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Philadelphia Protesters March After Federal Shooting of Nurse Alex Pretti

On Monday, in below-freezing temperatures, a peaceful march moved through Center City Philadelphia as hundreds of people gathered in support of Minnesota communities and in response to federal immigration...

Philadelphia Plan Closes 20 Schools, Relocates 5,000 Students Citywide

Philadelphia’s public school district released a facilities plan that includes closing 20 schools, relocating nearly 5,000 students in the coming years, merging schools, co-locating programs, modernizing buildings, and repurposing...

Adaire looks for donations to hire recess coach

The recess coach would serve every school day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Friends of Adaire is setting out to raise $26,000 annually from parents...

Top flight

Bridesburg native and Troop 120 member attains highest rank in Boys Scouts of America“My brother has Asperger’s,” Cepregi said. “All of my life, I’ve been...

Given a chance to give back

ORCA president Don Gould points to lucking out in Kensington for motivation to keep community safe and cleanBy Melissa KomarDon Gould pulls his truck under the...

River Wards events for the week of April 11

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodTigers signupsThe Port Richmond Tigers are now holding sign ups for baseball and softball...

Winners of Kensington Avenue Storefront Challenge still looking for funding

Kiva is a nonprofit with a website that allows people to band together to help provide loans to small business owners and other people...

Hop Along is Back in Business at Johnny Brenda’s

Hop Along played a surprise headlining show at Johnny Brenda’s Saturday night, which sold out within a few hours of going on sale.On the heels...
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