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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...

Shapiro doubles down on combating gun violence

Gov. Josh Shapiro took to the road to spread the message that reducing gun violence is a priority for the state and his administration. The...

Cornerstone Kensington pharmacy set to close

There’s another drug crisis brewing in Kensington. This time, it is about legal drugs. Lifesaving drugs. Drugs for all the good people of the...

Fishtown welcomes unique sushi experience

Nothing says sushi quite like 1990s-era hip-hop. That’s the concept behind the latest, most unique culinary experience in Fishtown’s ever-growing, ever-better restaurant scene. Sushi by...

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,...

Special focus on Kensington

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson last week announced the appointees to the Special Committee on Kensington. The members are Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada, the chairwoman; Councilman...

Bee Bee is a real honey

Bee Bee is a 5-year-old pit bull/Plott hound mix who, besides being adorable, is potty trained and great with children over 10. She is...
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