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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...

Local wrestling announcer now a hall of famer

When Brady Hicks accepted a freelance assignment from the Northeast News Gleaner, he never expected it to lead to a hall of fame wrestling...

The Whispers to perform at Rivers

The Whispers will bring their No. 1 hits to Fishtown this December. The band, best known for its chart-topping singles And the Beat Goes On...

Around Town

Sign up for run/walk The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold a 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Virtual Run on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Pennypack...

Eagles fans are getting spoiled

A familiar refrain rained down from the stands in South Philly. Murmurs that sounded suspiciously like boos greeted the Philadelphia Eagles early in their...

Roxie is the whole package

Adorable Roxie is looking for her forever home. This brindle beauty is the whole package. Roxie is about 2 years old and a lover...

New sports space at Samuel Rec

The global nonprofit love.fútbol this summer inaugurated two fields in the city to provide access and safe places for youth to play. Max Myers Recreation...
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