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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...

95% of Philly School Speed Cushions Fail Safety Standards

A newly released report from the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office details extensive noncompliance in speed cushions installed outside city schools, finding that nearly all reviewed locations failed to meet...

Northern Liberties neighbors share safety concerns after Piazza shooting

The last meeting of the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association before a summer hiatus, held on Thursday, June 28, included a surprising wealth of new...

Sandwich smackdown

Wawa Welcome America was in full swing last week when the convenience store giant brought its annual Hoagie Day celebration to Independence Mall.The day...

Tomlinson looks to unseat Stack in the 5th district

If elected State Senator for the 5th senatorial district, Republican Mike Tomlinson said he believes he can make a difference.How does he know? He...

Around the neighborhoods (July 3 issue)

Konrad Square flea marketThe Friends of Konrad Square will host a flea market on Saturday, July 14 and Saturday, July 28 at Konrad Square at...

New L&I Commissioner Williams meets residents at PRWCAN meeting

At a monthly meeting of the Port Richmond West Community Action Network last week, locals were privy to an abundance of important information.Not only...

Kensington’s La Finquita is the little farm that could

In Kensington, in the shadow of an abandoned factory — one that has sat for so long, its “For Sale” sign is rusted and covered in...
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