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Coalition pushes for laws to protect kids from abusive teachers

Lawmakers will join abuse victims and their advocates today at the Federal Courthouse in Philadelphia. The coalition is pushing for the ...

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Catholic school closing may lead one East Falls family to leave their city, and their church

When sixth grader Emma Spaeth opened her backpack and removed the envelope sent home from her school, she couldn’t have known the r ...

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Mifflin Arboretum gets a makeover through city’s 5th Annual Spring Cleanup

As you drive through Midvale Ave. on your way to or from work this week, make sure to take a look at the freshened up Mifflin Arboretum i ...

14 years ago

Mel’s Kitchen takes top prize in local Chopped Challenge

If someone asked you to make a dessert using marshmallow Peeps, instant coffee, carrots and rice cakes, could you? How about an appetizer ...

14 years ago

Archdiocese to close three Manayunk parishes in July

A hushed sense of devastation rippled through the congregation of St. Mary of the Assumption on Sunday as Rev. Charles Zlock delivered th ...

14 years ago

SEPTA takes step to increase safety of riders, employees

SEPTA says its trying to make driving a bus or riding in one safer, even when troubles follow people on board. WHYY’s Tom MacDonal ...

14 years ago

Manayunk science shop aims to spark scientific creativity

Matt Kriebel, owner of Spectrum Scientifics on Main St., opened his Manayunk store in 2007 because of his passion for science and educati ...

14 years ago

Mt. Airy support group helps caretakers work through their struggles

When Jean Kirkley lost her husband Roy to kidney failure, she found it hard to get out of bed in the morning. The pair of Germanto ...

14 years ago

Top five things to watch in NW Philly this week

Here’s a look at what’s to come on NewsWorks this week: The Streets Department’s 5th Annual Phi ...

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Top five stories of the week in NW Philly

Here’s what you may have missed in the news this week:  1. ...

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Top five stories of the week in NW Philly

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Top five stories of the week in NW Philly

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More homes on the way near Wayne Junction

After a few minutes of talking to the Nicetown CDC’s Majeedah Rashid about what’s happening in the neighborhood, one thing qu ...

14 years ago

Water Department work to close another stretch of West Allens Lane

Water main work on a new section of West Allens Lane in Mt. Airy is scheduled to start next week. Beginning Monday, Philadelphia W ...

14 years ago

Restoring the park in Hunting Park to place of play, source of pride

Public recreation areas in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood are undergoing a massive renovation. Upgrades include new playg ...

14 years ago

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