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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...

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Philadelphia City Councilmembers, union leaders call on Mayor Parker to prevent school closures

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. For more than a year, Philadelphia students, teachers, and community members have protested the district’s plan to close 17 schools. But Mayor Cherelle Parker hasn’t been a particularly loud voice in the closure debate. Now some prominent figures are calling her out....

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WHYY

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...

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8 Reading terminal market stands Philadelphia locals say you can’t skip

The first mistake is arriving without an appetite. The second is thinking you’ll make a quick lap around the market, choose one thing, and be on your way. Within minutes, the smell of roast pork competes with warm pretzels, somebody is carrying a box of fresh doughnuts, and a scoop of ice cream suddenly looks perfectly reasonable even though you haven’t eaten lunch.

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USA TODAY

Pro-Palestine bike boycott in Philadelphia denounced by lawmakers

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hoodline.com

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After 15 Years, Camden Mom Finally Moves Into New Ablett Village Townhouse

Satinique Reddick spent 15 years living in Camden's old Ablett Village, while her children kept asking when they would get a move date. In mid-October, the 37-year-old mother of two moved into a brand-new townhouse just a few hundred feet from where she used to live, part of the first wave of residents settling into the long-awaited redevelopment of the city's oldest public housing community.

Camden, NJ · 2d

NJ.com

10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A single-family home in Moorestown that sold for $2.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County over the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. The county saw a total of 120 residential real estate sales during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, averaging...

Burlington County, NJ · 20h

wheninyourstate.com

Philadelphia’s city hall is the world’s tallest building made of only brick and stone

You can see Philadelphia City Hall from blocks away, and that is not an accident. The building rises 548 feet from the sidewalk at Broad and Market Streets, right where William Penn laid out the center of his original city plan. It is the largest city government building in the...

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Cat Country 107.3

Ever Dream of Opening A Hoagie Shop? Philly & NJ Have Some Interesting News

Hoagie shop, pork roll breakfast joint or water ice stand? If you've dreamed of opening a business near Philly or South Jersey, a new study is worth checking out.

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abc27 News

Former Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille passes away

(WHTM) – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has announced the passing of former Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille, who died on November 4, 2026. He was 82 years old. Chief Justice Debra Todd offered the following statement: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Chief Justice Ron Castille, whose life was defined by […]

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CBS Philadelphia

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Philadelphia's political power players gather at SOUTH for Election Day lunch

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fox29.com

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Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

New York Post

Tiny NJ suburb boots 138-year booze ban in historic vote

Let’s drink to that! A New Jersey suburb voted Tuesday to ditch its 138-year-old prohibition on liquor licenses, paving the way for booze sales. Located in Camden County — roughly six miles outside Philadelphia — the borough of Collingswood had been famously dry for generations before residents backed the binding referendum , according to NJ.com. A view shows the Collingswood Commercial Historic District looking north from near 923 Haddon Ave. Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons “The outcome represents an important change for Collingswood, and the governing body is committed to approaching the next steps thoughtfully, transparently and in a manner that reflects the interests of the community,” town officials said in a statement after the vote. Runner knocks back an alcoholic drink at every mile during Chicago Marathon Nearly half the town turned out to cast votes, with around 3,500 checking the box to lift the ban — and roughly 2,300 voting to keep the town dry. Collingswood has a population of about 14,000, according to census data . Town authorities plan to starting dishing out liquor licenses after establishing official guidelines for operating hours and permit fees, the outlet reported. Drunk flyer exposes himself at gate —

Collingswood, NJ · 1d

billypenn.com

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Philly’s rats aren’t going anywhere, but a new strategy could keep them in check

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. That’s the question posed on a West Philly flyer sporting a picture of a rat in a leather jacket smoking a cigarette and drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon. “Every night,...

Philadelphia, PA · 21h

Star News

Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026: Your Complete Guide

More than 120 cottages, a 30-foot Christmas Pyramid and a raclette line that never seems to end: Philly’s favorite holiday market rewards a plan. Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026 runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 27 at LOVE Park, but a three-day closure after opening weekend, shifting holiday hours and packed weekends can confuse visitors. Here’s the full schedule, what’s new, SEPTA and parking tips, the food worth the wait and when to go to skip the crowds.

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NorthEast Times

Martina White Holds the 170th as Shapiro Gains in Northeast Philadelphia

Republican state Rep. Martina White held the 170th Legislative District, taking 57.6% of the vote to 42.3% for Democrat Rob Gurtcheff, according to unofficial results from the Philadelphia City Commissioners with all 57 divisions counted. At the top of the ticket, Gov. Josh Shapiro carried the 14 Northeast wards by...

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NJ borough ends more than a century as a dry town with 2026 election vote

Collingswood voters approved the alcohol sales question 3,506 to 2,322, according to unofficial county results posted late Tuesday. The borough has prohibited alcohol sales by ordinance since the 19th century, linking back to its Quaker heritage. Under state rules, the borough could issue either a single distribution license for a...

Collingswood, NJ · 2d

hoodline.com

South Philly's 1889 Church Set to Become 30-Room Hotel by 2029

A 137-year-old church complex at 1900 S. 16th St. in South Philadelphia is set to become a 30-room boutique hotel, following an $8 million renovation. Huttenlock purchased the former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church building for $2 million, and the project has already secured zoning permits for the hotel conversion.