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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...

Philadelphia-Area Schools Reopen, Delays Persist After Winter Storm

Communities across the Philadelphia region are dealing with school disruptions following a winter storm that blanketed the area with snow earlier in the week. Bitterly cold temperatures continue to...

What’s the deal with parking on Richmond Street?

The Streets Department’s Traffic Unit confirmed that there were two illegal “No Parking” signs posted on the street.During the first week of September, local resident,...

McKinley School gets Phanatic About Reading

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Phanatic About Reading program made a stop at the school on Thursday, Sept. 14Also helping to encourage the young readers, Blanco explained...

Controversial property presentation delayed

Developers cancelled their presentation about a proposed multi-level apartment complex at 3011 Edgemont St. hours before PROPAC’s Sept. 6 meeting.By Logan KrumUpward of 75 residents of...

An Urban Explorer

Meet Joseph Conrad Benner, Jr., founder of StreetsDept.comBy Jacqueline M. Mahon“It’s like going to a cemetery,” he says. “Solemn quiet is rare in the city.”...

Who’s running for Rep. John Taylor’s seat?

GOP Rep. John Taylor announced he would not seek another two-year term. Now, the race is on for his replacement.Salmasi has a Crowdpac page...

Port Richmond’s first brewery to make a comeback

However, it must first raise the funds necessary to do soAfter home brewing for several years, Port Richmond resident Thomas Sheridan decided to open Do...
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