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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,...

Trade unions backing Kilkenny in 177th

Sean Kilkenny, a Democratic candidate in the 177th Legislative District, last week was unanimously endorsed by the Philadelphia Building Trades Council.By Tom WaringSean Kilkenny, a Democratic...

Galactic goodies

Chocolates by Kevan allows you to destroy your own Death Star, bite by biteBy Melissa KomarIf you’re looking for something sweet to stuff in your Star...

Creative effort to kick trash to the curb

ORCA unveils ‘Can It’ anti-litter campaign at businesses featuring neighborhood artists’ designs on lids.While designing and hand painting the lids was fun, Bouchard hopes the...

River Wards events for the week of Dec. 13

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodA Magic Sleigh Ride with John McBrideThe Star Facebook page will feature A Magic Sleigh...

A wrap on Ontario Street

Shooting for M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming Glass finishes at Ontario St. Comics in Port RichmondFink had the perfect response.“And I said, ‘Now that you mention...

Special treat with Santa

PROPAC and Port Richmond Town Watch to host annual Lunch with Santa event for neighborhood childrenBy Melissa KomarChristmas is coming early for some of Port...
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