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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...

Around Town

Adult and teen programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host Crochet Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 16, 23 and 30, at...

You’ll be happy with Harper

Harper is looking for a loving home without other dogs. Harper is about 18 months old,  medium energy and house and crate trained, and...

Republican campaigns come to Cannstatter’s

The Republican City Committee on Saturday held its annual Great American Family BBQ at Cannstatter’s. Elected officials on hand included state Rep. Martina White, City...

Federal funds for Mural Arts

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-2nd dist.) on Friday night presented a check for $500,000 to Mural Arts Philadelphia for its Color Me Back: A...

Time to talk Medicaid renewals

Dr. Val Arkoosh, acting secretary of the state Department of Human Services, recently joined leadership from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation for a conversation...

Around Town

Adult and teen programs at Richmond Library Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., will host Crochet Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30,...
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