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Local park named to honor neighborhood man who helps people, fights causes

Tyrone “Cakes” Sims didn’t see that naming a local park in his Cobbs Creek neighborhood in West Philadelphia was in his future. His life journey took him from gang membership to assisting schoolteachers as a non-teaching assistant (NTA) to establishing community programs to working for state elected officials.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Some Thoughts on Villanova Beating La Salle Inside of a Not-Full Finneran Pavilion

Nova beat La Salle 80 to 59 on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. The game was closer than the final score indicates. La Salle was down five at halftime and did a nice job hanging in there despite foul trouble keeping both Anthony Finkley and Rob Dockery off the floor. Nova didn’t play their best game, but had an eight-point lead with eight minutes remaining before they blew it open and went on a big run to cover the -20.5 spread.

Villanova, PA · 2d

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6 Iconic Foods You Can Only Truly Appreciate in Philadelphia

Philadelphia food has strong opinions built into it. Everyone has a favorite counter, a rule about toppings, and a story about a line. These six stops come up again and again in local roundups, Google reviews, and Reddit threads. Each one comes with the order people recommend most. Angelo’s Pizzeria...

Philadelphia, PA · 8h

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Comcast filed layoff notices for 634 workers in Pennsylvania and more in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31

Comcast has told Pennsylvania it will lay off 634 workers at its Philadelphia headquarters campus, and it has filed layoff notices covering hundreds more employees in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31. Pennsylvania’s WARN notice list shows the Philadelphia layoffs beginning Dec. 31, 2026. WARN notices are... The post Comcast filed layoff notices for 634 workers in Pennsylvania and more in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Pennsylvania · 2h

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30th Street Station's South Concourse reopens as Amtrak readies to unveil new food and retail options

Travelers at 30th Street Station now have access to some of the renovated areas that Amtrak has been working on as part of its $550 million project. The station's South Concourse, which houses the former dining area and public restrooms, reopened this week with several new seating areas that include outlets to charge devices. The upgraded bathrooms are also open and the station's new food and retail options are set to debut in phases over the coming months, officials said.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Mi Casa: Tex-Mex eatery lets down University City

Price Range: $20-30 Overall Score: ▲▲◭△△ Fine. Perfectly average. Mi Casa, a new Tex-Mex restaurant, recently opened next to the Starbucks on campus, bringing a fresh dining option to the area. After its grand opening last week, the restaurant has already begun drawing students in with its free appetizer happy hour promotion.

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

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Video shows Malayshia Alford singing 'Love' to classmates before tragic death

A recent video showing 10-year-old Malayshia Alford singing 'Love' by Keyshia Cole with classmates was shared by her former teacher as West Philadelphia mourns her heartbreaking death and demands answers.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia city council investigates sudden closure of oldest natural history research institution in the Americas

The Academy of Natural Sciences, a 198-year-old public museum in Philadelphia run by Drexel University, shuttered in September because of rising costs. The university’s president will now testify under subpoena before Philadelphia’s city council on 16 November, answering questions about the sudden closure and what will happen to the museum’s valuable collection of more than 19 million specimens.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Lankenau Medical Center Wins First Gift of Life Award After 67% Jump in Organ Donors

Fifteen people became organ donors at Lankenau Medical Center during the latest award period. That is a 67 percent increase over the same period a year earlier. The jump helped the Wynnewood hospital earn its first Gift of Life Award. Gift of Life Donor Program and the Hospital and Healthsystem...

Wynnewood, PA · 2d

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Why Eastern Pennsylvanians Shop at Giant and Western Pennsylvanians Swear by Giant Eagle

Say “Giant” to a grocery shopper in Philadelphia and to one in Pittsburgh, and they’ll picture two different stores. The names sound related, and that’s where a lot of the confusion starts. Here’s why eastern Pennsylvanians shop at Giant and western Pennsylvanians swear by Giant Eagle....

Pennsylvania · 1d

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'A bad neighbor:' City Council prepares for Merlo and Wellenbach's testimony

Drexel University President Antonio Merlo and Deputy Mayor Patricia Wellenbach will attend the upcoming Nov. 16 Philadelphia City Council committee hearing about the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. Merlo and Wellenbach’s absence from the initial Oct. 26 meeting resulted in a rarely used subpoena power by the Council to compel the two’s appearance.

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

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Pull Up A Patio Seat On The Delaware River For Crab Cakes At This Pennsylvania Local Favorite

Some of the best tables in Philadelphia have nothing to do with Center City. Head to the far northeast corner of the city, where the Delaware River runs wide and slow, and you will find a patio that locals have been claiming for decades. One longtime regular has been coming...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philly launches a new effort to tackle potholes throughout the city

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia is launching a new frontline effort to protect city streets called the Road Warriors Pothole Squad. It’s a dedicated team of 22 people focused exclusively on proactive street repair and faster response to potholes. “This program, it will help us be more proactive,” said Streets Commissioner Kristin Del Rossi. “The whole […]

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Broomall Family’s 70-Foot Halloween Ship Welcomes Visitors

412 W. Westbourne Dr. — Approximate Site of Halloween Ship Display. On Halloween night, visitors to the 70-foot pirate ship Miss Fortune saw friends and relatives of Chris Clark dressed as characters and acting in character, 6abc Philadelphia reported. Clark created the Broomall display with his sister, Lisa Knox, and brother-in-law, Dan Knox, on their front lawn.

Broomall, PA · 2d

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Puerto Rico family finds home away from home at RMHC Southern New Jersey

For Kailitza "Kaili" Carrasquillo and her mom, the Ronald McDonald House in Camden has provided stability and support through months of major surgeries and medical treatment.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Drexel's longtime Chief Financial Officer to depart after 15 years

Drexel University’s long-serving chief financial officer, Helen Bowman, will depart the university at the end of this year after 15 years in the role. Bowman has been named Boston University’s next executive vice president. Bowman currently serves as Drexel’s executive vice president, chief operating and financial officer, and...

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

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Chance of wintry weather in Philadelphia region Friday | NEXT Weather

A strong area of low pressure has moved to the east, and now cooler air is beginning to spill in behind it.

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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This Philadelphia Food Truck Brings Creative Dumplings and Rolls to the Street Food Scene

A Philadelphia food truck is putting mac and five cheeses inside egg rolls, turning cheeseburgers into wontons, and giving the city’s famous cheesesteak a spring roll makeover. DumpNRoll takes familiar comfort foods and serves them in ways you probably haven’t tried before. The menu goes beyond the unusual...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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The Capital Grille is offering a Wagyu burger with fries and wine starting at $35

The Capital Grille is offering a steakhouse meal at a relatively modest price: an American Wagyu burger, fries and a glass of wine starting at $35. The restaurant's Wagyu & Wine promotion runs through Sunday, Nov. 22, at participating locations, including Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Newtown and Cherry Hill. The offer is available only in the lounge, and prices vary by location.

Philadelphia, PA · 3h