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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...

Sheldon is 100% cute

When Sheldon first arrived at the city shelter, he was too scared to even leave his kennel. Thankfully, he had some awesome volunteers looking...

Hasher supporters gather as election fight begins

A fundraiser was held last week at Nick’s Roast Beef for Jim Hasher, Republican candidate for City Council at large. Hasher is one of nine...

Franklin Towne fighting back

Franklin Towne Charter High School CEO Brianna O’Donnell is fighting back after the school board voted to begin hearings to consider the revocation of...

Driscoll seeks Council presidency

City Councilman Mike Driscoll is throwing his hat in the ring for Council presidency. Council President Darrell Clarke is retiring, and three potential successors have...

Around Town

Adult and teen programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host Crochet Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 23 and 30, at 4...

Tacony Academy combats ‘food insecurity’

Tacony Academy has joined forces with Red Rabbit and the Food Bank of South Jersey in an effort to combat “food insecurity” in the...
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