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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...

Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

Banking for 150 years

Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank, 320 E. Girard Ave., is celebrating 150 years of doing business in the city. John Coleman, Tioga-Frankllin’s CEO, commissioned local artist...

Pablo is sweeter than sweet

Looking for a new best friend? This 8-year-old bully is dog-, cat-, kid- and everything-life-has-to-offer friendly. Pablo is an easygoing social butterfly who is sweeter...

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18th Ward endorses Gym Democratic mayoral candidate Helen Gym has been endorsed by the 18th Democratic Ward, a high-turnout ward in the River Wards. “I’m honored...

Author pens Philly-based mob novel

Fox Chase’s Daniel Montvydas was a teenager in 2020 when he self-published the book Phighter: A Northeast Story, a fiction novel that follows a...

Foundation in place for Eagles after week 1 of free agency

Now the Eagles can start thinking about getting back to the Super Bowl. After a wild, roller-coaster first week of free agency, the 2023 Eagles...

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Drones to deter crime Jalon Alexander, a Democratic candidate for City Council at large, is calling on Mayor Jim Kenney, members of Council and Police...
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