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World War II veteran, retired Philly firefighter celebrates 100th birthday

"No regrets, no regrets," said 100-year-old WWII veteran and retired firefighter, Bill Kinee. "I wish I could have done more, that's all."

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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I-95 South on-ramp closure extended through mid-December

Travel on southbound I-95 in Philadelphia will be interrupted for a little while longer as bridge repairs continue to close the ramp connecting Morris Street to the interstate. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the ramp will be completely closed and detoured through Friday, Dec. 18., a month-long...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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Jewish Legal Group Prepares Legal Action Against Philadelphia Anti-Israel Boycott Organizers

As activists prepare to target Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia with a planned bicycle boycott, attorney Mark Goldfeder says the Jewish legal advocacy group National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) is preparing to respond. Goldfeder outlined several steps already taken ahead of Sunday’s demonstration, including sending enforcement letters to Pennsylvania’s Attorney General,...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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Philadelphia tenant unions take on junk fees, broken elevators and AI property management

When tenants at King’s Ferry Square Apartments in South Philadelphia call their property manager, Camden answers the phone. “Hi there!” she says, unfailingly chipper. Camden, however, is not a property manager, nor is she an employee of The Michaels Organization, which owns the building. In fact, Camden is not a human. She’s an artificial intelligence agent, named for the South Jersey city where The Michaels Organization is headquartered.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall

Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

egoease.com

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Comcast is laying off more than 600 Philly employees amid big cost-cutting transformation

On a gray morning in Center City, the elevators at the Comcast towers still moved with their usual hush, but the talk on the sidewalks had shifted. People who once compared notes on streaming launches and broadband upgrades were asking who might still have a desk when the quarter ended. The phrase Comcast Philly layoffs moved from private worry into public record after a state filing described more than 600 job cuts at the company headquarters. For a city that has treated the cable and broadband giant as both employer and civic symbol, the notice carried a weight that went beyond a single human resources memo.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

NorthEast Times

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With Democrats in Full Control of Harrisburg, Advocates Say the Old Excuse on School Funding Is Gone

Education advocates say Democrats’ new control of Harrisburg removes the old excuse for not finishing Pennsylvania’s school funding fix, and Philadelphia officials are pressing for more state money for schools, Chalkbeat Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Wednesday. Democrats won the governor’s office and both chambers of the...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

newtownpress.com

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Swedesboro Council Adopts Ordinance to Control Invasive Species

SWEDESBORO — The Swedesboro Council adopted a new ordinance at their regular meeting on Oct. 19 regulating the planting and containment of invasive plants within the borough. The ordinance adds an Invasive Plant Species section to Chapter 190 of the borough code, allowing the borough to “prohibit new plantings...

Swedesboro, NJ · 2d

WDEL 1150AM

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VIDEO | "One-stop shop" for community services, learning and recreation opens in Wilmington

A major milestone in the transformation of Wilmington's Riverside community took place Friday as the Kingswood Community Center - first established 80 years ago - hosted a grand opening celebration. The nearly-$60-million facility on Rosemont Avenue covers 81,000 square feet. It is adjacent to the Ernest Webster Montessori Academy. Nemours...

Wilmington, DE · 2d

hoodline.com

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Pipeline Strike Spills Thousands of Gallons of Fuel, Bridgeport Homes Evacuated

Thousands of gallons of aviation fuel spilled underground in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon after construction crews struck a buried pipeline, triggering shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and the shutdown of a major roadway in the Montgomery County borough. Officials told NBC10 Philadelphia that the pipeline belongs to Sunoco and that the rupture happened...

Bridgeport, PA · 1d

malvern.org

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Randolph Woods Nature Preserve: Forest Restoration, Wildlife and Public Access

Malvern Borough shares residents’ concerns about the deer at Randolph Woods Nature Preserve. We understand the importance of protecting wildlife while restoring the health of the forest and want to share what we know, what we’re doing, and what comes next. Why Is the Fence There?. The fence...

Malvern, PA · 1d

Town Square LIVE News

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Jea Street to retire from New Castle County Council after more than 20 years

District 10 councilman says service was “deeply rewarding”; retirement effective Nov. 7 will trigger special election for remainder of term NEW CASTLE COUNTY — Jea P. Street will retire from New Castle County Council effective Saturday, Nov. 7, ending more than two decades representing the 10th District and a public service career spanning more than 50 years. Street’s legislative assistant, ... Read More

New Castle County, DE · 2d

travelswiththepost.com

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Washington Memorial Chapel Mass Observes Veterans Day

KING OF PRUSSIA PA – Veterans Day will be observed Nov. 11 (Wednesday morning) with a special mass and reception at historic Washington Memorial Chapel, 2000 Valley Forge Park Rd. The 11 a.m. event will honor “the generations of American men and women whose courage, commitment, and sacrifice have...

King Of Prussia, PA · 1d

VISTA.Today

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Zippy Lawnz and MYCOguard Bring Organic Lawn Care to Chester County

In Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, Eric Toedter is betting that some of Pennsylvania farming’s leftovers can help solve a problem on lawns across the region. With help from Zippy Lawnz, his idea is now reaching homeowners. Toedter, founder of the Kennett Square small business MYCOguard,...

Chester County, PA · 2d

PA Times

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3300 Solly is now Father Judge 27 Way

Tom Forkin, Jim Meredith, Bob McHugh, Janet McHugh, Mike Driscoll

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

Town Square LIVE News

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Delaware Museum of Nature and Science to host BioBreakfast spotlighting Alzheimer’s research

The Wilmington museum will welcome University of Delaware researchers and life sciences leaders Nov. 12 for a discussion of advances in brain imaging, STEM education and the region’s biotechnology industry. By George D. Rotsch, Delaware LIVE WILMINGTON, Del. — Research that could help scientists better understand Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions will be among the topics featured when the ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 1d

Town Square LIVE News

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Wilmington City Council weighs $95.2 million in water, sewer and capital borrowing

Seven bond ordinances would finance water mains, pumps, sewer work and a PFAS pilot; one also permits up to $20 million in temporary financing By George Rotsch, Delaware LIVE WILMINGTON, Del. — Wilmington City Council is scheduled to consider seven bond ordinances Thursday night authorizing up to $95.2 million in permanent borrowing, much of it for water and sewer infrastructure ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 3d

6abc Action News

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Philadelphia children preserve memories in Smith Memorial Playground time capsule

Hundreds of Philadelphia children are leaving a piece of their childhood behind for future generations through a historic time capsule at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

phillyvoice.com

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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to City Hall with 40-plus vendors and handmade gifts

Philadelphia-themed tarot cards, hand-blown Christmas ornaments and treats for dogs are among the gifts shoppers will find at this year's Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. The outdoor market returns to Dilworth Park on Friday, Nov. 13, for its 12th season, bringing more than 40 vendors from Philadelphia and the surrounding region to the west side of City Hall. It will remain open through New Year's Day, with white vendor huts, holiday lights and illuminated Moravian stars decorating the park.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Cape Gazette

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Cape Region voters show up at polls

Delaware voters sent a message in Tuesday’s general election. Democrats flipped three seats in the state House, giving the party 30 of the chamber’s 41 seats and a supermajority. The result allows Democrats greater scope to advance their priorities, but it also puts more responsibility on them to govern thoughtfully, listen to opposing viewpoints and deliver results for residents.

Delaware · 2d