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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d
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Third health insurance contract dispute involving Jefferson Health emerges

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.- A third contract dispute involving the Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health and a major health insurance company has been made public. According to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, it was notified by the health network that its hospitals, facilities and doctor groups will leave Horizon's networks on March 1, 2027, unless Horizon will, it claims, agree to pay "substantially higher prices for care."

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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For Lease: Retail space at Church View Apartment building in Jenkintown

A 3,800 sf office/retail space at 436 York Road in Jenkintown is up for lease. According to the listing, the space is located within the 31-unit Church View apartment building. From the description:. Be part of a beautiful, historic mixed-use residential and commercial property in the heart of Jenkintown!. Up...

Jenkintown, PA · 2d
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Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. After a decade of planning, construction is underway on a 121-unit apartment building in Center...

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

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Camden Manufacturer ResinTech Announces $30 Million Expansion, Adding 100 Jobs

A Camden resin maker that treats drinking water and other liquids on Monday announced a $30 million expansion that will add 100 jobs to its Camden workforce of 259. ResinTech Inc., which moved to Camden from West Berlin, Camden County, in 2020, reported that the new 34,500-square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility will be on the east end of its 27-acre property at 1801 Federal Street.

Camden, NJ · 2d

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Comcast Co-Founder and Cable Television Hall of Famer Dead at 93

Julian Brodsky, who co-founded Comcast more than six decades ago, has died at age 93. The cable company announced today that he died on Nov. 5. Variety reported the news. Julian Brodsky Was a "Mentor and a Friend" Comcast stated that Brodsky was surrounded by his family at the time...

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

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Homes at or under $500,000 in Gloucester County in the week of Oct. 26

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Gloucester County, here's what sold for $500,000 or under over the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.

Gloucester County, NJ · 1d

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Calling All Cat Lovers! Woodbury HasA Volunteer Opportunity That's Basically A Dream Job

Imagine spending your free time cuddling adorable kittens while helping rescued animals find their forever homes. Kitkat Playroom in Woodbury is looking for volunteer kitten snugglers!

Woodbury, NJ · 2d

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Potluck Findings, a Glenside mainstay since the 1990s, is liquidating its inventory this month. Ownership says its future is TBA

Potluck Findings, an antique and vintage furniture shop at 379 W. Glenside Avenue, is looking to make some big changes in the near future. Owners Joe and Denise Hector are in the process of liquidating their inventory. The property was sold over the summer with retirement to follow. That was until the Hectors’ four children—Stephanie, Damian, Shana, and Brandon, all Cheltenham High grads—stepped in with an alternative plan.

Glenside, 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 · 1d

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NJ officials admit scrap giant EMR ignored law for years without fines

TRENTON — At least once a year, scrap metal recyclers in New Jersey are required by law to submit reports describing how much waste material, including old junked cars and trucks, they take in and process. The reason behind the law is to protect public health and safety: Shredding...

New Jersey · 2d

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House of the Week: $4.3M Chestnut Hill Mansion With Its Original Chestnut Cabinetry

Less than a year ago, 8221 Seminole Street was on the market for $1.4 million. Now, after a sweeping renovation, the 1886 Chestnut Hill mansion is back with a $4.3 million asking price. The stone residence in the historic Saint Martins section was listed in January as a seven-bedroom home...

Philadelphia, PA · 21h

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North Philly Nonprofit Turns Vacant Homes Into $160K Starter Houses

Inarvis Ramos is set to close next month on a renovated three-bedroom house that sat vacant for a decade — and her new mortgage payment, about $1,000 a month, will be lower than what she currently pays in rent. The 43-year-old, who works at a nearby school, is one of the latest buyers moving through a pilot program that is converting empty houses in North Philadelphia into affordable homes for first-time buyers.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h

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Former South Philly Firehouse Listed for $2.5 Million

A former Engine 10 firehouse in South Philadelphia is listed for $2.5 million. The Inquirer reported that Julie Russell bought it in 2019. The property is near East Passyunk Avenue and the Italian Market, and its roughly 4,200 square feet of living space and three-car garage stand out in the surrounding rowhouse blocks, according to the Inquirer. Trulia lists 5,550 square feet of finished area; the available accounts do not explain the difference between those figures.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

According to a 179-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Philadelphia in August, Mansfield Oil Company is suing K.R.S.M. for $4 million and sold some of it to Freedom gas stations in Pennsylvania and they never paid for it.

Philadelphia, PA · 4h

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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

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Ghanaian Immigrant Worked Three Jobs to Build a Pennsylvania Business and Eventually Bought Its Building

Working three jobs to open a small dessert shop was only the beginning for one Pennsylvania entrepreneur. After investing her savings and taking out personal loans, she opened a neighborhood water ice business in 2024. Just over a year later, she faced an unexpected challenge when her landlord decided to...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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N.J. ski shop named one of the best in the U.S.

A New Jersey ski shop has been selected by a panel of USA TODAY 10Best experts as one of the 20 best in the United States. According to the panel, D&Q in Cherry Hill offers comprehensive ski and snowboard services, including gear selection, boot fitting, repair and tuning. Customers can...

New Jersey · 14h