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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.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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....

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AccuWeather

Hail piles up like snow near Philadelphia as tornadoes, flooding hit mid-Atlantic

Drivers became stranded in several inches of hail, crews brought out shovels and front loaders, and more than 800 flights were canceled as severe storms swept from Philadelphia to New York City. Hail piled up deep enough to strand drivers and send crews out with shovels near Philadelphia on Thursday,...

Philadelphia, PA · 3h

WHYY

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Mayor Parker pledged to help save 925 affordable rentals across Philly. Councilmember Gauthier wants a funding commitment

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier will introduce legislation Thursday calling for a public hearing to...

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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.

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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

BUCKSCO.Today

Pennsylvania Issues ‘Do Not Eat’ Advisory for Wissahickon Creek Fish

Pennsylvania has issued a “do not eat” advisory for all fish in the Wissahickon Creek basin after testing found PFOS, known as a “forever chemical”, in fish tissue, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios Philadelphia. The warning points to a bigger problem for local waterways. PFAS...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Former Bronc inducted in the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame is known as the place where legends live, now including Rider’s own Bobby Smith, as a part of the 2026 Inductee Class initiated on Nov. 5. Trenton-native Bobby Smith, who attended Rider from 1969 to 1972, dedicated his undergraduate and soccer career to...

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First Bank House of the Week: Garnet Valley Retreat Sits on 7 Secluded Acres With Wooded Views

Listed for $1.7 million, a contemporary home in Garnet Valley offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 7.46 acres of wooded property, combining luxury with natural surroundings. Located within the Garnet Valley School District, the residence features post-and-beam construction by Lindal Cedar Homes and approximately $500,000 in renovations completed by its...

Garnet Valley, PA · 9h

CBS Philadelphia

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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 · 14h

philadelphia.today

My Independence at Home: Veteran-Owned Philadelphia Home Care Company for Seniors and Adults With Disabilities

As the region marks Veterans Day, one Philadelphia business shows what an Army veteran can build after service. My Independence at Home, a home care company headquartered in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood, was founded in 2013 by U.S. Army veteran Lisa Robinson and co-founder Ronda Winfield. Since then, it...

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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 · 13h

Vox

Philly fixed a melted interstate in 12 days. Why does everything else take so long?

On an early Sunday morning in June 2023, a tanker truck filled with gasoline skidded on an exit ramp, tumbled over, and burst into flames just below one of the nation’s busiest interstates. The inferno that followed immediately severed miles of the East Coast’s most important artery, choking off a route used by countless cars and trucks.

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Tornado warning issued as severe storms bring risk of hail, damaging winds to Philadelphia area

PHILADELPHIA - A strengthening storm system is moving through the Delaware Valley and into the Northeast Thursday afternoon, prompting a tornado watch for most of the area through 7 p.m. The National Weather Service says the storm system brings a risk of damaging wind gusts, hail and an isolated tornado,...

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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 · 23h

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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...