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A Word From Our Mayor Elect

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the support of our residents and grateful for the opportunity to serve as your next Mayor. I am excited to get to work, build on all that makes Merchantville special, and work together to create an even stronger community and brighter future for our borough. Congratulations to my running mate Sean Fitzgerald and Kim Brady on their election to Borough Council. I look forward to working alongside them and the rest of Council to support our small businesses, strengthen our borough, and make Merchantville an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Merchantville, NJ · 1d

KYW News Radio

Philly sheriff proposes changes to court-ordered settlement agreement, cites ‘misleading narratives’

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal released changes on Thursday that she proposes to a court-ordered settlement agreement, over delays in processing sheriff’s sales.

Main Line Media News

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Norristown updates code to include townhomes in residential zoning

NORRISTOWN – Norristown’s municipal zoning code was updated earlier this week to account for several changes to the R-2 residential district, including allowing townhouse developments. The text amendment established new definitions, permitted uses, expanded width and coverage, and parking requirements for prospective developers to consider when proposing new...

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NJ.com

10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

A single-family home in Moorestown that sold for $2.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County over the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. The county saw a total of 120 residential real estate sales during the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, averaging...

Burlington County, NJ · 1d

New York Post

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Tiny NJ suburb boots 138-year booze ban in historic vote

Let’s drink to that! A New Jersey suburb voted Tuesday to ditch its 138-year-old prohibition on liquor licenses, paving the way for booze sales. Located in Camden County — roughly six miles outside Philadelphia — the borough of Collingswood had been famously dry for generations before residents backed the binding referendum , according to NJ.com. A view shows the Collingswood Commercial Historic District looking north from near 923 Haddon Ave. Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons “The outcome represents an important change for Collingswood, and the governing body is committed to approaching the next steps thoughtfully, transparently and in a manner that reflects the interests of the community,” town officials said in a statement after the vote. Runner knocks back an alcoholic drink at every mile during Chicago Marathon Nearly half the town turned out to cast votes, with around 3,500 checking the box to lift the ban — and roughly 2,300 voting to keep the town dry. Collingswood has a population of about 14,000, according to census data . Town authorities plan to starting dishing out liquor licenses after establishing official guidelines for operating hours and permit fees, the outlet reported. Drunk flyer exposes himself at gate —

Collingswood, NJ · 1d

billypenn.com

Philly’s rats aren’t going anywhere, but a new strategy could keep them in check

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. That’s the question posed on a West Philly flyer sporting a picture of a rat in a leather jacket smoking a cigarette and drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon. “Every night,...

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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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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

metrophiladelphia.com

Luminiscence brings dazzling Christmas light show to Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love is set to shine a little brighter this winter. Beginning Nov. 19, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will be transformed into “a spectacular celebration of Christmas” with Luminiscence: Christmas Wonder. The immersive performance will dish out holiday songs, imagery and visual effects for its winter iteration, following on the heels of its summer series, which debuted this past June in Philly.

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KYW News Radio

Philadelphia stands to reap the benefits of a united Pennsylvania General Assembly

Philadelphia could be in for some help from Harrisburg, now that Democrats are in control of both the General Assembly and the governor’s seat for the first time in three decades.

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NorthEast Times

Martina White Holds the 170th as Shapiro Gains in Northeast Philadelphia

Republican state Rep. Martina White held the 170th Legislative District, taking 57.6% of the vote to 42.3% for Democrat Rob Gurtcheff, according to unofficial results from the Philadelphia City Commissioners with all 57 divisions counted. At the top of the ticket, Gov. Josh Shapiro carried the 14 Northeast wards by...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

NBC Philadelphia

I-95 South on-ramp closure extended through mid-December

Travel on southbound I-95 in Philadelphia will be interrupted for a little while longer as bridge repairs continue to close the ramp connecting Morris Street to the interstate. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the ramp will be completely closed and detoured through Friday, Dec. 18., a month-long...

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Philadelphia EV Chargers: 515 New Ports Planned Across 5 Counties

Philadelphians without a driveway have often had to circle the block in search of a place to plug in an electric car, but hundreds of new public chargers are on the way, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. A new $37 million state investment is expected to expand Philadelphia’s public charging...

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NorthEast Times

Part of Bridge Street Closes Weekdays and Southbound Roosevelt Boulevard Loses Two Lanes Near Cottman as PennDOT Work Hits the Northeast

Two PennDOT work zones could slow Northeast drivers this month, on Bridge Street at I-95 and on southbound Roosevelt Boulevard near Cottman Avenue, according to PennDOT. Bridge Street is closed and detoured between Tacony Street and James Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 20, for overhead construction on the I-95 bridge, PennDOT and PhillyVoice reported. Tacony Street will remain open between Bridge Street and Aramingo Avenue during the weekday closure, PennDOT said in its Nov. 3 notice.

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Virtual Public Information Session on Broadway Flood Mitigation Project

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — Residents are invited to participate in a Virtual Public Information Session on Wednesday, November 12, 2026, to learn more about the city’s ongoing Broadway Flood Mitigation Improvements Project. The online session will provide an overview of the planned improvements, project goals, anticipated construction activities,...

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d

Chalkbeat

Philadelphia state test scores are months late. Now state officials want to change the cut scores.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pennsylvania state officials have proposed changing how they score students’ performance on state math and reading tests, making it easier for students to be considered “advanced.” The proposal , which Pennsylvania Department of Education officials shared with the state’s Board of Education Thursday, would have implications for how the state measures student achievement and schools’ success, and would apply to tests students took months ago. It comes after months of uncertainty over delayed test results in Philadelphia, where families and teachers have repeatedly asked officials to release the scores they usually get in August. State officials acknowledged the department’s cut score review contributed to the wait. “This delayed reporting. It’s not great timing,” Brian Campbell, director of the Department of Education’s bureau of curriculum, assessment, and instruction, told board members Thursday. But he said the state was overdue in updating score thresholds set more than a decade ago, and this would create “a new baseline.” Students take state tests every spring to evaluate whether

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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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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South Philly's 1889 Church Set to Become 30-Room Hotel by 2029

A 137-year-old church complex at 1900 S. 16th St. in South Philadelphia is set to become a 30-room boutique hotel, following an $8 million renovation. Huttenlock purchased the former True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church building for $2 million, and the project has already secured zoning permits for the hotel conversion.