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The office of U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon organized a public listening session regarding the June 21 explosion and fire at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. On the evening […]
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The banners above them read “Faith, Integrity, Diligence, Excellence, and Service.” That was how Williamson College of the Trades (WCT) greeted 19 teenage youngsters, mostly from Southwest, each of […]
Read MoreWhile children experiencing food insecurity benefit from school-based nutrition assistance programs during the school year, little is known about what foods they consume during the summer when those programs are […]
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On June 25, 2019, the Boards of Directors of theVillage and Silver Springs – Martin Luther School, following an extensive exploratory process, voted in favor of uniting to operate as […]
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Dozens of people turned out for an anti-gun violence walk led by City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson on Fathers’ Day weekend. “We made national news for the wrong reason,” said the […]
Read MoreTucked away in the Nature Center at historic Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia, members from AFRICOM came together for their first-ever board retreat in November 2018 with excitement, curiosity, and wonder. […]
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National Jewish Health Launches Vaping and Tobacco Cessation Program to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic My Life, My Quit™ is the first comprehensive program designed just for teens. Nearly 5 […]
Read MoreOn June 26, 2019, the Streets Department announced the return of the Tire Round-Up program. The program will last for six weeks and take place on the following Saturdays: July […]
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) administers the Water and Sewer Line Protection Program in partnership with American Water Resources (AWR). This program allows property owners to purchase low cost proactive […]
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By Ted Behr Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) has announced a six-week extension to pay workers through August 25th while preparing the plant for resale. This news affects about 1,000 […]
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