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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...

Sean K. McMonagle officially announces campaign for 177th district run

McMonagle jumped in the race a bit later than many of the other candidates because he had to resign from his position working for Squilla.Sean...

Two zoning projects given thumbs up at PROPAC meeting

Both projects passed with little dispute.Two zoning projects were green-lighted at Wednesday night’s PROPAC meeting.The first involved replacing the fence around the SEPTA trolley/bus loop between...

Bittersweet celebration

Bridesburg family takes part in Super Bowl festivities with lost loved ones never far from mindBy Melissa KomarAs Eagles fans revelled in the fact despite after...

Partners at the Post and in life

Married nearly 50 years, Bill and Dolores Volz serve in top positions at Bridesburg’s American Legion Post 821By Melissa KomarIt was height at first sight when...

Ending on a high note

“I did it for the wrong reasons,” Lindsey Cattau said. “I did it so we could stay together.”When you open the door to Lindsey...

PWD to replace pipes, implement green stormwater infrastructure

The project is part of PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters program.According to the Philadelphia Water Department, water pipes and sewers underneath many areas of the...
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