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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...

NKCDC to host Small Business Saturday Holiday Flea Market Nov. 25

The event will be held at the NKCDC Garden Center at 1825 Frankford Ave.On Saturday, Nov. 25, the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC)plans...

OLPR Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 2

Our Lady of Port Richmond will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2 at its school hall at 3233 E. Thompson St. The...

Fishtown Library hosts Rain Check Workshop

The event is being hosted by the Philadelphia Water DepartmentHelping to celebrate the Philadelphia Water Department’s 5th year anniversary of its Rain Check program,...

Fishtown Flea returns

The market will be held for the second time on Saturday, Oct. 21After its Saturday, Sept. 9 event proved successful, hosting more than 3,000 people,...

Pa. Rep. John Taylor readies for retirement

His retirement comes after 33 years of serviceA prominent figure within the River Wards community, State Rep. John Taylor, representing the 177th Legislative District, has...

Theatre Company of Port Richmond permanently closes curtains

The company had been operating for the past 34 yearsIt was a tough decision, but after 34 years the Theatre Company of Port Richmond’s Board...
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