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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...

Comic Breuer to perform at Rivers

Comedian Jim Breuer is coming to Fishtown for a pre-Christmas show. The Saturday Night Live alum brings his Freedom of Laughter Tour to Rivers Casino...

A festival of bars and restaurants

Fishtown knows how to party. The 10th annual Fishtown Fall Feastivale will be the biggest in the event’s history with the largest block party of...

A win is a win

Let the over-reactions begin. There is nothing quite like Week 1 of the National Football League season. Fans can learn everything they need to know...

Running for women’s wellness

The St. Hubert Alumnae Association will hold its second Women’s Wellness 5K Run/1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Virtual Run on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Pennypack...

Around Town

St. John Cantius carnival The St. John Cantius Parish carnival will take place from Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 13-17, at 4415 Almond St. The cost is...

The school year starts at Memphis Street Academy

Memphis Street Academy Charter School, 2950 Memphis St., has completed two weeks of classes. Unlike many public schools, Memphis Street Academy and the other three...
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