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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...

In this club, they are all winners

On Tuesday, July 31, The Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club was packed with young people doing what they do best — hanging out, and being kids.They joked...

River Ward events for the week of August 8

EKNA zoning meetingTonight, Wednesday, August 8 at 7:15 at Circle of Hope, 2009 Frankford Ave., the East Kensington Neighbors Association will meet to discuss zoning...

Best of the River Wards 2012: Best Park

Walk past Campbell Square on any typical sunny weekend and you might see a few things — a group of old friends, a pair of mothers...

Best of the River Wards 2012: Best Pizza

What makes Primo Pizza the best in the River Wards?Owner Jim Duffy’s lips are sealed.“What, you want me to give away our secrets?” he said lightheartedly.But...

Best of the River Wards 2012: Best Hoagie

Primo’s Hoagies owner Frank Pospieck said he thinks that the sandwiches at his shop might have won over so many others in the neighborhood...

Best of the River Wards 2012: Best Gift Shop

Though the store’s only been open on Richmond Street since December, Sweets & Treats has quickly gained a significant following as a sweet spot...
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