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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,...

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,...

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...
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