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KYW News Radio

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Ban on kratom sales takes effect in Philadelphia

A ban on the sale of all products containing kratom took effect in Philadelphia Thursday. The ban was passed by Philadelphia City Council in June.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

WHYY

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The city of Chester is facing a $45.7 million deficit in 2027. The receiver believes the city can overcome it

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. If nothing changes with the cash-strapped city of Chester’s finances, state-appointed receiver Vijay Kapoor projected the bankrupt municipality faces a $45.7 million deficit as early as 2027.

Chester, PA · 2d

fox29.com

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REWIND: Touring the SS United States before it left Philadelphia

As it sat in South Philly, we've seen the exterior of the SS United States for years. Ever wonder about its history and what it looks like on the inside?

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

northpennnow.com

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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 23h

6abc Action News

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Heavy hail piles up like snow in parts of Delaware County

No, it's not snow! Massive piles of hail blanketed parts of Parkside Borough in Delaware County on Thursday.

Delaware County, PA · 12h

hoodline.com

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Sunrise Activists Block I-76 Ramp Before 76ers Opener, Demand $415M for Philly

About 10 Sunrise Philadelphia activists shut down the Broad Street exit ramp from I-76 during rush hour on Oct. 22, timing the blockade just before tip-off of LeBron James’ first game with the 76ers. Traffic backed up onto the interstate for roughly 20 minutes, and police did not respond to the scene for more than 20 minutes after the demonstration began. No one was seriously injured and no arrests were made.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

metrophiladelphia.com

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

CBS Philadelphia

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Puerto Rico family finds home away from home at RMHC Southern New Jersey

For Kailitza "Kaili" Carrasquillo and her mom, the Ronald McDonald House in Camden has provided stability and support through months of major surgeries and medical treatment.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PHILADELPHIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

Resolution seeks examination of Community Umbrella Agencies and School District hiring and screening practices following the tragic death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) will introduce a resolution during this week’s Philadelphia City Council stated session authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings examining the City’s Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) system and the School District of Philadelphia’s hiring and screening practices.

Philadelphia, PA · 18h

Phillymag.com

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At Last! The Pedestrian Swing Bridge Across the Schuylkill Is Finally Opening

Begun in 2018, the $28 million project promises to safely and accessibly connect Southwest Philly and Center City. Pedestrians and cyclists celebrate this weekend. For years, Justin Dennis has watched cyclists, runners, and walkers on either side of the Schuylkill reach the river … only to have to turn around because they didn’t have dedicated, pedestrian trails to cross over to the other side.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

WHYY

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A Camden County news website hopes to bypass algorithms to connect small businesses with the community

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Local news organizations and businesses share the same challenge: reaching their customers online. Matt Skoufalos has thought about it a lot. The founder...

Camden County, NJ · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 1d

6abc Action News

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New affordable housing apartments coming in North Philadelphia

Officials broke ground Tuesday morning on the Nayda Cintron Apartments on Cumberland Avenue.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Marines Mark 251st Birthday on a Philly Parking Lot Where a Tavern Will Rise Again

Marines gathered Tuesday on a parking lot on South 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut in Philadelphia to celebrate the Marine Corps' 251st birthday, standing on the future site of a planned reconstruction of Tun Tavern, the watering hole widely considered the birthplace of the Corps. The gathering marked the third annual block party commemorating the occasion at the site, drawing Marines past and present to a stretch of pavement that organizers hope will one day host a working tribute to their service's origins, according to 6abc Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

BUCKSCO.Today

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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...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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Construction Planned at Night Nov. 13 on Interstate 95 North in Northeast Philadelphia

November 12, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction will occur on northbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, November 13. Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:. Friday, November 13, from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM the following morning, lane closures...

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

theartnewspaper.com

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Philadelphia city council investigates sudden closure of oldest natural history research institution in the Americas

The Academy of Natural Sciences, a 198-year-old public museum in Philadelphia run by Drexel University, shuttered in September because of rising costs. The university’s president will now testify under subpoena before Philadelphia’s city council on 16 November, answering questions about the sudden closure and what will happen to the museum’s valuable collection of more than 19 million specimens.

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

Vox

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Philly fixed a melted interstate in 12 days. Why does everything else take so long?

On an early Sunday morning in June 2023, a tanker truck filled with gasoline skidded on an exit ramp, tumbled over, and burst into flames just below one of the nation’s busiest interstates. The inferno that followed immediately severed miles of the East Coast’s most important artery, choking off a route used by countless cars and trucks.

Philadelphia, PA · 22h