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Teachers and education advocates are increasing calls for Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize vaccinating school staff throughout the state. A coalition of nine statewide education groups wrote a letter on Feb. 11 addressed to Wolf, Secretary of [continue reading…]

After a year of stresses and diminished revenue, businesses along Chestnut Hill’s retail corridor look forward to when vaccinated residents come out shopping again.
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Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December. [continue reading…]

Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only surpassing opioid addiction. As the nation grapples a pandemic and individuals are experiencing unprecedented isolation, many are forced to deal head-on with their [continue reading…]

In his budget address last Wednesday, Gov. Wolf called for all existing education funding to be put through the fair funding formula, which takes into account factors such as student needs and enrollment. His $1.3 billion proposal includes increases in funding for special education and pre-k programs. [continue reading…]

Editor’s note: This story was updated 4/7/2021 to include additional information provided by the FNA. A small Fishtown shopping center would become a 53-unit apartment building if it receives zoning approval, a prospect some residents [continue reading…]

The music industry is one of the hardest to break into with its competitive nature. Yet one student found his way into one of the most prestigious studios in Philadelphia with sheer willpower during the pandemic. [continue reading…]

Members of the LA Fitness in West Chester have gained more access to gym amenities. Recently, the gym opened its basketball court. This was the first time the court has been open since pandemic restrictions [continue reading…]