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Subzero Shock Strikes Philly Monday—Midweek Thaw on the Way

Philadelphia and the surrounding region spent Monday under dangerously cold conditions as an Arctic air mass remained locked over the Delaware Valley. Although skies were mostly sunny for much...

Kensington Schools Embed Mentors to Turn Survival Into Graduation Wins

In West Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, high schools are rebuilding the path to graduation by embedding support directly inside classrooms. More than a quarter of...

Famous Birthdays

August 21 Kacey Musgraves, Country Singer (36) Usain Bolt, Runner (38) August 22 Dua Lipa, Pop Singer (29) Carl Yastrzemski, Baseball Player (85) August 23 Rick Springfield, Rock Singer (75) Pete Wilson,...

Property taxes are on the rise

The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesdays, Aug. 14 and 28, at...

Ukrainian Folk Festival on Aug. 25

The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center -- Tryzub,...

History in our back yard

Steve “Shecky” Perlman recalls as a second-grader at Spruance Elementary School being one of three students earning prizes as part of an American history...

Continuing a legacy through Anna’s Angels

By Samantha Bambino Star In life, Anna Carpino was a force to be reckoned with.  From fundraising over $80,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, to stocking the Hospital...
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