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Part of I-76 West to close overnight in Philadelphia next week, PennDOT says

Part of I-76 West in Philadelphia is set to close overnight next week because of construction on the Market Street Bridge.

Philadelphia, PA · 19h

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Announces Sixth Citywide Cleanup

Philadelphia is conducting its sixth citywide cleanup in three years, underscoring ongoing efforts to tackle chronic urban cleanliness and related quality-of-life issues. According to Action News 6abc, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the fall edition of the citywide cleaning program and laid out details at the Sturgis Rec Center during a news conference on Friday, Nov. 6.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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6abc Action News

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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 · 1d

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Expect Traffic Delays: Several Major Events Will Impact Philadelphia Roads This Week

If you're planning to drive through Philadelphia this week, especially in and around Center City, it's a good idea to leave a little extra time for your commute. Several large events are expected to bring road closures, parking restrictions, and SEPTA detours throughout the week, according to city officials. From...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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WTAJ

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Former Philadelphia waterfront icon SS United States set to be sunk off Florida coast

The SS United States is set to become the world's largest artificial reef in Okaloosa County, Florida, following its departure from Philadelphia's Delaware waterfront.

Okaloosa County, FL · 20h

gloucestercitynews.net

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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 · 14h

fox29.com

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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 · 5d

myspiritnews.com

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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 · 20h

South Jersey Media

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History Group names Kathy Arthur Townsend as Person of the Month

BY JOE HARGESHEIMER Special to the Gloucester City News Well, it is time for the Gloucester City Person of the Month for November, and this time around I was pleased to have this sweet lady’s family nominate her, and I am glad they did. Kathy Arthur Townsend is what you can call a true blue […]

Gloucester City, NJ · 12h

6abc Action News

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Roads surrounding South Philadelphia Sports Complex to temporarily close Sunday afternoon

This could mean delays for anyone going to see Olivia Rodrigo at the Xfinity Mobile Arena Sunday night.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

6abc Action News

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Marines celebrate 251st birthday at future site of 'The Tun' in Philadelphia

All eyes are on Philadelphia as it plans to recreate the historic 'Tun Tavern,' regarded as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Bucks County Courier Times

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Philadelphia Marathon 2026: When it is, route and start time

The City of Brotherly Love is preparing for more than 30,000 marathon athletes to descend on the city for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, culminating with the 26.2-mile main event on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The TIAA Philadelphia Marathon starts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

NBC Philadelphia

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Veterans Day 2026 freebies, deals and events in the Philly region

Several businesses across the Philadelphia region are offering freebies and special deals to honor military veterans this Veterans Day. From free coffee at Wawa to free car washes, businesses across the region are showing their gratitude to those who have served our country. Several events are also planned for Wednesday to commemorate the holiday.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

metrophiladelphia.com

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Philly City Council presses officials over property tax assessments

A tense exchange between Philadelphia’s chief assessment officer and a lawmaker worried about gentrification in her district punctuated a City Council hearing about property taxes. Councilmember Quetcy Lozada asked James Aros Jr., the assessment chief, about the number of homes his team actually looks at each year. Aros responded...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

CBS Philadelphia

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What's new at Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Christmas Village

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Dilworth Park opens Friday, while the Christmas Village begins Nov. 21.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

SoJO 104.9

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Former Atlantic City, NJ, Council President Released From Federal Prison

On July 23, 2025, Craig Callaway was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb in Camden, New Jersey.

Atlantic City, NJ · 3d

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Rocky Run Returns Saturday With 40,000 Runners Expected, Road Closures, SEPTA Detours

Close to 40,000 runners are expected to participate in Philadelphia's annual Rocky Run on Saturday, Nov. 14. Whether you are participating or navigating weekend traffic in Center City, here is what you need to know about race times, packet pickup, and road closures in Philadelphia. Race Location and Schedule. The...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

philadelphia.today

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Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge Opens Nov. 13, Linking Grays Ferry and Bartram’s Garden

Pedestrians and cyclists will soon have a car-free way across the Schuylkill River between Grays Ferry and Southwest Philadelphia, as the long-delayed Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge opens Friday, Nov. 13, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The 1,000-foot span connects Grays Ferry Crescent with Bartram’s Mile near Bartram’s...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

hoodline.com

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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 · 15h