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Local park named to honor neighborhood man who helps people, fights causes

Tyrone “Cakes” Sims didn’t see that naming a local park in his Cobbs Creek neighborhood in West Philadelphia was in his future. His life journey took him from gang membership to assisting schoolteachers as a non-teaching assistant (NTA) to establishing community programs to working for state elected officials.

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Harleysville Estate With 11 Generations of Rittenhouse Family History Is Up for Sale

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

Harleysville, PA · 2d

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30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options

Travelers at 30th Street Station now have access to some of the renovated areas that Amtrak has been working on as part of its $550 million project. The station's South Concourse, which houses the former dining area and public restrooms, reopened this week with several new seating areas that include outlets to charge devices. The upgraded bathrooms are also open and the station's new food and retail options are set to debut in phases over the coming months, officials said.

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South Philly Review

Best Bagels in Philadelphia: Where to Find a Real One

The best bagels in Philadelphia come from Bart’s Bagels, where the dough is slowly fermented, kettle-boiled, and baked on burlap boards, and the pastrami is smoked in-house. Bart’s second shop is in South Philly, at 769 S. 10th St. in Bella Vista. On East Passyunk Avenue, the pick is Vanilya Bakery at 1611 E. Passyunk Ave., on the same block as the Singing Fountain.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

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Mike Tyson, Phillies Legends Set for Autograph Signings at The Philly Show in Oaks

Boxing legend Mike Tyson will join a star-studded autograph lineup at The Philly Show in Oaks, Montgomery County, next month alongside Phillies legends Steve Carlton, John Kruk, and Larry Bowa. Carlton and Bowa helped Philadelphia win the 1980 World Series, while Kruk was part of the 1993 National League pennant...

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Pennsylvania Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Wissahickon Creek Fish

Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...

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Philly launches a new effort to tackle potholes throughout the city

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia is launching a new frontline effort to protect city streets called the Road Warriors Pothole Squad. It’s a dedicated team of 22 people focused exclusively on proactive street repair and faster response to potholes. “This program, it will help us be more proactive,” said Streets Commissioner Kristin Del Rossi. “The whole […]

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PA Times

Outpatient addiction treatment center opens on Broad Street

A new outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center has opened in South Philadelphia, offering recovery programs designed to address not only addiction but the everyday challenges that can make getting help difficult. Philadelphia Recovery Solutions is located at 2300 S. Broad St., Suites 202 and 203, in the Rota Building. The center offers intensive outpatient […]

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South Philly Review

Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Vendors & What to Know

Christmas Village in Philadelphia is a free German-style Christmas market that fills LOVE Park and the City Hall courtyard every holiday season. The 2026 market runs November 21 to December 27, open noon to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 120+ wooden booths selling ornaments, bratwurst, raclette and Glühwein, the hot mulled wine.

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Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philadelphia schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the school board to reconsider plans to close 17 schools.

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Where to order Thanksgiving dinner takeout, hot delivery and desserts around the Philadelphia region

PHILADELPHIA - Hosting Thanksgiving does not have to mean waking up at dawn to wrestle a 20-pound bird or spending the holiday scrubbing roasting pans. Kitchens across Philadelphia, South Jersey, the Main Line and Delaware are offering takeout and delivery packages designed to eliminate kitchen stress. Whether you want a...

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Philadelphia under tornado watch as severe storms slam region

Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs are under severe weather alerts Thursday afternoon as strong storms bring damaging winds, hail and the threat of tornadoes to the region. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Philadelphia through 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The city is also under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 p.m. as heavy rainfall moves through the area.

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My Independence at Home: Veteran-Owned Philadelphia Home Care Company for Seniors and Adults With Disabilities

As the region marks Veterans Day, one Philadelphia business shows what an Army veteran can build after service. My Independence at Home, a home care company headquartered in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood, was founded in 2013 by U.S. Army veteran Lisa Robinson and co-founder Ronda Winfield. Since then, it...

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This Philadelphia Food Truck Brings Creative Dumplings and Rolls to the Street Food Scene

A Philadelphia food truck is putting mac and five cheeses inside egg rolls, turning cheeseburgers into wontons, and giving the city’s famous cheesesteak a spring roll makeover. DumpNRoll takes familiar comfort foods and serves them in ways you probably haven’t tried before. The menu goes beyond the unusual...

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The Time to Buy BJ Ranson Stock is Now, Plus a Shoutout to Fellow Big 5 Freshmen RJ Smith and Latief Lorenzano-White

The St. Joe’s Hawks are 3-0, and their 83-80 win over South Florida on Wednesday was their biggest one yet. USF is a good team. They fell to 1-2 with the loss, but preseason projections had them finishing third in the American after going 25–9 (15–3 in conference play) last year, a season they capped off with a conference championship win and an 11-seed in the NCAA tournament.

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'A bad neighbor:' City Council prepares for Merlo and Wellenbach's testimony

Drexel University President Antonio Merlo and Deputy Mayor Patricia Wellenbach will attend the upcoming Nov. 16 Philadelphia City Council committee hearing about the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. Merlo and Wellenbach’s absence from the initial Oct. 26 meeting resulted in a rarely used subpoena power by the Council to compel the two’s appearance.

Philadelphia, PA · 8h

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Pro-Palestinian protestors urge boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants, drawing widespread criticism

A pro-Palestinian cycling group, backed by several organizations including a coalition of Penn community members, urged Philadelphians to boycott six Jewish-owned restaurants on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism. The Nov. 8 “boycott ride” — coordinated by the activist group Philly Bike On Your Left and co-sponsored by Penn Faculty and Staff...

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Star News

Where to Go Ice Skating in Philadelphia This Winter

Depending on the rink, a session on the ice here can cost $17 or nothing at all. Ice skating in Philadelphia ranges from outdoor rinks on the waterfront and beside City Hall to five free city-run indoor rinks and a ring of suburban arenas. Evening tickets at the outdoor rinks often sell out and hours change around the holidays, so this guide lists 2026-27 prices, rentals, hours and directions for each one.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

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Not Feeling Great About Temple’s Chances of Making the NCAA Tournament

There was a really nice college slate for hoop heads on Veterans Day. St. Joe’s, Penn, Drexel, and Temple all played Wednesday afternoon in a 5-ish hour window. Unfortunately, the latter three all lost. Penn and Drexel battled Navy and American, but the Owls fell by 10 on their home floor to a Coastal team:

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Musicians who played with Coltrane at Temple reflect on historic concert

Saxophonist Dr. Steven Knoblauch and percussionist Robert Kenyatta reflected on a night that became part of jazz history.