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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge is ready to open

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Philly pedestrians and cyclists will finally have easy access to the Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge that will connect Bartram’s Garden and Grays Ferry Crossing. The Schuylkill Crossing will be unveiled...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

New Jersey · 1d

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A Word From Our Mayor Elect

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the support of our residents and grateful for the opportunity to serve as your next Mayor. I am excited to get to work, build on all that makes Merchantville special, and work together to create an even stronger community and brighter future for our borough. Congratulations to my running mate Sean Fitzgerald and Kim Brady on their election to Borough Council. I look forward to working alongside them and the rest of Council to support our small businesses, strengthen our borough, and make Merchantville an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Merchantville, NJ · 2d

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Opposition to antisemitic bike ride in Philly shifts into high gear

As news spread this week that a planned Sunday “Boycott Ride” bike rally aimed at driving Jewish businesses out of Philadelphia, myriad officials and civic leaders – from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker to the state restaurant association – responded with statements condemning the event and urging solidarity with the embattled Jewish business community.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Family, friends remember pilot Jeff Gregory at celebration of life in Montgomery County

Family, friends remember pilot Jeff Gregory at celebration of life in Montgomery County. His 3 children shared memories of a father who, despite a demanding career, made the most of the time they had together.

Montgomery County, PA · 15h

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Philadelphia’s city hall is the world’s tallest building made of only brick and stone

You can see Philadelphia City Hall from blocks away, and that is not an accident. The building rises 548 feet from the sidewalk at Broad and Market Streets, right where William Penn laid out the center of his original city plan. It is the largest city government building in the...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Philly sheriff proposes changes to court-ordered settlement agreement, cites ‘misleading narratives’

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal released changes on Thursday that she proposes to a court-ordered settlement agreement, over delays in processing sheriff’s sales.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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South Philly's 1889 Church Set to Become 30-Room Hotel by 2029

A 137-year-old church complex at 1900 S. 16th St. in South Philadelphia is set to become a 30-room boutique hotel, following an $8 million renovation. Huttenlock purchased the former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church building for $2 million, and the project has already secured zoning permits for the hotel conversion.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Officials condemn planned Philadelphia boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic

State and local leaders have strongly condemned a protest planned for this weekend in Philadelphia that targets Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Luminiscence brings dazzling Christmas light show to Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love is set to shine a little brighter this winter. Beginning Nov. 19, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will be transformed into “a spectacular celebration of Christmas” with Luminiscence: Christmas Wonder. The immersive performance will dish out holiday songs, imagery and visual effects for its winter iteration, following on the heels of its summer series, which debuted this past June in Philly.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Pa. residents can get up to $1,000 toward heating bills this winter

Not everyone has switched on their heat yet, but it’s not too early to think about ways to afford those high utility bills that arrive in the colder months. Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP. Qualifying homeowners and renters can receive grants of between $200 and $1,000 to cover heating costs. The money is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and does not need to be repaid.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Comcast Job Cuts Will Hit These New Jersey Locations

Jobs in 9 NJ counites will be effected, including Atlantic, Cumberland & Ocean counites.

New Jersey · 6d

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Ridge Pike Lane Closures This Week

Utility inspections will be conducted on Ridge Pike between Harmon Road and Crescent Avenue beginning this Monday, November 9, as part of the design phase for the upcoming Ridge Pike Improvement Project: Section C. Short-term lane closures are expected on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Ridge Pike....

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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3 Delaware County Towns Rank Among Nation’s Best Places to Live

Three Delaware County towns have found a spot on the best places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released its latest annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and other sources. To determine the rankings, the company focused on metrics such as affordability, local housing markets, neighborhood diversity, public schools, and walkability, among others.

Delaware County, PA · 1d

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Holiday events in Philly, the suburbs and South Jersey: Lights, markets, shows and more

Christmas lights are going up, Santa is heading underwater and Ellen Griswold has a stop planned in South Jersey. The holiday season brings plenty of reasons to head out after dark, from a walk beneath the lights at Philadelphia Zoo to ice skating along the Delaware River. This year, Longwood Gardens is looking to the cosmos for its Christmas display, while Old City’s Ministry of Awe is introducing a holiday show that makes the audience part of the artwork.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Lower Merion approves 4-year contract with police union

LOWER MERION — Lower Merion Commissioners approved a new four-year contract with its police union. The new contract, which runs from 2027 through 2030, includes a 2% pay increase every six months for the life of the contract. According to township officials, the FOP voted and ratified the proposed...

Lower Merion Township, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia Jails Replace Monthly Addiction Shots With Daily Suboxone Pills

Philadelphia’s jails have ended a monthly buprenorphine injection program and returned to daily Suboxone pills for people receiving medication for opioid use disorder. Jail officials told The Philadelphia Inquirer that one in three of the 719 people prescribed the medication since the switch had been caught misusing it. That figure describes people caught misusing pills; it does not establish how often misuse occurs or whether the injection program’s end caused the reported cases.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Cirque du Soleil performers will put on a free show at Philly library Monday, Nov. 9

Cirque du Soleil performers are heading to a Philadelphia library Monday, Nov. 9, for a free holiday storytime and acrobatic performance. The event begins at 1:15 p.m. at Parkway Central Library, where performers will read A Visit from St. Nicholas, the classic poem commonly known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." The reading will be followed by a live acrobatic demonstration from the performers.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d