Senate Jim Christiana visited the PTR...

Scholastic success at high school level

After receiving scholarships, Port Richmond native and MDG alumna Renee Peterman continues to excelBy Melissa KomarWhen Renee Peterman, 16, was recognized by the St. John Vianney...

Modern tradition brings light to ancient art

Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center shares pysanky, decorative egg-dying craft with Bridesburg residents“It’s a long process and you have to take your time,” she said....

Making “herstory” on the mat

PAL wrestler poised to compete as first female from Philly on PA Women’s National TeamBy Melissa KomarTatyana Ortiz is no stranger to making history.A junior at Mariana...

140 years of always ending on a high note at Engine 28

The celebration featured free food such as hot dogs, which were donated by Dietz and Watson, and hamburgers, which were donated by Wilson’s Meats....

Fundraiser for an urban farm icon

Greensgrow calls on community for support covering Milkshake’s medical costsBy Melissa KomarOne of the icons at Greensgrow Farms needs some help bringing home the bacon for...
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