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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...

Tribute, birthday remembrance for Joseph Zarelli

The Vidocq Society recently held its annual memorial tribute and birthday remembrance for Joseph Augustus Zarelli, known as "The Boy in the Box" and...

Add Salt to your home

Salt is the sweetest little lady who is looking for a calm home to relax and be spoiled in. She will do best as...

An award-winning, cannoli-infused film

Quite a Goodfella: Robert Patriarca smiles with Joe D’Onofrio while creating ‘Life’s Better Protected.’ Submitted Photo Pastry perfection: Robert Patriarca credits his favorite Italian dessert —...

InLiquid Gallery celebrates anniversary of FOCUS

On Jan. 5, InLiquid Gallery debuted beLONGING, its interactive exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of FOCUS, a groundbreaking showcase of American women artists that...

Franklin Towne to host crime-prevention symposium

Crime impacts every resident of Philadelphia. Students at Franklin Towne Charter High School have resolved to do their part to reduce the impact of...

Around Town

Programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will offer a number of programs in January. The Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program meets Mondays and Tuesdays...
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