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Krasner Warns Against Retaliatory Shootings in Philadelphia

As temperatures rise in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner warned residents not to respond to violence with retaliation. Speaking Tuesday outside the Office of the District Attorney, Krasner urged...

Philadelphia Library Expands Book Access for Disabled Readers

Near Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians provides reading materials for people who cannot use standard printed books. The organization, commonly called LAMP,...

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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