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Board of Commissioners - Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget Workshop

The Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget for Upper Moreland Township is available for review at the office of the Township Manager, located at the Willowood Building, 2510 Maryland Road, Suite 250, Willow Grove, PA 19090. The Board of Commissioners will review the Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget at a public...

Willow Grove, PA · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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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 · 1d
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WHYY

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Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward

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. After a decade of planning, construction is underway on a 121-unit apartment building in Center...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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phillyyimby.com

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Permits Issued for 18-Unit Residential Building at 1428-30 West Allegheny Avenue in Glenwood, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a four-story, 18-unit residential building at 1428-30 West Allegheny Avenue in Glenwood, North Philadelphia. The development will span 14,282 square feet and offer parking for 11 cars and six bicycles. City records list New Concepts Construction as the contractor and HYC Architects as responsible for the designs.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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glensidelocal.com

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Cheltenham Township’s 2027 budget proposal includes an effective tax increase of 5%

The Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners presented the proposed 2027 Budget and Financial Plan during a meeting on Wednesday, November 4. The proposal includes a 2.1702-mill increase of the property tax rate, from 10.8512 to 13.0214 mills, or approximately 20%. However, because municipalities can no longer collect a separate stormwater fee, the effective tax hike is 5%.

Cheltenham Township, PA · 1d

phillyvoice.com

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Christmas gets creepy at Fort Mifflin with Krampusnacht, 50-plus vendors and wrestling Santa

Santa Claus will be wrestling, fire performers will be lighting up the night, and Christmas shopping will take a decidedly darker turn at Fort Mifflin this December. The historic Philadelphia fort will host its second annual Krampusnacht on Saturday, Dec. 5, bringing together gothic holiday traditions, punk-inspired entertainment and an alternative Christmas market with more than 50 vendors.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Chalkbeat

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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

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

cityandstatepa.com

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Opposition to antisemitic bike ride in Philly shifts into high gear

As news spread this week that a planned Sunday “Boycott Ride” bike rally aimed at driving Jewish businesses out of Philadelphia, myriad officials and civic leaders – from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker to the state restaurant association – responded with statements condemning the event and urging solidarity with the embattled Jewish business community.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Spotlight PA

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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...

Pennsylvania · 23h

merchantville.com

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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

NorthEast Times

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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

wmmr.com

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Collingswood Voters Approve Ending Alcohol Sales Ban in the Borough

Collingswood, New Jersey, is ready to start popping corks across the community. Collingswood voters approved ending the town's 153-year dry status, allowing liquor sales at licensed establishments, according to unofficial results released by Camden County. Preliminary results need to be certified before becoming official. According to a PhillyVoice report, Collingswood's...

Collingswood, NJ · 22h

PA Times

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Show how much you Love Your Park

South Philadelphia residents will have an opportunity to help restore neighborhood green spaces, plant trees and prepare parks for winter during Philadelphia’s annual Love Your Park Fall Weekend, Nov. 13-15. More than 100 volunteer groups across the city will organize cleanup and planting events, including several in South Philadelphia. The signature event will take place […]

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

South Jersey Media

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Perkins hosts annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition

Perkins Center for the Arts presents the fourth annual Veterans and Active-Duty Military Exhibition, on display through Monday, Dec. 14. This exhibition is an open invitation to not only Perkins’ active Veterans students, but also to active duty and veteran community members, to submit artwork for display in Perkins’ Moorestown gallery. Perkins’ Veterans programs have […]

Moorestown, NJ · 2d

Daily Voice

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Jet Fuel Spill In Upper Merion Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene

Approximately 60,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled from an underground pipeline in Montgomery County after a drilling crew struck it, prompting a shelter-in-place order, road closures, and a massive hazardous materials response, authorities said. Residents near the spill in Upper Merion Township may c…

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

925xtu.com

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

South Jersey Media

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Township announces Thanksgiving food drive

Cherry Hill Township is encouraging residents to give back this holiday season through its annual Thanksgiving food drive, with donations accepted now through Nov. 23. Community members can drop off food donations at several township locations, including the Cherry Hill Municipal Building, 820 Mercer St., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway, will also accept donations Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Additional donation locations include the Cherry Hill Food Pantry, 910 Beechwood Ave., and Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey. Residents interested in donating at these locations should call ahead for drop-off availability. For more information, contact the Cherry Hill Food Pantry at (856) 910-9090 or Jewish Family and Children’s Service at (856) 433-8225. Residents can find additional information and food pantry resources on the Cherry Hill Township website.

Cherry Hill, NJ · 2d

Curveball

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Philadelphia woman arrives at her registered polling place to vote. Then a poll worker allegedly tries to turn her away

They reported the incident

Philadelphia, PA · 18h

KYW News Radio

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

KYW News Radio

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d