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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...

Changes cropping up at Emerald Street Community Farm

Thanks to a successful fundraiser and volunteers, new fixtures will be added to the farm this growing seasonBy Melissa KomarFruits, vegetables and herbs won’t be the...

Piece of history departing St. George

Longstanding principal to leave Catholic elementary school in Port Richmond at end of school yearHe worked with staff to revive the Walk-A-Thon and converted it...

Visitation BVM takes the academic crown for the first time

BVM student competitor Daisy Harvey said that it felt “great” to win over St. Laurentius’s varsity team in the final round.Visitation of the Blessed Virgin...

Fond farewell and splashing celebration

Children, staff and city officials bid farewell to pool, celebrate start of renovation project at Bridesburg RecSophie Heck, 18, a three-year lifeguard addressed the...

Help Lutheran Settlement House help others

The YPAC will be a coalition of young professionals in the city who will help LSH fulfill its mission on a volunteer basis.Fishtown-based Lutheran...

Breaking the mold

Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club member named citywide Youth of the Year, presents platform on bullying and being yourselfAlthough he grew out of the program,...
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