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COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PHILADELPHIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

Resolution seeks examination of Community Umbrella Agencies and School District hiring and screening practices following the tragic death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) will introduce a resolution during this week’s Philadelphia City Council stated session authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings examining the City’s Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) system and the School District of Philadelphia’s hiring and screening practices.

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Why Eastern Pennsylvanians Shop at Giant and Western Pennsylvanians Swear by Giant Eagle

Say “Giant” to a grocery shopper in Philadelphia and to one in Pittsburgh, and they’ll picture two different stores. The names sound related, and that’s where a lot of the confusion starts. Here’s why eastern Pennsylvanians shop at Giant and western Pennsylvanians swear by Giant Eagle....

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Golf team looks to set the tone for EA Day

One match decided the Inter-Ac title this fall, and the Fords had to watch Episcopal Academy celebrate it at Waynesborough. The varsity golf team will get its rematch with EA at Gulph Mills Golf Club, the Fords’ home course, in the opening event of EA Day Weekend. With the rest of the sports competing on Saturday, a golf win would give Haverford an early lead in the race for the sweater.

Newtown Square, PA · 2d

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Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day. MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: In this photo illustration, capsules of the drug Kratom are seen on May 10, 2016 in...

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Historic ocean liner, docked in South Philly for decades, sunk off Florida coast to become artificial reef

The SS United States, a fixture for 30 years at Philadelphia’s Navy Yard, will become the world’s largest artificial reef at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Crews worked most of Wednesday to sink the ocean liner off the coast of the Florida panhandle.

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Field Hockey – Hornets finally crack through a red-hot Garnet Valley goalie for two half second goals as they open up defense of its state title with 2-0 win

It may not have been as lopsided of a score from a year ago, but make no mistake about it, Emmaus’ win over Garnet Valley on Tuesday in the opening round of the PIAA 3A State Tournament was still as dominant of an effort. It just took the Hornets...

Garnet Valley, PA · 6h

Axios Philadelphia

SS United States, long docked in Philly, goes under the waves

The formerly Philadelphia-docked SS United States now rests at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Why it matters: So ends the vessel's strange odyssey from the United States' largest ocean liner to Philly landmark to world's largest artificial reef . Driving the news: The controlled sinking began Wednesday afternoon roughly 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle. The sinking was slow going and stretched on for hours, but it was all over around 10pm when the ship fully disappeared into the water. Zoom in: The SS United States now joins a smorgasbord of other sunken vessels and artificial reefs for divers to explore off the beach. Plus: The ship's iconic red-white-and-blue smokestacks, as well as radar mast and a massive five-blade propeller were removed before the sinking — all of which will be incorporated into a land-based museum for the ship nearby. 👷 How it works: No explosives were used to sink the ship. Instead, crews strategically placed openings in the ship's hull and underwent a controlled flooding, which allowed it to rest in an upright position on the Gulf floor. Several compartments and lower deck areas that were deemed unsafe were also sealed

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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.

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Tornado warning issued as severe storms bring risk of hail, damaging winds to Philadelphia area

PHILADELPHIA - A strengthening storm system is moving through the Delaware Valley and into the Northeast Thursday afternoon, prompting a tornado watch for most of the area through 7 p.m. The National Weather Service says the storm system brings a risk of damaging wind gusts, hail and an isolated tornado,...

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Koutouki and Taco Heart: Two New Delaware County Restaurants to Know This November

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Michael Klein has compiled a list of November restaurant openings, including two spots close to home. A Greek taverna is coming to Havertown and a Texas-style breakfast taco stall is already serving in. . Koutouki, Havertown. Chef Tony Procopos, who used to cook at Lourdas Greek...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

Vox

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.

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Ugly Sweater Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting – Wednesday, December 2

Get into the holiday spirit! Eddystone Borough invites residents to its festive Ugly Sweater Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Residents are encouraged to wear their tackiest, most colorful holiday sweaters and join the celebration. The parade will travel through the Borough and conclude with a cheerful community tree lighting ceremony.

Delaware County, PA · 1d

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Women’s soccer closes season with 3-0 loss to Villanova in BIG EAST semifinals

The No. 3-seeded Seton Hall women's soccer team fell 3-0 to No. 2-seeded Villanova on Wednesday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, ending their run in the BIG EAST Championship semifinals. The loss ended SHU's season with a 7-3-7 overall record. The Pirates came into Wednesday's game allowing...

South Orange, NJ · 1d

DELCO.Today

Delaware County Bakeries for Your Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie — and When to Order

Every Thanksgiving table has its non-negotiables. The turkey can be roasted, smoked or fried. The stuffing can spark a family debate. For most of us, the meal isn’t finished until somebody slices the pumpkin pie. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to bake it. Delaware County...

Delaware County, PA · 1d

theridernews.com

Former Bronc inducted in the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame is known as the place where legends live, now including Rider’s own Bobby Smith, as a part of the 2026 Inductee Class initiated on Nov. 5. Trenton-native Bobby Smith, who attended Rider from 1969 to 1972, dedicated his undergraduate and soccer career to...

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Preview: WBB To Face Merrimack & Fairfield

Villanova women’s basketball will host Merrimack on Thursday, Nov. 12, and then travel to Fairfield on Sunday, Nov. 15, as it looks to build early-season momentum after a tough loss in Italy against Notre Dame. Thursday will be the first time the Wildcats play Merrimack in program history. The...

Villanova, PA · 2d

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Philadelphia city council investigates sudden closure of oldest natural history research institution in the Americas

The Academy of Natural Sciences, a 198-year-old public museum in Philadelphia run by Drexel University, shuttered in September because of rising costs. The university’s president will now testify under subpoena before Philadelphia’s city council on 16 November, answering questions about the sudden closure and what will happen to the museum’s valuable collection of more than 19 million specimens.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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Democrats Win State Legislative Races, Environmental Referendum Passes

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Delaware County (Delco) residents cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. National attention centered on the battle for control of Congress and Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race, and Delco voters managed to weigh in on a major environmental spending bill and several contentious legislative races. Delco...

Delaware County, PA · 1d

CBS Philadelphia

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.