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Blizzard of ’26 Drops 14 Inches at Philadelphia International Airport

The Philadelphia region was hit Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, by a winter storm that rapidly intensified into a bomb cyclone, producing heavy snow, strong winds and widespread impacts across...

Bucks County Man Sentenced to 30 to 64 Years for Killing His 82-Year-Old Mother

William Michael Ingram, 51, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, to 30 to 64 years in state prison for the June 2024 killing of his 82-year-old mother, Dolores...

Excavating history at Fishtown dig site

One man’s trash, it’s often been said, is another man’s treasure.But according to a team of archaeologists digging along the Delaware River, one man’s...

River Ward events for the week of November 21

ONGOINGFood drive for the needyAmerican Legion Post 821 is holding its annual food drive for the needy. All donations of canned goods and other non-perishables...

Thanksgiving events

Thanksgiving market at Greensgrow FarmsGreensgrow Farms, at 2503 E. Firth St., will continue its Thanksgiving farm stand tonight until 6 p.m. It’s packed with...

Tackling bad neighbors and problem properties

Councilman Bobby Henon (D-6th dist) said he’s tired of bad neighbors ruining the quality of life in River Wards neighborhoods.That’s why he recently announced...

River Wards crime information

You will typically have more success if you report crime to several different outlets; both call and email your district and its captain, ask...

Fishtown neighbors get a zoning earful

In August, the first update of the city’s zoning code in more than 50 years went into effect. Existing zoning won’t be changed retroactively,...
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