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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

NBC Philadelphia

I-95 South on-ramp closure extended through mid-December

Travel on southbound I-95 in Philadelphia will be interrupted for a little while longer as bridge repairs continue to close the ramp connecting Morris Street to the interstate. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the ramp will be completely closed and detoured through Friday, Dec. 18., a month-long...

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VISTA.Today

Philadelphia EV Chargers: 515 New Ports Planned Across 5 Counties

Philadelphians without a driveway have often had to circle the block in search of a place to plug in an electric car, but hundreds of new public chargers are on the way, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. A new $37 million state investment is expected to expand Philadelphia’s public charging...

NorthEast Times

Part of Bridge Street Closes Weekdays and Southbound Roosevelt Boulevard Loses Two Lanes Near Cottman as PennDOT Work Hits the Northeast

Two PennDOT work zones could slow Northeast drivers this month, on Bridge Street at I-95 and on southbound Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue, according to PennDOT. Bridge Street is closed and detoured between Tacony Street and James Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 20, for overhead construction on the I-95 bridge, PennDOT and PhillyVoice reported. Tacony Street will remain open between Bridge Street and Aramingo Avenue during the weekday closure, PennDOT said in its Nov. 3 notice.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Virtual Public Information Session on Broadway Flood Mitigation Project

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — Residents are invited to participate in a Virtual Public Information Session on Wednesday, November 12, 2026, to learn more about the city’s ongoing Broadway Flood Mitigation Improvements Project. The online session will provide an overview of the planned improvements, project goals, anticipated construction activities,...

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d

Chalkbeat

Philadelphia state test scores are months late. Now state officials want to change the cut scores.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pennsylvania state officials have proposed changing how they score students’ performance on state math and reading tests, making it easier for students to be considered “advanced.” The proposal , which Pennsylvania Department of Education officials shared with the state’s Board of Education Thursday, would have implications for how the state measures student achievement and schools’ success, and would apply to tests students took months ago. It comes after months of uncertainty over delayed test results in Philadelphia, where families and teachers have repeatedly asked officials to release the scores they usually get in August. State officials acknowledged the department’s cut score review contributed to the wait. “This delayed reporting. It’s not great timing,” Brian Campbell, director of the Department of Education’s bureau of curriculum, assessment, and instruction, told board members Thursday. But he said the state was overdue in updating score thresholds set more than a decade ago, and this would create “a new baseline.” Students take state tests every spring to evaluate whether

NorthEast Times

O’Neill Bill Would Keep Bustleton and Somerton Corner Lots Out of Parker’s Apartment Plan as Council Nears a Final Vote

A bill from Councilmember Brian O’Neill that would keep Far Northeast corner commercial lots out of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to allow more apartments on them is one vote from final passage, according to City Council records and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Council’s Rules Committee advanced both the mayor’s...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

billypenn.com

Fighting Philly’s daylight savings darkness one bike light at a time

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Daylight savings has come once again and brought with it that dreaded time of year, where you walk outside after a full day’s work and there is no longer any sun. For cyclists, this switch can sneak up on them, and many forget to equip their ride with the bike lights necessary to keep them safe during the commute home.

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

6abc Action News

Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall

Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.

Philadelphia, PA · 19h

NorthEast Times

Harvie Ousts Fitzpatrick Next Door in Bucks County as Democrats Flip All Four of Pennsylvania’s Swing House Seats

Democrat Bob Harvie defeated five-term Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, which covers Bucks County next door to Northeast Philadelphia and part of Montgomery County, WHYY, the Philadelphia Inquirer, CBS Philadelphia and Spotlight PA reported. The Associated Press called the race shortly after midnight Wednesday, according to WHYY and Spotlight PA.

Bucks County, PA · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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Road closed and homes evacuated after gas pipe struck in Bridgeport

A major roadway in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, is shut down and nearby homes and businesses are being evacuated after a underground gasoline pipe was struck during construction work on Thursday. The hazmat situation was reported at East 4th (River Road) near Coates Street at around 3:30 p.m. SkyForce10 was over...

Bridgeport, PA · 1d

WHYY

There are no more Republicans representing Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania’s legislature

🖥️ WHYY.org: Follow the latest election developments and track race results. 📱 WHYY App: Read midterm election updates and stream WHYY-FM. A blue tsunami uprooted the remaining red strongholds in Philadelphia’s suburbs. Democrats on Tuesday ousted all Republicans from the Pennsylvania legislature in Chester, Delaware and...

Chester County, PA · 2d

Main Line Media News

Norristown council OKs liquor license transfer application after public airs frustrations

NORRISTOWN – Norristown Municipal Council members Tuesday approved the intermunicipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license to a prospective eatery on Markley Street, but not before hearing comments and frustration from the public. The unanimous action to grant the license to Tuscany 72 Pizza Bar LLC, which is expected...

Norristown, PA · 1d

wmmr.com

Collingswood Voters Approve Ending Alcohol Sales Ban in the Borough

Collingswood, New Jersey, is ready to start popping corks across the community. Collingswood voters approved ending the town's 153-year dry status, allowing liquor sales at licensed establishments, according to unofficial results released by Camden County. Preliminary results need to be certified before becoming official. According to a PhillyVoice report, Collingswood's...

Collingswood, NJ · 1d

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Where to Eat, Order & Celebrate Thanksgiving Around Philadelphia This Year

Thanksgiving is all about spending quality time with family and friends, sharing a great meal, and making lasting memories. While hosting can be rewarding, it can also come with plenty of stress. Fortunately, there are plenty of Philadelphia-area restaurants, bakeries, and culinary destinations offering special Thanksgiving meals, catering options, and seasonal treats that make celebrating a little easier this year.

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Rocky Run 2026: Race times, packet pickup and Philly road closures

PHILADELPHIA - Tens of thousands of runners are getting ready to channel their inner Rocky Balboa this month as the annual Rocky Run returns to the streets of Philadelphia. The popular race has officially sold out across all distances, drawing an estimated 40,000 participants to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Whether you are running the course or navigating weekend traffic in Center City, here is what you need to know about race times, packet pickup, and road closures.

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Statement from Commissioner Jeffrey Nash

The statement below is by Commissioner Jeffrey Nash on behalf of the Board of Commissioners in regard to the planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia. “The planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse is an appalling act of hatred, bigotry, and intimidation towards the Jewish community. Furthermore, the decision to hold this boycott on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an infamous night of terror towards the Jewish community and in particular Jewish-owned businesses, is deeply disturbing.

Camden, NJ · 1d

hallmonitor.org

Voters Knock Out Trump’s MAGA Bullies In Midterms

From Texas to Georgia to Mississippi to South Carolina and here in Pennsylvania, voters across the country dealt Trump and his cronies a huge blow in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. With the Democrats flipping the state senate in Harrisburg and winning Pennsylvania’s trifecta, what does that mean for our...