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The extraordinary elections of District 197, on Tuesday, March 21, were characterized by absenteeism at the polls, only 6 percent of registered voters exercised their right to vote. Photo: Peter Fitzpatrick / AL DAY News

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District 197th Elections:…

Democratic candidate Emilio Vazquez won with just over 1,950 votes. Candidates Lucinda Little and…

March 27th, 2017

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North Philly's popular Latin American cuisine restaurant caught fire on July 9, causing it to temporarily close.

Fire at Tierra Colombiana

July 11th, 2023

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Congreso de Latinos Unidos in Philly.

Fed money in Philly for 2023

January 2nd, 2023

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Vanessa (left) and Lily (right) Vega are sisters and creative artists from North Philly with Puerto Rican roots. Photo Courtesy of the Taina Sisters.

An Artistic Rican Family

April 1st, 2022

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Taking the wraps off of street sign honoring legendary boxing champion Joe Frazier. Photo LBW

Thought Leaders

a jab at poverty

April 18th, 2018

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'Titi' Myrtha Castro, co-founder of Amparo de la Niñez. Photo Archive.

Farewell to Myrtha Castro,…

October 13th, 2017

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Juan Rivera Serrano, 48, stands outside the gates of the City’s Social Services Hub. This is where Serrano turned to for help after leaving El Campamento due to the cleanup. They helped him take the first steps towards sobriety. Photo: Matthew Haubenstein

Displaced Destitute: The…

August 30th, 2017

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El Campamento, Gurney Street, North Philly, Opioid Epidemic

Where is Conrail? (Not in …

July 25th, 2017