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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...

The choice was hers

Kensington native graduates from high school through the Penn Foster The Choice is Yours program despite troubled past.By Lindsey NolenThe afternoon of Wednesday, July 12, was...

River Wards events for the week of July 26

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodFishtown Library eventsFishtown Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., will host PAWS Read to a Dog...

Future of Freddy Adams’ mural

Artwork in memory of late Fishtown native to be preserved by real estate agencyBy Lindsey NolenAlthough it has been 24 years since Fishtown native Freddy Adams...

Playing safe at Play Street

Kensington resident coordinates with city to offer safe outside play options for neighborhood youthIn achieving this, he believes elements of the program, such as...

Sharing William’s story

Fishtown community and Northern Liberties family spreading awareness about spinal muscular atrophy after loss of 1-year-old sonIn addition taking Spinraza, William underwent about two...

Butterflies spread their wings in the River Wards

Greensgrow Farms partners with Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion for butterfly release
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