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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...

Leprechaun Sports adds free flag football league

The league will be completely free, thanks to generous donations from sponsors around the area.Port Richmond’s Leprechaun Sports Association will be hosting its first free...

A Seussical celebration

Richmond Library celebrates 114th birthday of Dr. SeussBy Melissa KomarLast Friday was the day, the day to rememberThe birth of Dr. Seuss, a wordsmith quite cleverTo celebrate all...

Residents share development ideas at NKCDC’s community design meeting

Residents gathered around five different tables — one for each property — and provided input regarding what they would like to see at each site.Residents from the Kensington neighborhood,...

Opening scene

River Wards Theatre Company set to debut, showcase members’ talents with cabaret night fundraiserBy Melissa KomarWhen the Theatre Company of Port Richmond announced it final...

Making mail an art form

Second State Press offers monthly event to encourage creative letter writing and artistic collaboration in Kensington community“I’m a writer and I told myself this...

PAL returns to the 26th

26th District PAL opens on Tucker Street in former St. Anne School gymBy Melissa KomarAfter more than 30 years, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia is...
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