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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,...

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...

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...
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