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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...

It’s Hero Thrill Show time

Fans of the annual Hero Thrill Show can catch a glimpse of greatness during a dress rehearsal pep rally in Center City on Aug....

Dems meet up in North Wildwood

Philadelphia Democrats headed to North Wildwood, New Jersey on Aug. 19 to attend the annual Brady Bash, held at The Inlet. Bob Brady, the longtime...

Last Eagles preseason game on Thursday

The countdown is underway. The Eagles face their final preseason test against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 24 in South Philly. After that the team...

Towne to fight charter revocation

Franklin Towne Charter is poised to continue to educate its high school students while it appeals a decision by the Philadelphia Board of Education...

Around Town

Adult and teen programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host Crochet Circle on Wednesdays, Aug. 23 and 30, at 4 p.m.,...

Comedian at Rivers

DeRay Davis will bring his stand-up comedy to Rivers Casino on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets for this touring show start at $29. Davis...
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