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On this date, 26 years ago, Mayor John Street announced the location of the future Citizens Bank Park

On this date, 26 years ago, Mayor John Street finally announced the location of the building site for the brand-new Philadelphia Phillies ballpark.

Philadelphia, PA · 3h

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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 · 2d
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Philly fixed a melted interstate in 12 days. Why does everything else take so long?

On an early Sunday morning in June 2023, a tanker truck filled with gasoline skidded on an exit ramp, tumbled over, and burst into flames just below one of the nation’s busiest interstates. The inferno that followed immediately severed miles of the East Coast’s most important artery, choking off a route used by countless cars and trucks.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A cargo ship struck a bridge across the Delaware River on Thursday, disrupting traffic between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. The collision left the 3,659-foot-long (1,115-meter-long) Tacony-Palmyra Bridge unable to close, causing a major backup on the Philadelphia side, state Rep....

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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19 Inches Of Hail Turns Parkside Borough Streets Into Winter Wonderland In November Storm

What looked like the aftermath of a massive blizzard was actually the result of a severe thunderstorm that dumped approximately 19 inches of hail on a Pennsylvania community, leaving streets buried in ice and drivers stranded. The extraordinary scene unfolded in Parkside Borough, Delaware County, on…

Delaware County, PA · 14h

KYW News Radio

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Ban on kratom sales takes effect in Philadelphia

A ban on the sale of all products containing kratom took effect in Philadelphia Thursday. The ban was passed by Philadelphia City Council in June.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Mystery spill leaves Amazon packages scattered on Montgomery County road

Several overturned delivery bins filled with Amazon packages were found spilled along West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township. At least six or seven large containers were scattered on the side of the road, though it remains unclear how the packages ended up there or whether they fell from a passing delivery truck. No delivery drivers or company officials were immediately seen at the scene as questions remain over how the load was lost and whether local orders will be delayed.

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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On the Town Food Tours Stops in Haddonfield and Medford

South Jersey is home to a wide array of cuisines that are just waiting to be discovered. In these little suburban towns, it can be hard for the hole-in-the-wall spots to get some recognition. On the Town Food Tours, started and run by Audrey Wiggins, saw a chance to support and be an additional asset for them.

Medford, NJ · 1d

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Philadelphia under tornado watch as severe storms slam region

Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs are under severe weather alerts Thursday afternoon as strong storms bring damaging winds, hail and the threat of tornadoes to the region. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Philadelphia through 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The city is also under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 p.m. as heavy rainfall moves through the area.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philly pickle vendors gear up for the world’s largest pickle party this Saturday

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Pickles are wondrous, salty, majestic little snacks. In just a day, a cucumber can metamorphose into a completely new food with a tangy flavorful punch — all thanks to the magic of vinegar. We even recommend them on cheesesteaks.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

CBS Philadelphia

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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 · 2d

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'A bad neighbor:' City Council prepares for Merlo and Wellenbach's testimony

Drexel University President Antonio Merlo and Deputy Mayor Patricia Wellenbach will attend the upcoming Nov. 16 Philadelphia City Council committee hearing about the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. Merlo and Wellenbach’s absence from the initial Oct. 26 meeting resulted in a rarely used subpoena power by the Council to compel the two’s appearance.

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

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This Philadelphia Program Has Helped 1,000 Local Homeowners Complete Their Wills

The Will Power Program was launched in 2022 to provide free real estate planning to Philadelphia’s low-income homeowners. Three years later and the program has just helped its 1,000th Philadelphia homeowner with their will and other related legal documents, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Debby Freedman, executive director of...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

South Jersey Media

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Door-to-door lead pipe inspections coming to Cinnaminson

Summertime motorists driving through Cinnaminson Township in the 1960s would see corn stalks growing on farms, apple and peach orchards, and roadside stands selling fresh tomatoes, fruit and vegetables. Along the scenic drive there were also signs of a residential housing boom that had started slowly after World War II. Soldiers returning from the horrors […]

Cinnaminson, NJ · 2d

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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 · 2d

PA Times

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Outpatient addiction treatment center opens on Broad Street

A new outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center has opened in South Philadelphia, offering recovery programs designed to address not only addiction but the everyday challenges that can make getting help difficult. Philadelphia Recovery Solutions is located at 2300 S. Broad St., Suites 202 and 203, in the Rota Building. The center offers intensive outpatient […]

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

6abc Action News

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d