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South Philadelphia woman on a mission to tackle city's trash problem

Glitter is a neighborhood cleaning service and app that connects residents with local cleaners.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Philadelphia Landlord Sues Minnesota-Based Parent of Glassmaker Again Over Shattering High-Rise Windows

Windows have been shattering and falling from the sides of Philadelphia apartment towers since 2024, and the company that owns those buildings is now suing the Minnesota-based parent company of a glassmaker and a window-unit maker for the second time, trying a new legal strategy to make it pay. PMC Property Group says broken glass has landed on sidewalks, balconies and patios at its properties, forcing the company to hire outside experts and put up emergency scaffolding to protect residents.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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KYW News Radio

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30th Street Station south concourse opens after 3 years of renovations

After nearly three years of construction, the interior construction barrier at 30th Street Station is gone and the south concourse is open to visitors.

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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 · 1d

billypenn.com

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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 · 6d

hoodline.com

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Camden Weighs Three-Month Limit on Public Street Memorials

A proposal before Camden City Council would put a three-month limit on temporary outdoor memorials placed on public property, then let the Department of Public Works take them down. Angel Fuentes introduced the ordinance, which is not law yet. Council is expected to hold a public hearing and is scheduled...

Camden, NJ · 11h

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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

hoodline.com

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Sunrise Activists Block I-76 Ramp Before 76ers Opener, Demand $415M for Philly

About 10 Sunrise Philadelphia activists shut down the Broad Street exit ramp from I-76 during rush hour on Oct. 22, timing the blockade just before tip-off of LeBron James’ first game with the 76ers. Traffic backed up onto the interstate for roughly 20 minutes, and police did not respond to the scene for more than 20 minutes after the demonstration began. No one was seriously injured and no arrests were made.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

The Philadelphia Citizen

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Philly’s Black History, Revived

There wouldn’t be a Belmont Mansion in 2026 if there hadn’t been an Audrey Johnson-Thornton in 1985. More than 40 years ago, Johnson-Thornton looked at the abandoned property in West Fairmount Park and saw not a dilapidated structure on the road to demolition, but a piece of history in need of preservation. One year later, she and TV producer Gloria Penn Easton co-founded the American Women’s Heritage Society (AWHS), an assemblage of Black women, and, with the City of Philadelphia’s blessing, took charge of Belmont’s care.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

South Jersey Media

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‘Branch Out’ with township’s tree planting initiative

Sign-ups are still open for Nov. 14th and the 15th for the township’s Branching Out Tree Initiative, aimed to help plant trees and grow a greener future for the community. “Branching Out is a unique initiative that will improve our environment, enhance existing green spaces and give residents the opportunity to plant roots for the […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 1d

westphillylocal.com

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Honoring veterans and history in Clark Park this Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m., the Spruce Hill Community Association and Friends of Clark Park invite veterans, neighbors and history enthusiasts to gather at the Veterans Memorial by the Gettysburg Stone (44th and Baltimore) for a special morning of commemoration, reflection, and local history. Coinciding with the historical...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

northpennnow.com

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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 · 18h

South Philly Review

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Vendors & What to Know

Christmas Village in Philadelphia is a free German-style Christmas market that fills LOVE Park and the City Hall courtyard every holiday season. The 2026 market runs November 21 to December 27, open noon to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 120+ wooden booths selling ornaments, bratwurst, raclette and Glühwein, the hot mulled wine.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Vox

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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 · 17h

abc27 News

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Philly launches a new effort to tackle potholes throughout the city

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia is launching a new frontline effort to protect city streets called the Road Warriors Pothole Squad. It’s a dedicated team of 22 people focused exclusively on proactive street repair and faster response to potholes. “This program, it will help us be more proactive,” said Streets Commissioner Kristin Del Rossi. “The whole […]

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

South Jersey Media

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Rivertowns Community Calendar, November 11-17

For more on township events, visit cinnaminsonnj.org. For more on township events, visit delrantownship.org. For more on township events, visit boroughofpalmyra.com. For library events visit bcls.lib.nj.us. Around Town – Cinnaminson November 17 – Board of Education Meeting – 7 p.m. – Cinnaminson Middle School Around Town – Delran November 12 – RAC Meeting – 7 p.m. November 17 […]

Palmyra, NJ · 1d

Villanovan

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Where Villanovans Chose to Vote

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts hosted students registered to vote under their Villanova addresses for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Some students chose to vote at the Mullen Center, while others voted by mail-in ballot, though all had their own reasons for where they were registered to vote. For some students, choosing where they are registered to vote is about convenience. For others, it is about what they want to represent with their vote.

Villanova, PA · 2d

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 · 1d