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Mike Tyson, Phillies Legends Set for Autograph Signings at The Philly Show in Oaks

Boxing legend Mike Tyson will join a star-studded autograph lineup at The Philly Show in Oaks, Montgomery County, next month alongside Phillies legends Steve Carlton, John Kruk, and Larry Bowa. Carlton and Bowa helped Philadelphia win the 1980 World Series, while Kruk was part of the 1993 National League pennant...

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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.

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Harleysville Estate With 11 Generations of Rittenhouse Family History Is Up for Sale

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

Harleysville, PA · 2d

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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.

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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 · 20h

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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

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Video shows Malayshia Alford singing 'Love' to classmates before tragic death

A recent video showing 10-year-old Malayshia Alford singing 'Love' by Keyshia Cole with classmates was shared by her former teacher as West Philadelphia mourns her heartbreaking death and demands answers.

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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.

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Pro-Palestinian protestors urge boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants, drawing widespread criticism

A pro-Palestinian cycling group, backed by several organizations including a coalition of Penn community members, urged Philadelphians to boycott six Jewish-owned restaurants on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism. The Nov. 8 “boycott ride” — coordinated by the activist group Philly Bike On Your Left and co-sponsored by Penn Faculty and Staff...

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Nor'easter timeline for the DMV: When rain tapers off in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Following Thursday's severe storms and hail, a coastal nor'easter is bringing chilly rain and gusty winds across the Northeast on Friday, Nov. 13. Rain is expected to taper off from south to north through Friday afternoon and evening, though higher elevations inland will see accumulating snow. Colder air moves in...

Virginia · 4h

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This Philadelphia Food Truck Brings Creative Dumplings and Rolls to the Street Food Scene

A Philadelphia food truck is putting mac and five cheeses inside egg rolls, turning cheeseburgers into wontons, and giving the city’s famous cheesesteak a spring roll makeover. DumpNRoll takes familiar comfort foods and serves them in ways you probably haven’t tried before. The menu goes beyond the unusual...

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New SEPTA initiative mobilizes outreach teams to address homelessness, addiction recovery

SEPTA's new REACH program puts outreach workers on trains and at stations, offering help to homeless and vulnerable people on the system.

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Phillies Fans are Helping End Youth Homelessness

Phillies legend Larry Bowa and Monica Naim talk about the Phillies and Covenant House's second annual Sleep Out at The Ballpark.

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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.

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Mayor Parker pledged to help save 925 affordable rentals across Philly. Councilmember Gauthier wants a funding commitment

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. Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier will introduce legislation Thursday calling for a public hearing to...

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Parents scrambling after Center City Philadelphia daycare announces closure

Bright Horizons says it is closing its location at 16th and Market streets.

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.