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Kensington Schools Embed Mentors to Turn Survival Into Graduation Wins

In West Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, high schools are rebuilding the path to graduation by embedding support directly inside classrooms. More than a quarter of...

Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

Made on American Street Festival is on tap

The Made on American Street Festival will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 2-6 p.m., at 1445 N. American St. (between Mascher Street...

Local students contribute to BLOCS gala

Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools last week held its annual gala at the Crystal Tea Room. The event included a hand-painted backdrop, titled Lighting...

Fabulous Fergie

Fergie is a sweet senior Chihuahua who is about 12 years old and weighs about 9 pounds. Fergie arrived at the shelter after being...

Is Lula right for you?

Lula is absolutely adorable. At 7 years old and 13 pounds, she really hates it when someone tries to take her bed, food, toys...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., offers a Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program that meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesdays,...

More outreach, investment planned for Kensington

City Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada (D-7th dist.) said she welcomes Council’s and the Parker administration’s attention to the opioid crisis in Kensington, which included action...
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