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Philadelphia city council investigates sudden closure of oldest natural history research institution in the Americas

The Academy of Natural Sciences, a 198-year-old public museum in Philadelphia run by Drexel University, shuttered in September because of rising costs. The university’s president will now testify under subpoena before Philadelphia’s city council on 16 November, answering questions about the sudden closure and what will happen to the museum’s valuable collection of more than 19 million specimens.

Philadelphia, PA · 11h
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30th Street Station south concourse opens after 3 years of renovations

After nearly three years of construction, the interior construction barrier at 30th Street Station is gone and the south concourse is open to visitors.

Philadelphia, PA · 18h

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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 · 1d
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Chester will need $250M over next 10 years to overcome bankruptcy, city says

After four years of bankruptcy, the city of Chester finally has a number on what it’s going to take to get it financially back on track.

Chester, PA · 1d

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Gloucester City Library celebrates two anniversaries

Back in 1925, members of the Gloucester City Women’s Club came up with a plan to give residents free access to literature and encyclopedias and decided to create a library. With an initial collection of 3,200 books, the library opened its doors to the public at 2:30 p.m. on April 11, 1925, in the old […]

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d

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Marines Mark 251st Birthday on a Philly Parking Lot Where a Tavern Will Rise Again

Marines gathered Tuesday on a parking lot on South 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut in Philadelphia to celebrate the Marine Corps' 251st birthday, standing on the future site of a planned reconstruction of Tun Tavern, the watering hole widely considered the birthplace of the Corps. The gathering marked the third annual block party commemorating the occasion at the site, drawing Marines past and present to a stretch of pavement that organizers hope will one day host a working tribute to their service's origins, according to 6abc Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philadelphia schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the school board to reconsider plans to close 17 schools.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

CBS Philadelphia

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South Philadelphia woman on a mission to tackle city's trash problem

Glitter is a neighborhood cleaning service and app that connects residents with local cleaners.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Marcus Hook honors veterans with annual parade

Marcus Hook came alive with patriotic pride on Saturday, Nov. 7 as residents, veterans, business owners, and community leaders lined the streets for the borough’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The event was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend but due to inclement weather, borough Council rescheduled the celebration as a Veterans Day parade.

Marcus Hook, PA · 1d

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Puerto Rico family finds home away from home at RMHC Southern New Jersey

For Kailitza "Kaili" Carrasquillo and her mom, the Ronald McDonald House in Camden has provided stability and support through months of major surgeries and medical treatment.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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At Last! The Pedestrian Swing Bridge Across the Schuylkill Is Finally Opening

Begun in 2018, the $28 million project promises to safely and accessibly connect Southwest Philly and Center City. Pedestrians and cyclists celebrate this weekend. For years, Justin Dennis has watched cyclists, runners, and walkers on either side of the Schuylkill reach the river … only to have to turn around because they didn’t have dedicated, pedestrian trails to cross over to the other side.

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

Axios Philadelphia

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A holiday season without Wanamaker Light Show, Dickens Village

The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village are MIA this holiday season as the historic Center City building undergoes redevelopment . Why it matters: For the first time in generations, the Philly holidays will go without the beloved Christmastime attractions. State of play: The panels of snowmen, reindeer and sugar plum fairies, along with the bulk of the components for the show, remain tucked away in what's known as "Frosty Central" — a sealed hallway in the building behind the Wanamaker Organ. "They're safely stored," Ray Biswanger, executive director of the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ , tells Axios. Plus: The animatronic characters and displays for Dickens Village are housed and preserved on the building's third floor. The big picture: New York-based TF Cornerstone, which owns the Wanamaker, recently revealed a bar and restaurant concept for the Grand Court, home to the famous eagle statue and former site of the light show. Plus: The redevelopment includes converting office space into 600 apartments. Rendering of a potential remake of the Grand Court at the Wanamaker Building, which includes a bar around the eagle statue. Screenshot: Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment What we know: The holiday attractions are paused for at least

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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The Rumor About Moving Students Into the M.E. 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 · 1d

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Philadelphia Landlord Sues Minnesota-Based Parent of Glassmaker Again Over Shattering High-Rise Windows

Windows have been shattering and falling from the sides of Philadelphia apartment towers since 2024, and the company that owns those buildings is now suing the Minnesota-based parent company of a glassmaker and a window-unit maker for the second time, trying a new legal strategy to make it pay. PMC Property Group says broken glass has landed on sidewalks, balconies and patios at its properties, forcing the company to hire outside experts and put up emergency scaffolding to protect residents.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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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 · 21h

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One-Fifth of Philly's Homeless Are Veterans, and the Phillies Event Was a Stark Reminder

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) About 200 service members and their families were welcomed to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, a powerful evening of activities and recognition hosted by the Phillies and SEI for […]

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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USS New Jersey, commissioned in 1943 and decommissioned for the last time in February 1991, is the most decorated battleship in American history, its museum says

Across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the city whose navy yard built her, the battleship New Jersey now sits as a museum in Camden. Her service record spans four commissions, from World War II to the Persian Gulf, and the museum that keeps her makes a strong claim for it: no American battleship earned more […]

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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The Force is coming to Philadelphia! First look at new ‘Star Wars' exhibit

A galaxy far, far away is coming to Philadelphia, and we're getting our first look. The Franklin Institute has revealed some of the iconic artifacts heading to "Star Wars: The Experience," a world-premiere exhibition opening Feb. 13, 2027, just in time for the franchise's 50th anniversary year. Among the treasures...

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

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Construction Alert: Sidewalk Improvements Starting in Berwyn Village

BERWYN — Township officials have confirmed that G&B Construction is scheduled to begin work on the Berwyn Village Sidewalk Project on Monday, November 16, weather permitting. The improvement project will cover sections of Bridge, First, and Waterloo Avenues. Crews will initiate construction at the intersection of Bridge and Berwyn...

Berwyn, 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...

Pennsylvania · 1d