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Axios Philadelphia

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A holiday season without Wanamaker Light Show, Dickens Village

The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are MIA this holiday season as the historic Center City building undergoes redevelopment . Why it matters: For the first time in generations, the Philly holidays will go without the beloved Christmastime attractions. State of play: The panels of snowmen, reindeer and sugar plum fairies, along with the bulk of the components for the show, remain tucked away in what's known as "Frosty Central" — a sealed hallway in the building behind the Wanamaker Organ. "They're safely stored," Ray Biswanger, executive director of the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ , tells Axios. Plus: The animatronic characters and displays for Dickens Village are housed and preserved on the building's third floor. The big picture: New York-based TF Cornerstone, which owns the Wanamaker, recently revealed a bar and restaurant concept for the Grand Court, home to the famous eagle statue and former site of the light show. Plus: The redevelopment includes converting office space into 600 apartments. Rendering of a potential remake of the Grand Court at the Wanamaker Building, which includes a bar around the eagle statue. Screenshot: Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment What we know: The holiday attractions are paused for at least

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

DELCO.Today

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Dunwoody Village Holiday Bazaar 2026: Shop Local in Newtown Square Now Just a Week Away

The Holiday Bazaar at Dunwoody Village, a beloved annual tradition, is only a week away. Stop by Dunwoody Village on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Find a gift with a story, pick up homemade treats, and get a head start on holiday shopping at the Holiday Bazaar.

Newtown Square, PA · 1d
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Artificial light is illuminating the night in South Jersey. What does that mean for insects?

As the sun sets across South Jersey, darkness does not always follow. Streetlights illuminate residential neighborhoods, shopping centers remain lit after businesses close, and large commercial properties can cast light into the surrounding landscape throughout the night. In Gloucester County, the changing landscape can be seen along Route 322, a...

Gloucester County, NJ · 1d
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Backyard Garden Lover

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Pennsylvania Sues Contractor After Homeowners Report Damaged Ceilings, Exposed Wires and Lost Money

Pennsylvania homeowners paid thousands of dollars to improve their properties, only to face unfinished projects and costly damage, according to a new state lawsuit. One bathroom renovation reportedly ended with a ceiling collapsing in another room. The complaints have now led to legal action against JC Home & Construction Management, LLC, and its owner, Julian...

Pennsylvania · 2d

WHYY

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Mayor Parker pledged to help save 925 affordable rentals across Philly. Councilmember Gauthier wants a funding commitment

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. Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier will introduce legislation Thursday calling for a public hearing to...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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 · 21h

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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 · 20h

South Philly Review

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Fox News

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Anti-Israel socialist silent on Jewish business boycott in district he's set to represent

Christopher Rabb, a democratic socialist elected in the Blue Wave, stayed silent as Democrats condemned a Jewish business boycott in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

6abc Action News

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Delayed Buses: Philly parents say it's been a bumpy road getting kids to school on time

According to Tymeera Hicks, school begins at 8:30 a.m., but the bus did not arrive until about 10:40 a.m.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

myspiritnews.com

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Radnor proposes new data center restrictions

Officials in Radnor Township have introduced a new set of zoning regulations in an attempt to get ahead of the data center building boom. The township’s Board of Commissioners became the latest local government in the collar county region to weigh in on the increasingly controversial subject during its Oct. 26 meeting with a cradleto grave draft ordinance that would regulate data centers from the time of initial proposal, through to construction and operation, and finally during their decommissioning phase.

Radnor Township, PA · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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Chester faces possible bankruptcy with $45.7 million in funding needs for 2027

The City of Chester's Receiver identified $45.7 million in upfront funding needs in 2027 and said the city faces a growing budget deficit over the next 10 years. In a memo named "The Number," the state-appointed overseer of Chester's finances said that the city is facing $41.6 million in outstanding pension obligations, including accrued interest and penalties, as well as a $4.3 million operating deficit in 2028 and $1.1 million in necessary investments in the city.

Chester, PA · 1d

Backyard Garden Lover

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New Philadelphia Law Gives Renters More Power to Fight Back Against Landlord Harassment, Up to $1K Per Issue

The City of Brotherly Love just became a little bit more renter-friendly. That’s because a package of citywide ordinances that were signed into law earlier this year just went into effect. According to the National Apartment Association, the Safe Healthy Homes Act took effect on Nov. 1 after being signed into law by Mayor Cherelle...

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

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Philly planted 18,581 trees over past three years, placing it 'on track' to reach goals to grow canopy

The coalition tasked with boosting Philly's tree canopy planted over 18,000 trees during the past three years, providing an encouraging if incomplete picture of the city's progress on its long-term greenery goals. MORE: Who are the purple-vested workers now patrolling SEPTA stations?. That data comes from a report released Thursday...

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

6abc Action News

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Philly man completes two-day mission to ride every SEPTA Regional Rail line

Rich Temple spent two days riding every SEPTA Regional Rail line with the hopes of raising awareness and fueling future funding.

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 · 15h

Yahoo!

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Pa. Must Step Up, Put Condemnations of Jew-Hatred Into Law

At the time of this writing six Jewish-owned Philadelphia restaurants were reportedly marked for a Sunday (Nov. 8) "Boycott Ride" accompanied by a demand that should horrify every American: "These Zionist Establishments Must Go! Not in Our City!" The demand?. For Jewish businesses to disappear from an American neighborhood. Calling...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

VISTA.Today

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Over 100,000 Lights to Glow in West Chester With ‘Shop Small’ Deals During Thanksgiving Weekend

More than 100,000 lights are about to twinkle in the heart of historic downtown West Chester as the borough launches Thanksgiving weekend deals for Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester starting Black Friday, Nov. 27. “This year we’re encouraging people to set aside the endless scrolling,...

West Chester, PA · 14h

DELCO.Today

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Chester Receiver Vijay Kapoor Says $45.7M Gap Is ‘Doable’

After four years in bankruptcy, Chester finally knows what it will take to get out. The answer is $45.7 million, and the man in charge of closing that gap said it can be done, reports Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s challenging, but I also think it’s doable,” said Vijay Kapoor,...

Chester, PA · 17h

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From the Editors: The road back starts here

The Republican Party took a beating up and down the country last week but our focus, as always, is on Pennsylvania. And in Pennsylvania — particularly in southeastern Pennsylvania — the 2026 elections were arguably an extinction-level event for Republicans. All three Republican state senators on the ballot...

Pennsylvania · 19h