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The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge is ready to open

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Philly pedestrians and cyclists will finally have easy access to the Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge that will connect Bartram’s Garden and Grays Ferry Crossing. The Schuylkill Crossing will be unveiled...

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Giant Puppets Roll Through West Philly as Peoplehood Parade Hits Year 26

Giant puppets, marching bands and neighborhood coalitions will fill the streets of West Philadelphia this Saturday as the Peoplehood Parade and Pageant steps off at 1 p.m. from the Paul Robeson House. Street closures begin at 10 a.m., with 50th Street shutting down between Walnut and Chestnut to make room for the procession before it winds its way to Clark Park.

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Comcast Job Cuts Will Hit These New Jersey Locations

Jobs in 9 NJ counites will be effected, including Atlantic, Cumberland & Ocean counites.

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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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Holiday events in Philly, the suburbs and South Jersey: Lights, markets, shows and more

Christmas lights are going up, Santa is heading underwater and Ellen Griswold has a stop planned in South Jersey. The holiday season brings plenty of reasons to head out after dark, from a walk beneath the lights at Philadelphia Zoo to ice skating along the Delaware River. This year, Longwood Gardens is looking to the cosmos for its Christmas display, while Old City’s Ministry of Awe is introducing a holiday show that makes the audience part of the artwork.

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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...

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NBC Philadelphia

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 · 3d

925xtu.com

Philadelphia Regains Designation as Poorest Big City in US

The U.S. Census Bureau delivered some unfortunate news for Philadelphia. One year after offloading its infamous title of America's poorest big city, Philadelphia is once again at the top of the list. According to the latest information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphia has the highest poverty rate among major...

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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 · 3d

Spotlight PA

Democrats poised to have 13-seat majority in Pennsylvania House after Tuesday’s election

HARRISBURG — Democratic challengers have declared victory in three competitive Pennsylvania House races that will help determine the size of the party’s majority during the next legislative session. Wins in those races would give the party a 13-seat advantage. In Lancaster County’s 41st House District, Brad Chambers leads...

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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.

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CBS News

Bridge connecting Southwest Philadelphia and Center City to open next Friday

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FOX 29 Philadelphia

Jet fuel pipeline leak in Montgomery County: What we know

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New York Post

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Philadelphia mayor slams ‘unacceptable’ protest against Jewish-owned shops on Nazi terror anniversary

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker condemned an upcoming protest targeting Jewish-owned businesses on the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary — saying that hate “has no place in our city.” The Democratic mayor addressed the planned Sunday anti-Israel protest in the city’s ritzy Rittenhouse Square neighborhood in a scathing statement on X Thursday . “Everyone has the right to peacefully protest and express their political views. But singling out businesses because their owners are Jewish is unacceptable and has no place in our city,” Parker wrote. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker labeled the bicycle protest organized by anti-Israel activists targeting businesses with Jewish owners as “unacceptable.” REUTERS Parker shared her statement on X on Thursday. Credit: X/@PhillyMayor Philly’s Nazi-laden boycott proves it was never actually about Palestine — just the Jews “No one should be targeted, threatened, or made to feel unwelcome because of their faith, identity, or background. Every person deserves to feel safe and respected in the city they call home,” she fumed. Parker said the planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses “falls on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, a date that carries profound pain for our Jewish neighbors and for all who remember where unchecked hatred can lead.” “Anyone

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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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WHYY

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Supporting our Veterans

You Oughta Know honors our veterans and the organizations supporting them. Discover Operation Mud, a hidden gem in Kensington helping vets create art; see how Flyers Warriors supports veterans and their families on the ice; and learn wellness tools from Health and Science host Maiken Scott. Plus, explore how Night Raven Gaming Society connects vets with teens and meet the Veterans Multi-Service Center cook serving hot meals to fellow veterans.

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Bridge Repair Continues to Close Interstate 95 South On-Ramp From Morris Street Through Mid-December in South Philadelphia

November 6, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repair will continue to close the ramp from Morris Street to southbound I-95 in South Philadelphia through mid-December. The work is part of a $60.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on interstate bridges across the region to maintain the functionality, safety, and mobility of the structures along critical corridors.

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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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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.