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4 Philadelphia ZIP Codes Rank Among the Nation’s Wealthiest

Four Philadelphia ZIP codes rank among the 1,000 wealthiest in the nation on The Business Journals’ 2026 Wealthy 1000 list, writes Joanne Drilling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Leading the way is 19103, covering Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square and Logan Square. At No. 17, it cracked the nation’s top...

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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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The Rumor About Moving Students Into the Mary Ethel Costello Property Is True

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 11, 2026) — For some time, a rumor about reopening the abandoned Mary Ethel Costello School has circulated throughout the community. The Gloucester City Board of Education deeded the building, assessed at more than $1 million, to the Gloucester City taxpayers several years ago. The school was vacated in 2017- 2018 when students from the elementary school were relocated to the new $90 million Gloucester City Middle School a few blocks away.

Gloucester City, NJ · 2d

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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

WHYY

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As overdose deaths fall, a changing drug supply is making Philadelphia’s opioid crisis harder to escape

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. “Excruciating doesn’t even begin to cover it,” said Thomas Harris, who’s been using “dope” for years. “Physically, I’ve never felt closer to dying.”

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World's largest pickle party returns to Philadelphia

The world's largest pickle party is returning to Philadelphia, with organizers looking to set a world record on National Pickle Day.

Philadelphia, PA · 13h

6abc Action News

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Water main break buckles roadway in Philadelphia's Mayfair section

A water main break has buckled the roadway in Philadelphia's Mayfair section on Friday.

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

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Mystery spill leaves Amazon packages scattered on Montgomery County road

Several overturned delivery bins filled with Amazon packages were found spilled along West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township. At least six or seven large containers were scattered on the side of the road, though it remains unclear how the packages ended up there or whether they fell from a passing delivery truck. No delivery drivers or company officials were immediately seen at the scene as questions remain over how the load was lost and whether local orders will be delayed.

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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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

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Vendors & What to Know

Christmas Village in Philadelphia is a free German-style Christmas market that fills LOVE Park and the City Hall courtyard every holiday season. The 2026 market runs November 21 to December 27, open noon to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 120+ wooden booths selling ornaments, bratwurst, raclette and Glühwein, the hot mulled wine.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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On this date, 26 years ago, Mayor John Street announced the location of the future Citizens Bank Park

On this date, 26 years ago, Mayor John Street finally announced the location of the building site for the brand-new Philadelphia Phillies ballpark.

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FULL: FAA ground stop: Airspace reopened, Duffy, Mullin explain data outage

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop after more than four hours Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin explain what caused the just the second nationwide ground stop since 9/11.

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

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The 9 Quirkiest Places To Dine In Pennsylvania That Are Anything But Ordinary

Ready to find the quirkiest places to dine in Pennsylvania?. These 9 restaurants offer wild atmospheres and truly unforgettable meals!. 1. Talula’s Garden (Philadelphia) Most restaurants give you four walls and a ceiling, but Talula’s Garden in Philadelphia gives you something much better. Stepping inside feels like discovering...

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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 · 1d

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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...

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Your guide to Historic Holidays in Old City Philadelphia

It’s a festive time of year anywhere in Philly—but in Old City specifically, locals get a jolly mix of both history and the holidays. “Old City spent 2026 welcoming the world, and Historic Holidays is our invitation to come back and experience the neighborhood the way locals do,” says Job Itzkowitz, Executive Director of Old City District.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Kimberlé Crenshaw: The election just gave us the ability to fight another day.

“The election just gave us the ability to fight another day. And that ‘another day’ is now,” Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw told Dr. James Peterson on Wednesday’s Evening WURDs, reflecting on the Midterm race. Crenshaw is a pioneering scholar on critical race theory (CRT) and the...

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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Philadelphia Traffic Deaths Fall 26% in 2025 as Serious Injuries Rise

Eighty-nine people died on Philadelphia streets in 2025, the fewest traffic deaths since 2019 and 31 fewer than the year before, yet the city’s roads remain dangerous, reports Jack Tomczuk for Metro Philadelphia. The 26 percent drop — detailed in the city’s latest Vision Zero annual report — is...

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