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3 Delaware County Towns Rank Among Nation’s Best Places to Live

Three Delaware County towns have found a spot on the best places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released its latest annual rankings, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the Department of Education, the IRS, and other sources. To determine the rankings, the company focused on metrics such as affordability, local housing markets, neighborhood diversity, public schools, and walkability, among others.

Delaware County, PA · 9h

KYW News Radio

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New documentary tells stories of Delaware County’s Vietnam War veterans

A new film, "9000 Miles to Delco," offers a unique look at the Vietnam War, through the eyes, ears and experiences of men and women from Delaware County.

Delaware County, PA · 3d

FOX 29 Philadelphia

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Jet fuel pipeline leak in Montgomery County: What we know

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

NBC Philadelphia

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Woman says she's caught 42 mice as infestation persists at Delco apartment

A Delaware County woman says she's caught and killed 42 mice inside her apartment over the past eight months, and despite repeated complaints and extermination efforts, the problem continues. Linda Gipp lives at Bridgeview in Chester, a property managed by the Delaware County Housing Authority. She says the infestation has...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

FOX 2 Detroit

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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

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NJ.com

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

A single-family home in Blackwood that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gloucester County over the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1. During the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, a total of 53 residential real estate sales were registered in the...

Gloucester County, NJ · 1d

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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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A Chester County Holiday Light Display That Gives Back

If you're looking for something to bring out the true spirit of the holidays, you'll want to visit the holiday light display at 1102 Nobb Hill Drive in West Chester. The lights, inflatables, and festive decorations are sure to bring smiles to the whole family, but it's the spirit of giving behind this beloved local tradition that makes it especially meaningful.

West Chester, PA · 2d

Yahoo!

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Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Wins $269M Navy Deal, Names New President

For the first time in three decades, Philadelphia’s waterfront is back in the business of building ships for the Navy, as Hanwha Philly Shipyard lands a $269 million military contract and welcomes a new leader, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal calls for the shipyard...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Pa. residents can get up to $1,000 toward heating bills this winter

Not everyone has switched on their heat yet, but it’s not too early to think about ways to afford those high utility bills that arrive in the colder months. Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP. Qualifying homeowners and renters can receive grants of between $200 and $1,000 to cover heating costs. The money is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and does not need to be repaid.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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8 Reading terminal market stands Philadelphia locals say you can’t skip

The first mistake is arriving without an appetite. The second is thinking you’ll make a quick lap around the market, choose one thing, and be on your way. Within minutes, the smell of roast pork competes with warm pretzels, somebody is carrying a box of fresh doughnuts, and a scoop of ice cream suddenly looks perfectly reasonable even though you haven’t eaten lunch.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Philadelphia’s city hall is the world’s tallest building made of only brick and stone

You can see Philadelphia City Hall from blocks away, and that is not an accident. The building rises 548 feet from the sidewalk at Broad and Market Streets, right where William Penn laid out the center of his original city plan. It is the largest city government building in the...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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East Greenwich Approves New Parking Restrictions

EAST GREENWICH — The East Greenwich Council formally adopted an ordinance amending the parking restrictions at the Mickleton Friends Meeting property at its regular council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The ordinance formally prohibits overnight parking on the property area, near the intersection of Harmony and Democrat Roads. Mickleton...

East Greenwich Township, NJ · 1d

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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,...

Philadelphia, PA · 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

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NJ officials admit scrap giant EMR ignored law for years without fines

TRENTON — At least once a year, scrap metal recyclers in New Jersey are required by law to submit reports describing how much waste material, including old junked cars and trucks, they take in and process. The reason behind the law is to protect public health and safety: Shredding...

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

CBS Philadelphia

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Philadelphia's political power players gather at SOUTH for Election Day lunch

Photos by HughE Dillon

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

Daily Voice

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PA's Former Chief Justice, Decorated Vietnam War Hero Dies At 82

A decorated Vietnam War hero who lost his leg in combat before becoming Philadelphia's district attorney and Pennsylvania's chief justice has died, state officials announced. Ronald D. Castille, 82, died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to a release issued by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on Thur…

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