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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...

Falcons’ best include fighter, wrestlers, soccer stars

Ranking the top 10 athletes from North Catholic High School.By Joe MasonThey closed the building in 2010. They have yet to kill the Falcon spirit.And a lot...

Peace of mind and mindful discussion

New and returning programs at Richmond Library focus on more than borrowing books.By Melissa KomarIf borrowing books is the only service you thought Richmond Library...

Reading in neighborhood solidarity

Reading group in Fishtown focuses on making city more progressive and less corruptBy Lindsey NolenAfter the Bernie Sanders campaign concluded prior to the 2016 presidential election,...

Cuts for a cause

Hair salon owner looks to raise domestic violence awareness with second annual cut-a-thon eventBy Melissa KomarWorking for several years as a hair stylist at Shampoo...

Banking ‘liquid gold’

Breast milk depot opens in BensalemBy William KennyA donation from halfway around the world launched the Philadelphia area’s newest breast milk depot earlier this month.New Zealand...

Taking strides to end opioid addiction

River Wards resident organizes march in Kensington to bring attention to drug epidemicBy Lindsey NolenLike millions of others across the country, Dan Martino has witnessed the...
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