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Senators Tartaglione and Saval Partner with Student Leaders to Introduce Lifesaving Naloxone-in-Schools Legislation

State Senators Christine M. Tartaglione (D–Philadelphia) and Nikil Saval (D–Philadelphia) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1054, groundbreaking legislation that would require all high schools in Pennsylvania to...

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Celebrates 90 Years with Rare Coin & Currency Treasure Hunt

Stack’s Bowers Galleries, legendary dealer in rare coins, gold and silver bullion, and currency from all countries for over 9 decades, is celebrating this milestone throughout the month of...

Halloween fun for the river wards

Bridesburg Halloween ContestA Halloween Contest for boys and girls 10 and under with trophies, door prizes and treats will take place Oct. 29 at...

You can help: New program keeps an eye on Philly streets

It was a June morning I’ll never forget.I’d just arrived at work and was about to start looking through the day’s papers and blogs when...

Strip club beef ends in gunfire

An argument that began inside The Cove strip club in Port Richmond spilled on to the street and quickly turned violent on Wednesday, Oct....

Guilty plea in death of Port Richmond cop

William Foster, the man charged in the accident that took the life of Sgt. Timothy Simpson of the city’s 24th Police District, has pleaded...

Zombies or ‘Kenzos,’ local writer spares no one

If nothing else, Fishtown resident Joe Quigley is a man who speaks his mind.It’s something the 27-year-old does regularly with a sort of crass clarity...

After weeks, Occupy Philly not losing its voice

On the cool autumn evening of Sunday, Oct. 16, hundreds gathered outside City Hall to discuss the state of the world.Just as they had every...
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