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Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

Can a progressive opioid platform get you elected in Philly? This candidate says yes.

By Max MarinDan Martino visibly winces at the thought of being called a “politician.”The 33-year-old Northeast Philly native rocks long black hair and tattoos, including...

River Wards events for the week of Jan. 10

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFNA zoning meetingThe Fishtown Neighbors Association will hold a zoning meeting on Tuesdaty, Jan....

Fishtown Mamas do their part to support a good cause

A group of Fishtown mothers active in the Fishtown Mamas Facebook group have designed pins to be sold at seven stores throughout Fishtown in...

Anonymous no more

Kathleen Deacy-Moore hangs banner, shares son’s story in hopes of breaking addiction stigmaBy Melissa KomarA banner with the face of Gregory Moore hangs from the...

Winterizing your rain barrel

Rain Check provides tips for keeping rain barrel in good condition during cold weatherBy Melissa KomarAs temperatures continue to drop and snow continues to fall in...

Weather Update: Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools to remain closed

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 5.The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s office of...
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