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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.

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Statement from Commissioner Jeffrey Nash

The statement below is by Commissioner Jeffrey Nash on behalf of the Board of Commissioners in regard to the planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia. “The planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse is an appalling act of hatred, bigotry, and intimidation towards the Jewish community. Furthermore, the decision to hold this boycott on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an infamous night of terror towards the Jewish community and in particular Jewish-owned businesses, is deeply disturbing.

Camden, NJ · 1d

hallmonitor.org

Voters Knock Out Trump’s MAGA Bullies In Midterms

From Texas to Georgia to Mississippi to South Carolina and here in Pennsylvania, voters across the country dealt Trump and his cronies a huge blow in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. With the Democrats flipping the state senate in Harrisburg and winning Pennsylvania’s trifecta, what does that mean for our...

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South Jersey Media

Perkins hosts annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition

Perkins Center for the Arts presents the fourth annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition, on display through Monday, Dec. 14. This exhibition is an open invitation to not only Perkins’ active Veterans students, but also to active duty and veteran community members, to submit artwork for display in Perkins’ Moorestown gallery. Perkins’ Veterans programs have […]

Moorestown, NJ · 3d

WOLF

Pa. AG condemns planned boycott of Center City restaurants over Israel ties

PHILADELPHIA (WOLF) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office is condemning a planned bicycle protest targeting Center City businesses, saying the event singles out owners because they are Jewish. The ride, promoted as the “Boycott Ride” or “Great Ride of Return,” is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, with...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

hoodline.com

Giant Puppets Roll Through West Philly as Peoplehood Parade Hits Year 26

Giant puppets, marching bands and neighborhood coalitions will fill the streets of West Philadelphia this Saturday as the Peoplehood Parade and Pageant steps off at 1 p.m. from the Paul Robeson House. Street closures begin at 10 a.m., with 50th Street shutting down between Walnut and Chestnut to make room for the procession before it winds its way to Clark Park.

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6abc Action News

Penn researchers bring microplastics detection kits into Philadelphia classroom

Students at Holy Redeemer School in Chinatown got a hands-on lesson in microplastics as Penn researchers brought new detection kits into the classroom.

Cleveland Jewish News

Jewish legal group to deploy attorneys to observe Philadelphia ‘boycott ride’

The National Jewish Advocacy Center has sent a letter demanding that organizers of an anti-Israel boycott bicycle ride targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia “preserve evidence” in anticipation of legal action, and warned that attorneys will be on site Sunday to document any criminal activity. “Play stupid games, win...

phillyvoice.com

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.

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Philly's Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park this month: Dates, events, what to know

PHILADELPHIA - One of Philadelphia's most beloved holiday traditions is officially coming back to Center City. The outdoor German-style Christmas Village will return to LOVE Park and City Hall this winter, transforming the heart of the city into a festive wonderland of lights, shopping, and holiday treats. Ringing in the...

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Rabbi Menken to Newsmax: Philly Boycott Echoes Nazi Persecution

Rabbi Yaakov Menken told Newsmax Friday that organizers of a planned Philadelphia boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants are disguising antisemitism as anti-Israel activism, saying the campaign echoes tactics used to persecute Jews in Nazi Germany. Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, said on "Bianca Across the Nation"...

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South Jersey Media

Democrat Ed Cilurso will be the next Gloucester City mayor

In one of the most exciting mayoral contests ever in the 100-year history of the Gloucester City News covering the Holy City, Democrat Ed Cilurso defeated Independent Dayl Baile and will become the next mayor of Gloucester City in January 2027. According to unofficial results released by the Camden County Board of Elections that do […]

Gloucester City, NJ · 3d

phillyvoice.com

Christmas gets creepy at Fort Mifflin with Krampusnacht, 50-plus vendors and wrestling Santa

Santa Claus will be wrestling, fire performers will be lighting up the night, and Christmas shopping will take a decidedly darker turn at Fort Mifflin this December. The historic Philadelphia fort will host its second annual Krampusnacht on Saturday, Dec. 5, bringing together gothic holiday traditions, punk-inspired entertainment and an alternative Christmas market with more than 50 vendors.

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Solar Energy Center Begins Operations With Support From Swarthmore College

The 150-megawatt solar facility, Sebree Solar II Energy Center, will help meet Henderson County, Kentucky’s growing electricity demand, supplying enough energy annually to power more than 20,000 homes. Sebree Solar II will also contribute more than $15.5 million in new tax revenue over the life of the facility, money that could be used by the county to enhance schools, roads, and other essential services.

Henderson County, KY · 2d

NorthEast Times

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...

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Manayunk Brings Holiday Magic to Philadelphia with Six Weeks of Festive Events

If you're looking for a destination that feels straight out of a holiday movie this season, look no further than Holidays in Manayunk 2026. Starting November 19, Manayunk is transforming into a festive winter wonderland packed with family-friendly events, dazzling lights, holiday shopping, seasonal treats, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories.

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Hidden City Philadelphia

Long Neglected Landmark in Germantown Readies for Reuse

Of the more than 20 municipalities that were folded into the City of Philadelphia in the 1854 Act of Consolidation, none were more established, with history deep as the city itself, than Germantown. Over the centuries it produced many significant buildings. Several have been lovingly restored and maintained, like Cliveden and Wyck House.

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CBS News

Bridge connecting Southwest Philadelphia and Center City to open next Friday

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Philadelphia City Councilmembers, union leaders call on Mayor Parker to prevent school closures

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. For more than a year, Philadelphia students, teachers, and community members have protested the district’s plan to close 17 schools. But Mayor Cherelle Parker hasn’t been a particularly loud voice in the closure debate. Now some prominent figures are calling her out....

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

USA TODAY

Pro-Palestine bike boycott in Philadelphia denounced by lawmakers