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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...

Familiar face heading Philadelphia’s largest wrestling organization

Longtime Rizzo PAL athlete, coach James Mangan named Beat the Streets executive directorBy Melissa KomarJames Mangan speaks with the confidence of a veteran in his...

River Wards events for the week of July 19

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodSenior produce vouchersSt. Anne’s Senior Community Center, 2607 E. Cumberland St., will distribute produce...

ReaLife marks 17th summer serving youth

ReaLife Philadelphia gears up for another summer of giving back with Kids Club 2017By Melissa KomarWhen Rob Burns moved to Bridesburg in 1999, he noticed there...

Sailing into a bright future

Bridesburg resident starts summer graduating from U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps boot camp“When Josh was little, and still to this day, the veterans in Bridesburg...

River Wards events for the week of July 12

Stay up to date on what’s going on in your neighborhoodIrish music nightFriends of Campbell Square, Belgrade Street and Allegheny Avenue, will host an...

A big hit for the holiday

Bridesburg Men’s Softball All-Star game catching on as Fourth of July traditionBy Melissa KomarWhile fireworks are synonymous with Fourth of July, it’s a ball game...
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