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West Philly High’s ‘winningest’ basketball coach dies at 89, remembered as ‘a friend and mentor’

The 1977 West Philadelphia High School boys’ basketball team is regarded as one of the greatest high school teams in Philadelphia Public League history. That year, the Speedboys were ranked number one in the nation after posting a remarkable 31-0 record and winning a national championship in Pittsburgh. The...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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Historic vote nixes 150-year booze ban in once-dry New Jersey town

A New Jersey town has ended its 153-year alcohol ban with 60.4% of voters approving sales, yet residents of the area are divided over the BYOB culture.

Collingswood, NJ · 23h

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Tornado rips through Delaware: Sign crushes cars, helicopter hit

A line of strong storms swept through the Philadelphia region Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, spawning a tornado in Delaware and leaving damaged buildings, downed trees and piles of hail. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down in New Castle County. Crews were set to assess damage in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday.

New Castle County, DE · 12h
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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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Daily Voice

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19 Inches Of Hail Turns Parkside Borough Streets Into Winter Wonderland In November Storm

What looked like the aftermath of a massive blizzard was actually the result of a severe thunderstorm that dumped approximately 19 inches of hail on a Pennsylvania community, leaving streets buried in ice and drivers stranded. The extraordinary scene unfolded in Parkside Borough, Delaware County, on…

Delaware County, PA · 7h

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Camden Weighs Three-Month Limit on Public Street Memorials

A proposal before Camden City Council would put a three-month limit on temporary outdoor memorials placed on public property, then let the Department of Public Works take them down. Angel Fuentes introduced the ordinance, which is not law yet. Council is expected to hold a public hearing and is scheduled...

Camden, NJ · 1d

South Jersey Media

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A novel place to call home

BY DEBRA WALLACE When bestselling author Pam Jenoff decided it was time to put down local roots, she wanted to recreate the South Jersey community she remembered from her early years. Jenoff first came to Haddonfield in 2008, followed later by Cherry Hill in 2010, where she and her family remain rooted. Her local ties […]

Haddonfield, NJ · 1d

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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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COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PHILADELPHIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

Resolution seeks examination of Community Umbrella Agencies and School District hiring and screening practices following the tragic death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) will introduce a resolution during this week’s Philadelphia City Council stated session authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings examining the City’s Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) system and the School District of Philadelphia’s hiring and screening practices.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia under tornado watch as severe storms slam region

Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs are under severe weather alerts Thursday afternoon as strong storms bring damaging winds, hail and the threat of tornadoes to the region. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Philadelphia through 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The city is also under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 p.m. as heavy rainfall moves through the area.

Philadelphia, PA · 21h

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12 Of The Best Steak Houses In Pennsylvania That Locals Swear By For 2027

A steakhouse in Harrisburg names itself after the temperature of its broiler: 1,700 degrees. That number alone makes me want to pull up a chair. Another spot in Easton ages its prime steaks in a room lined with Himalayan salt. Out in the Poconos, a lakeside chophouse serves something called...

Pennsylvania · 19h

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Mike Tyson, Phillies Legends Set for Autograph Signings at The Philly Show in Oaks

Boxing legend Mike Tyson will join a star-studded autograph lineup at The Philly Show in Oaks, Montgomery County, next month alongside Phillies legends Steve Carlton, John Kruk, and Larry Bowa. Carlton and Bowa helped Philadelphia win the 1980 World Series, while Kruk was part of the 1993 National League pennant...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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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Pro-Palestinian protestors urge boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants, drawing widespread criticism

A pro-Palestinian cycling group, backed by several organizations including a coalition of Penn community members, urged Philadelphians to boycott six Jewish-owned restaurants on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism. The Nov. 8 “boycott ride” — coordinated by the activist group Philly Bike On Your Left and co-sponsored by Penn Faculty and Staff...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Raider football leaves it all on the field in playoff

CAMDEN – It was not the ending to the football season the Ocean City Red Raiders wanted, but their effort and “resiliency” were not lost on head coach Sean Matthews. The Raiders’ playoff run came to an end against Camden High School after a gutsy performance on defense to keep a high-powered Panther offense at bay for most of the game. Ocean City eventually fell to Camden 24-7 on Nov. 6, but not before leaving everything out on the field.

Ocean City, NJ · 2d

The Forward

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Why I urged my parents to avoid the counterprotest in Philadelphia

Parents usually tell their children whether they can go out, but last week, on a phone call with my parents, our roles reversed, and I urged them not to join a Philadelphia food crawl with their friends. The event was organized in response to a bicycle rally calling for the boycott of six restaurants, all...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Ban on kratom sales takes effect in Philadelphia

A ban on the sale of all products containing kratom took effect in Philadelphia Thursday. The ban was passed by Philadelphia City Council in June.

Philadelphia, PA · 22h