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Victim of Philadelphia murder-suicide identified as Olney High School teacher

6abc.com 5/8 3:36P

An Olney High School teacher was the victim killed in a murder-suicide on Monday in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia customs officials seize over 10,000 Xanax pills found inside yarn shipment

NBC10.com (Local) 5/8 9:55A Cherise Lynch

Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted over 10,000 Xanax pills uniquely concealed inside spools of yarn in a shipment headed to New York, U.S. Customs...

Philadelphia calls Kensington Avenue cleanup "successful encampment resolution, but questions...

CBS Philly (News) 5/8 8:21A Tom Dougherty

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia's chief public safety director said the Parker administration's clearing of the homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue Wednesday morning was a "successful"...

‘Abbott Elementary' star, creator Quinta Brunson receives honorary degree from Temple University

NBC10.com (Local) 5/8 8:08A Cherise Lynch

Actress, writer, producer and comedian Quinta Brunson has added another award to her resume. The West Philadelphia native received Temple University's Lew Klein Excellence in...

Loaded gun found atop slide at South Philly playground

NBC10.com (Local) 5/8 7:03A Hayden Mitman

Police recovered a loaded handgun after a woman found it at Weccacoe Playground along Catherine St. in the Queen Village section of South Philadelphia on Monday.

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April Teacher of the Month – Keya Brame

Philadelphia City School District News 5/7 3:00A Amina

We are thrilled to congratulate Keya Brame as the April Teacher of the Month for the School District of Philadelphia! Ms. Brame s commitment to student-centered learning and leadership has created a...

April Senior of the Month – Octavia Lauderdale

Philadelphia City School District News 5/7 3:00A Amina

Graduating high school is an impressive milestone for all of our students, and one that many have to overcome significant hurdles to accomplish. Octavia shines brightly as an...

Related: April Senior of the Month – Damar Wilson Philadelphia City School District News

School Nurse Spotlights – National School Nurses’ Week

Philadelphia City School District News 5/5 8:00P Adam

This week, we will honor our dedicated and compassionate school nurses. We hope you will enjoy reading these profiles as much as we enjoyed creating them. Remember, there are hundreds of other school...

The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now!

Philadelphia City School District News 5/1 8:00A Laurie

SHQIP | ???? | ?? | Français | ?????  | Português | P?????? | Español | Vi?t Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Guardians, The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is...

Award ceremony celebrates Philadelphia school district academic excellence

PhillyTrib.com (The Learning Key) 4/30 12:15A Chanel Hill Tribune Staff Writer

More than 600 School District of Philadelphia employees came together earlier this month for the the district’s inaugural Accelerate Philly awards.

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Charlotte Blake Alston wants to keep storytelling tradition alive — even in retirement

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/30 4:30A Rita Charleston Tribune Correspo

A passionate advocate for sharing music with young children, Charlotte Blake Alston will give her final performance as host of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Children’s Concert...

Tyreek McDole comes to Philly to celebrate Philly's deep jazz roots

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/26 5:30A Jamyra Perry Tribune Corresponde

Every April, the contributions of jazz music and its artists are celebrated nationwide; Philadelphia is no exception. From John Coltrane to Billie Holiday, Philadelphia has...

Leslie Odom Jr. always comes back to Philly, it's in his roots

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/26 3:15A Rita Charleston Tribune Correspo

His roots are here in Philadelphia and he insists he will forever carry the city in his heart.

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What to Eat at The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

Philly Grub 5/8 9:35A Marilyn Johnson

The 2024 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair celebrates its 128th anniversary as the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in North America. This year’s show...

Top Happy Hour Spots Opened Every Day in Philly

Philly Eater 5/7 9:01P George Banks-Weston

Via Locusta Stop by these places on weekdays and weekends for fantastic happy hour bites and beverages If you need to unwind after a long week, wish to sample a wider selection of dishes from a menu,...

