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Philly’s rats aren’t going anywhere, but a new strategy could keep them in check

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. That’s the question posed on a West Philly flyer sporting a picture of a rat in a leather jacket smoking a cigarette and drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon. “Every night,...

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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...

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Star News

Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026: Your Complete Guide

More than 120 cottages, a 30-foot Christmas Pyramid and a raclette line that never seems to end: Philly’s favorite holiday market rewards a plan. Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026 runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 27 at LOVE Park, but a three-day closure after opening weekend, shifting holiday hours and packed weekends can confuse visitors. Here’s the full schedule, what’s new, SEPTA and parking tips, the food worth the wait and when to go to skip the crowds.

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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.

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KYW News Radio

Philadelphia stands to reap the benefits of a united Pennsylvania General Assembly

Philadelphia could be in for some help from Harrisburg, now that Democrats are in control of both the General Assembly and the governor’s seat for the first time in three decades.

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NorthEast Times

Martina White Holds the 170th as Shapiro Gains in Northeast Philadelphia

Republican state Rep. Martina White held the 170th Legislative District, taking 57.6% of the vote to 42.3% for Democrat Rob Gurtcheff, according to unofficial results from the Philadelphia City Commissioners with all 57 divisions counted. At the top of the ticket, Gov. Josh Shapiro carried the 14 Northeast wards by...

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NBC Philadelphia

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...

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Philadelphia EV Chargers: 515 New Ports Planned Across 5 Counties

Philadelphians without a driveway have often had to circle the block in search of a place to plug in an electric car, but hundreds of new public chargers are on the way, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. A new $37 million state investment is expected to expand Philadelphia’s public charging...

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NorthEast Times

Part of Bridge Street Closes Weekdays and Southbound Roosevelt Boulevard Loses Two Lanes Near Cottman as PennDOT Work Hits the Northeast

Two PennDOT work zones could slow Northeast drivers this month, on Bridge Street at I-95 and on southbound Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue, according to PennDOT. Bridge Street is closed and detoured between Tacony Street and James Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 20, for overhead construction on the I-95 bridge, PennDOT and PhillyVoice reported. Tacony Street will remain open between Bridge Street and Aramingo Avenue during the weekday closure, PennDOT said in its Nov. 3 notice.

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Virtual Public Information Session on Broadway Flood Mitigation Project

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — Residents are invited to participate in a Virtual Public Information Session on Wednesday, November 12, 2026, to learn more about the city’s ongoing Broadway Flood Mitigation Improvements Project. The online session will provide an overview of the planned improvements, project goals, anticipated construction activities,...

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Philadelphia state test scores are months late. Now state officials want to change the cut scores.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pennsylvania state officials have proposed changing how they score students’ performance on state math and reading tests, making it easier for students to be considered “advanced.” The proposal , which Pennsylvania Department of Education officials shared with the state’s Board of Education Thursday, would have implications for how the state measures student achievement and schools’ success, and would apply to tests students took months ago. It comes after months of uncertainty over delayed test results in Philadelphia, where families and teachers have repeatedly asked officials to release the scores they usually get in August. State officials acknowledged the department’s cut score review contributed to the wait. “This delayed reporting. It’s not great timing,” Brian Campbell, director of the Department of Education’s bureau of curriculum, assessment, and instruction, told board members Thursday. But he said the state was overdue in updating score thresholds set more than a decade ago, and this would create “a new baseline.” Students take state tests every spring to evaluate whether

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NorthEast Times

O’Neill Bill Would Keep Bustleton and Somerton Corner Lots Out of Parker’s Apartment Plan as Council Nears a Final Vote

A bill from Councilmember Brian O’Neill that would keep Far Northeast corner commercial lots out of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to allow more apartments on them is one vote from final passage, according to City Council records and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Council’s Rules Committee advanced both the mayor’s...

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Fighting Philly’s daylight savings darkness one bike light at a time

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Daylight savings has come once again and brought with it that dreaded time of year, where you walk outside after a full day’s work and there is no longer any sun. For cyclists, this switch can sneak up on them, and many forget to equip their ride with the bike lights necessary to keep them safe during the commute home.

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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.

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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.

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Collingswood Voters Approve Ending Alcohol Sales Ban in the Borough

Collingswood, New Jersey, is ready to start popping corks across the community. Collingswood voters approved ending the town's 153-year dry status, allowing liquor sales at licensed establishments, according to unofficial results released by Camden County. Preliminary results need to be certified before becoming official. According to a PhillyVoice report, Collingswood's...

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Where to Eat, Order & Celebrate Thanksgiving Around Philadelphia This Year

Thanksgiving is all about spending quality time with family and friends, sharing a great meal, and making lasting memories. While hosting can be rewarding, it can also come with plenty of stress. Fortunately, there are plenty of Philadelphia-area restaurants, bakeries, and culinary destinations offering special Thanksgiving meals, catering options, and seasonal treats that make celebrating a little easier this year.

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Rocky Run 2026: Race times, packet pickup and Philly road closures

PHILADELPHIA - Tens of thousands of runners are getting ready to channel their inner Rocky Balboa this month as the annual Rocky Run returns to the streets of Philadelphia. The popular race has officially sold out across all distances, drawing an estimated 40,000 participants to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Whether you are running the course or navigating weekend traffic in Center City, here is what you need to know about race times, packet pickup, and road closures.