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A building trades union is getting a $1-a-year land deal from the city of Philadelphia

On a gray morning in Southwest Philadelphia, a wide stretch of city owned ground sits quiet beside rail lines and warehouse roofs. Neighbors know the parcel as empty land the city has held for years. City Hall now knows it as the site of a proposed lease that would hand 21 acres to a building trades union for a dollar a year, so the union can raise an apprenticeship training yard. The Philly union land deal has already become a test of how this city treats public property when a powerful labor ally comes asking.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h
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The Forward

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Photos: Pro-Israel counter-protesters overwhelm anti-Zionist bike rally in Philadelphia, where police arrest 3

Hundreds of pro-Israel counter-protesters gathered around Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square Sunday morning ahead of a bike rally targeting six Jewish-owned restaurants. There were about 300 anti-Zionist protesters and about 200 pro-Israel counterprotesters, police estimated. Rally organizers said the timing — just before the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, when Nazis attacked Jewish shops and homes — was...

Philadelphia, PA · 19h

PA Times

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Books highlighting children of all abilities

Somerton’s Kevin Patrick McCourt is a former live-in caregiver, a job he describes as stressful but one of the best jobs he’s ever had. Earlier this year, looking for some side income, he founded McCourt Family Studios, a children’s book publishing company with a mission and commitment to spotlight children of all abilities to help […]

Philadelphia, PA · 18h

Resolve Philly

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‘When America catches a cold, the Black community gets the flu,’ says one Germantown museum founder.

What disappears when a museum closes? Three Black-led Germantown museums explore that question through the family stories, artifacts, and discoveries their spaces hold — and the challenges of keeping their doors open. The post ‘When America catches a cold, the Black community gets the flu,’ says one Germantown museum founder. appeared first on Resolve Philly .

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

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Wyncote native, MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in his hometown

Reggie “Mr. October” Jackson, arguably Cheltenham High School’s most well-known alumnus, took to X.com to express frustrations over antisemitism in our area. “It is heartbreaking to see antisemitism in my hometown,” the Wyncote native wrote. “It makes me angry and ashamed to see hatred tolerated there.”

Wyncote, PA · 21h

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Abington Caregivers now offering 10% discount for home care services, free consultations

Abington Caregivers Inc. is a locally owned, community-centered non-medical home care agency dedicated to providing compassionate, dependable, and personalized care for seniors and individuals who wish to remain safe and independent in their own homes. Abington Caregivers proudly serves clients who utilize Private Pay and Long-Term Care Insurance benefits, providing...

Elkins Park, PA · 22h

Bucks County Courier Times

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Archbishop Wood thumps Archbishop Carroll in PCL 3A football title game

FAIRLESS HILLS — After what happened Saturday afternoon, you'd never imagine that these same two teams played a tight game just eight days before. What happened Saturday was that Archbishop Wood, from start to finish, dominated Archbishop Carroll on the way to a 31-6 win in the Philadelphia Catholic League Class 3A championship game played at Dick Bedesem Field at Conwell-Egan.

Fairless Hills, PA · 1d

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Hopewell Valley’s Season Ends in Overtime as Makeshift Goalkeeper Keeps Colts Neck Close

Hopewell Valley High's boys soccer season ended Saturday at Ackerson Field in Hopewell Township, where Colts Neck won 2-1 on an overtime goal, The Trentonian reported. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs were beaten by the fifth-seeded Cougars in the NJSIAA Group III Central tournament. Senior Sean Moore scored his 107th career goal...

Colts Neck, NJ · 20h

6abc Action News

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Cook and Shaker triples footprint of bar and comfort food favorite in Old Richmond

Cook and Shaker is the newly expanded spot from longtime chefs and business partners, Paul Quintieri and Laura Viegas.

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

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Philadelphia's new pothole squad aims to fix damaged roads within 48 hours

Philadelphia is taking a new approach to tackling potholes, launching a dedicated team Monday aimed at repairing damaged streets within 48 hours of a pothole being reported. The city's new Road Warriors Pothole Squad consists of 22 members tasked with identifying and repairing potholes across Philadelphia, part of an effort to speed up repairs and address a persistent problem for drivers.

Philadelphia, PA · 8h

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Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's unites community to fight disease

The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's brings participants together at Citizens Bank Park to support dementia care, support services and critical research. The Philadelphia initiative works year-round toward a multi-million dollar fundraising target through participant donations and community advocacy.

Philadelphia, PA · 17h

South Jersey Media

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School board reviews discipline trends, construction progress and technology policies

The Cherry Hill Board of Education’s Oct. 27 meeting focused on student discipline, construction improvements throughout the district and the ongoing implementation of new technology policies, with administrators outlining progress and areas requiring additional attention. Student discipline and support A major portion of the meeting centered on a presentation examining student discipline trends, disparities and […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 2d

6abc Action News

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Philadelphia Veterans Parade honors those who fought for freedom

Today, the 12th annual Veterans Parade marched through Philadelphia to honor service members.

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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Old York Road Historical Society to host ‘Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War’ Nov. 11, Bryn Athyn train wreck presentation Dec. 5

The Old York Road Historical Society continues their historical lectures series on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 at 7:30PM in the John Barnes Room of Abington Friends Meeting with Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War by Friederike Baer, Ph.D.. The presentation will be offered both in-person and on Zoom.

Bryn Athyn, PA · 22h

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Mercer County Library System Collecting Diapers for Families in Need Through November

The Mercer County Library System is partnering with Maker’s Place, a nonprofit diaper bank and resource center, for its annual diaper drive to support low-income families in Trenton. Community members can drop off diaper donations at any Mercer County Library System branch through Nov. 30. Diapers in sizes 4...

Mercer County, NJ · 7h

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SIX-CESS! Men's Soccer Wins Sixth Straight MAC Freedom Championship, 2-1, Over Arcadia

Glenside, Pa. – The Stevens Institute of Technology men's soccer team won its sixth straight MAC Freedom Conference Championship Saturday, 2-1, over Arcadia, scoring twice in a span of less than two minutes early in the second half, then weathering a late push from the Knights. How It Happened.

Glenside, PA · 1d

WHYY

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Smash it, don’t trash it: Fishtown Neighbors Association hosts pumpkin composting ‘smackdown’

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Halloween is over. The costumes are back in the closet, the candy is disappearing, and that once-spooky jack-o-lantern on the porch is starting to look a little less festive.

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

CBS Philadelphia

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Partly cloudy, breezy Monday in Philadelphia, tracking a coastal storm this week

Monday will be windy, with gusts reaching 30 to 35 mph as a cold front moves through the Philadelphia region.

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

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Cougars girl soccer moved onto round three playoffs with 3-0 victory

The Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team (14-7) continued success on Friday, Nov. 6 defeated Washington Township high school (10-8) in a shutout of 3-0 in the second round of the group IV NJSIAA playoffs. Joelle Mateo (‘28) broke the silence of the first half after scoring two key...

Cherry Hill, NJ · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Return to Celebrate Region’s Exceptional Teachers

Some of the most influential people in a child’s life never make headlines. They’re the teachers who offer encouragement, recognize potential, and help students overcome challenges. Citadel Credit Union is inviting communities across Greater Philadelphia to honor those educators through its 2026-27 Heart of Learning Awards. Citadel invites...

Philadelphia, PA · 8h