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Philly’s progressive left is plotting a City Council takeover in 2027

On a weeknight in a church basement in North Philadelphia, the talk is not about sermons. It is about who will hold the gavel, the zoning pen, and the power to slow a rent increase. Activists who spent recent cycles winning scattered seats are now speaking in the language of majorities. The phrase Philly progressive Council has begun to circulate among organizers who believe 2027 is the year a loose left coalition can become the dominant bloc on the city’s legislative body. The ambition is early, public, and still untested by a ballot. What is clear is the calendar. Municipal primaries in this city are decided long before posters go up, and the people plotting a takeover know it.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

WHYY

Philly Habitat for Humanity project will overhaul blighted East Germantown rentals

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. Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is transforming a long-vacant apartment complex in Germantown into 16 affordable...

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Six Gloucester County Diners Still Serving At The Counter Like It’s 6

Some mornings call for a stool at the counter, a hot cup of coffee, and a plate of eggs that shows up fast. Gloucester County still has plenty of diners that serve breakfast the old-school way, from tiny Main Street spots to roadside favorites with menus as long as a phone book.

Gloucester County, NJ · 2d

marejournal.com

Landmark Properties delivers 909-bed student housing tower

BKV Group served as designer for The Mark Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA — Landmark Properties has delivered The Mark Philadelphia, a 909-bed student housing community in the University City neighborhood. Rising 34 stories, The Mark is the tallest student housing property in the University City submarket, giving residents sweeping views of the Center City skyline and the surrounding University City neighborhoods. The project is Landmark’s second ground-up development in Philadelphia, following The Standard at Philadelphia, which opened in 2023.

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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 · 5d

NBC Philadelphia

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.

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6abc Action News

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.

Villanovan

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 · 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...

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REWIND: Touring the SS United States before it left Philadelphia

As it sat in South Philly, we've seen the exterior of the SS United States for years. Ever wonder about its history and what it looks like on the inside?

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

myspiritnews.com

Marcus Hook honors veterans with annual parade

Marcus Hook came alive with patriotic pride on Saturday, Nov. 7 as residents, veterans, business owners, and community leaders lined the streets for the borough’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The event was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend but due to inclement weather, borough Council rescheduled the celebration as a Veterans Day parade.

Marcus Hook, PA · 20h

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Indian Overseas Congress announces Pennsylvania state chapter

PHILADELPHIA (Diya TV) — The Indian Overseas Congress USA has announced a Pennsylvania state chapter, expanding its organizational structure as it builds a network of local and regional groups across the country. The announcement follows months of activity by IOC members in Pennsylvania. In May, the chapter elected Sabu...

Pennsylvania · 1d

fox29.com

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

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

NBC Philadelphia

Philadelphia sends its trash to be burned. Neighbors say they've had enough

Philadelphia sends hundreds of thousands of tons of trash to Chester each year to be burned. Now, as city councilmembers weigh new waste contracts, residents in the small Delaware County city and its leaders are urging Philly to stop sending its trash there and calling for the incinerator to close.

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CBS Philadelphia

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

metrophiladelphia.com

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...

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The SPIRIT garners more awards

Delaware County’s Award-Winning Newspaper, The SPIRIT, has added more honors recently. Reporters Julie Flandreau (left), Loretta Rodgers (center) and Publisher Paul A. Bennett were awarded second place by the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association for team coverage of the demise of the Crozer Health System. The awards ceremony was in Harrisburg last month. Additionally, Flandreau won honorable mention for a multi-part series she did about infant mortality in the county, and Bennett took first place honors for editorial writing. He won similar honors from Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists, in 2024.

Delaware County, PA · 20h

KYW News Radio

Chester will need $250M over next 10 years to overcome bankruptcy, city says

After four years of bankruptcy, the city of Chester finally has a number on what it’s going to take to get it financially back on track.

Chester, PA · 20h

Fox News

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Anti-Israel socialist silent on Jewish business boycott in district he's set to represent

Christopher Rabb, a democratic socialist elected in the Blue Wave, stayed silent as Democrats condemned a Jewish business boycott in Philadelphia.