New Sandwich Initiative at Otto’s Taproom & Grille Gives Back to Brewerytown

Philly Grub 5/7 10:14A Marilyn Johnson

Otto’s Taproom & Grille’s Executive Chef David Sposato and Chef de Cuisine Shawn McConnell have launched a new Wednesday night sandwich initiative which will rotate monthly, with proceeds benefiting...

Shuckfest to serve up oysters from dozens of New Jersey farms next month

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/6 11:59A Kristin Hunt

Oyster farmers will serve their best shellfish at Shuckfest on Sunday, June 2. The seafood festival returns to Liberty Point with a dozen New Jersey farms. Tickets are $80.

Pat's Steaks reopens Wednesday, adding sandwiches that have never been on its menu before

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/6 11:39A Michaela Althouse

Pat's King of Steaks reopens Wednesday after months of renovations. The South Philly shop at South Ninth Street and Passyunk Avenue, is adding breakfast sandwiches and a...

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Travel Packing Checklist

Vida Fashionista 5/2 2:04A Davida Janae

Travel Packing Checklist. We are just days away from our Disney trip (clearly your girl doesn t get out enough)! But seriously, I ve been planning this trip from a year now and the time has finally...

Side Deck Refresh

Vida Fashionista 4/30 3:07A Davida Janae

Side Deck Refresh. Yet another labor of love around the house. Patio season is here and if you know me, one thing I LOVE doing is being outside! I love being out there with the The post Side Deck...

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Kenny Gainwell blames 2023 Eagles' collapse on 'connection' issue

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/8 8:42A Shamus Clancy

Kenny Gainwell blames 2023 Eagles' collapse on 'connection' issue

Flyers prospect check: Oliver Bonk, London Knights reach OHL Championship Series

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/8 7:12A Nick Tricome

Oliver Bonk's power-play prowess helped push the Knights to the OHL's final round, and Matvei Michkov is over in Russia working out in Flyers gear.

The Flyers Remain at No. 12 in NHL Draft Lottery

Philadelphia Sports Nation 5/8 5:44A Nathan Harding

On Tuesday night, the NHL hosted the Draft Lottery to finalize the first 16 picks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place on June 28th and 29th from the Sphere in...

Related: NHL Draft Lottery: The Flyers' (slim) odds at a top pick PhillyVoice - Sports

Eagles notes: NFL schedule release, Brandon Hunt to interview with Patriots, cornerback signing

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/8 4:02A Jimmy Kempski

There were some Philadelphia Eagles news items over the last couple of days that probably aren't worthy of their own articles, but we'll round them up here.

What they're saying: Is Zack Wheeler the best pitcher in baseball right now?

PhillyVoice - Sports 5/7 7:14A Nick Tricome

Wheeler posted another dominant outing against the Giants as the MLB-leading Phillies continue to soar.

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The hour after day care is the least nutritious for young kids, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 5/6 10:27A Franki Rudnesky

The hour after children are picked up from day care is the least nutritious, according to a new study. Parents tend to give their children sugary and salty snacks, missing an...

How socioeconomic factors shape health outcomes in minority communities

Philly Voice (Health) 5/6 7:11A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Family health history and lifestyle habits can be key indicators when it comes to determining someone’s risk of developing certain diseases and health conditions. But...

Bird flu Is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It's not a dire threat for most of us — yet

Philly Voice (Health) 5/3 10:48A Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News

The H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows in nine states, including Texas and New Mexico. That has sparked questions about its threat to people. Despite occasional...

Maternal deaths are falling in the U.S., but racial disparities remain

Philly Voice (Health) 5/2 10:45A Courtenay Harris Bond

The maternal death rate in the United States nearly has dropped to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from the Centers of Disease Control and...

Drug users and unhoused people consider their next paths ahead of city's crackdown in Kensington

Philly Voice (Health) 5/2 10:26A Courtenay Harris Bond

Philadelphia has set a May 8 deadline for homeless people and drug users in Kensington to remove all belongings and disperse from Kensington Avenue. Ahead of an expected...

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