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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...

New face brings renewed missions to Moffet

Principal Sarah Touma to kick off first year at elementary school with library renovation projectBy Melissa KomarThe first official day for Philadelphia school staff is...

The POWer of a mural

Port Richmond native shows support of military through mural on homeUpon going back up to finish the rest of the painting, Searle remembers that everyone...

Turning pages at the playground

Literacy Night at Glavin Playground highlights Parks and Rec partnership with Read by 4thAnother child who participated in the event was Connor Udris, 7, who...

Summer soccer camp celebrates neighborhood kids

We Care Soccer Camp wraps up 23rd consecutive clinic in Fishtown“The community is great to the camp,” Cain said. “And it’s all about the kids.”

Dealing with heavy metal issues

Organized by Get The Lead Out, FNA, experts give presentations and inform River Wards residents how to stay clean from lead dustBy Logan KrumThe first in...

River Wards events for the week of July 31

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFishtown Library eventsFishtown Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., will host Stuffed Animal Sleepover on Wednesday,...
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