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Philly pickle vendors gear up for the world’s largest pickle party this Saturday

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Pickles are wondrous, salty, majestic little snacks. In just a day, a cucumber can metamorphose into a completely new food with a tangy flavorful punch — all thanks to the magic of vinegar. We even recommend them on cheesesteaks.

Philadelphia, PA · 11h
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Redeemer Health to retain Abington-based St. Joseph Manor and home care/hospice program amid bankruptcy proceedings

Redeemer Health will keep St. Joseph Manor at 1616 Huntingdon Pike in Abington Township and Redeemer Lafayette in Northeast Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Business Journal reported. The health system filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, November 1. Its board said at the time that it had decided to sell...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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A novel approach to combatting gentrification is working in Kensington

In 2023, J.C. Zerbe, community advocate and acclaimed muralist, welcomed an unusual offer: a spiffy, brand-new space for below-market rent. The offer came from the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). Most landlords buy buildings to hold onto them, but KCT buys properties to give them away — rehabbing them and transferring them to community ownership.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million

A six-bedroom home owned by former Sixers forward Robert Covington is on the market in South Jersey for $2.9 million. The two-story property in Cherry Hill has been on and off the market — both for rent and for sale — several times since Covington purchased the home for $3.1 million in 2023. Covington, 35, played 11 NBA seasons with stints on the Sixers from 2014 to 2019 and in 2023, when he returned to the team via trade. He's now retired.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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For Lease: Office/retail space in Jenkintown

2,600 sf of office/retail space is available for lease on the first floor of 106 York Road in Jenkintown. According to the listing, the property includes seven parking spaces. The property was listed for sale in April 2024. For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up...

Jenkintown, PA · 1d

northpennnow.com

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

phillyvoice.com

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Shady Brook Farm to end traditional drive-through holiday light show after 30 years

After 30 years, Shady Brook Farm is preparing to change its traditional drive-through Holiday Light Show, giving families one final season to experience the familiar two-mile route in Yardley. The Bucks County farm announced that the 2026 season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 21, will be the last for the attraction...

Yardley, PA · 1d

The Financial Wire

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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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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 · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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Harleysville Estate With 11 Generations of Rittenhouse Family History Is Up for Sale

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

Harleysville, PA · 2d

cbtnews.com

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RDS Automotive Group acquires Hill Buick GMC in Pennsylvania

RDS Automotive Group acquired Hill Buick GMC in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from the Hill family, which operated its dealership business for 35 years. Led by Robert DiStanislao and headquartered in Newtown Square, RDS adds the Buick and GMC franchises to its Philadelphia-area operations. Haig Partners served as the Hill family’s exclusive sell-side advisor.

Newtown Square, PA · 1d

6abc Action News

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New affordable housing apartments coming in North Philadelphia

Officials broke ground Tuesday morning on the Nayda Cintron Apartments on Cumberland Avenue.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

Triangle

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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

northpennnow.com

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Jones’ Craft & Decor set to have grand opening at Montgomery Mall this weekend

Jones’ Craft & Decor will celebrate its second anniversary of new ownership with a new home. This weekend, the family-owned business will welcome customers to its new location at the Montgomery Mall on the lower level near Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Montgomeryville, PA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Borough Adds New Tax for Swarthmore Workers and Residents

In a six-to-one vote on Monday, Nov. 9, the Borough Council of Swarthmore passed a motion to implement an earned income tax (EIT) of 1% beginning early next year. Once the measure takes effect on Jan. 1, Swarthmore College will deduct revenue directly from the paychecks of the roughly three-quarters of employees who are subject to the tax.

Swarthmore, PA · 1d

MONTCO.Today

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First Bank House of the Week: This Four-Bedroom Harleysville Home Has 5,656 Square Feet and Room to Grow

Listed at $1,250,000, 587 Woodview Lane in Harleysville has the makings of a full Friday night at home, with dinner upstairs and a movie, games, or a drink downstairs. Built in 2008 by Guidi Custom Homes, the four-bedroom house spans 5,656 square feet on a 0.41-acre lot in the Preserve at Skippack.

Harleysville, PA · 10h

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 · 1d

philadelphia.today

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This Philadelphia Program Has Helped 1,000 Local Homeowners Complete Their Wills

The Will Power Program was launched in 2022 to provide free real estate planning to Philadelphia’s low-income homeowners. Three years later and the program has just helped its 1,000th Philadelphia homeowner with their will and other related legal documents, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Debby Freedman, executive director of...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d