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Philadelphia tenant unions take on junk fees, broken elevators and AI property management

When tenants at King’s Ferry Square Apartments in South Philadelphia call their property manager, Camden answers the phone. “Hi there!” she says, unfailingly chipper. Camden, however, is not a property manager, nor is she an employee of The Michaels Organization, which owns the building. In fact, Camden is not a human. She’s an artificial intelligence agent, named for the South Jersey city where The Michaels Organization is headquartered.

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6abc Action News

World War II veteran, retired Philly firefighter celebrates 100th birthday

"No regrets, no regrets," said 100-year-old WWII veteran and retired firefighter, Bill Kinee. "I wish I could have done more, that's all."

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NorthEast Times

With Democrats in Full Control of Harrisburg, Advocates Say the Old Excuse on School Funding Is Gone

Education advocates say Democrats’ new control of Harrisburg removes the old excuse for not finishing Pennsylvania’s school funding fix, and Philadelphia officials are pressing for more state money for schools, Chalkbeat Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Wednesday. Democrats won the governor’s office and both chambers of the...

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Voters Knock Out Trump’s MAGA Bullies In Midterms

From Texas to Georgia to Mississippi to South Carolina and here in Pennsylvania, voters across the country dealt Trump and his cronies a huge blow in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. With the Democrats flipping the state senate in Harrisburg and winning Pennsylvania’s trifecta, what does that mean for our...

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6abc Action News

Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall

Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.

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Jewish Legal Group Prepares Legal Action Against Philadelphia Anti-Israel Boycott Organizers

As activists prepare to target Jewish-owned restaurants in Philadelphia with a planned bicycle boycott, attorney Mark Goldfeder says the Jewish legal advocacy group National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) is preparing to respond. Goldfeder outlined several steps already taken ahead of Sunday’s demonstration, including sending enforcement letters to Pennsylvania’s Attorney General,...

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Philly's Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park this month: Dates, events, what to know

PHILADELPHIA - One of Philadelphia's most beloved holiday traditions is officially coming back to Center City. The outdoor German-style Christmas Village will return to LOVE Park and City Hall this winter, transforming the heart of the city into a festive wonderland of lights, shopping, and holiday treats. Ringing in the...

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6abc Action News

Philadelphia children preserve memories in Smith Memorial Playground time capsule

Hundreds of Philadelphia children are leaving a piece of their childhood behind for future generations through a historic time capsule at Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse.

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Pipeline Strike Spills Thousands of Gallons of Fuel, Bridgeport Homes Evacuated

Thousands of gallons of aviation fuel spilled underground in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon after construction crews struck a buried pipeline, triggering shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and the shutdown of a major roadway in the Montgomery County borough. Officials told NBC10 Philadelphia that the pipeline belongs to Sunoco and that the rupture happened...

Bridgeport, PA · 1d

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Comcast is laying off more than 600 Philly employees amid big cost-cutting transformation

On a gray morning in Center City, the elevators at the Comcast towers still moved with their usual hush, but the talk on the sidewalks had shifted. People who once compared notes on streaming launches and broadband upgrades were asking who might still have a desk when the quarter ended. The phrase Comcast Philly layoffs moved from private worry into public record after a state filing described more than 600 job cuts at the company headquarters. For a city that has treated the cable and broadband giant as both employer and civic symbol, the notice carried a weight that went beyond a single human resources memo.

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South Philly Review

Pennsylvania Democrats Take Harrisburg Trifecta as Shapiro Wins Second Term

Democrats won the governor's office and both chambers of the Pennsylvania legislature on Tuesday, NBC10 Philadelphia reported. WHYY said the state Senate flipped for the first time in nearly 50 years, giving the party its long-sought "trifecta." Philadelphia voters also approved two changes to the city's Home Rule Charter. Gov....

Pennsylvania · 2d

phillyvoice.com

South Jersey contractor 'abandoned' projects and refused to refund homeowners, lawsuit says

A Gloucester County contractor performed faulty or incomplete home improvements on properties throughout the Philadelphia region, according to a new lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania prosecutors, who are asking a judge to force the contractor to pay back the customers. The lawsuit alleges that JC Home & Construction Management, LLC and...

Gloucester County, NJ · 2d

MyChesCo

Philippine Citizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in 2020 Election

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 52-year-old Philippine citizen pleaded guilty Thursday, Nov. 5, to illegally voting in Pennsylvania’s 2020 general election after falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on a voter registration application, federal prosecutors announced. Emily Custodio entered her guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Joel H. Slomsky to one...

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fox29.com

Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

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wheninyourstate.com

Philadelphia’s city hall is the world’s tallest building made of only brick and stone

You can see Philadelphia City Hall from blocks away, and that is not an accident. The building rises 548 feet from the sidewalk at Broad and Market Streets, right where William Penn laid out the center of his original city plan. It is the largest city government building in the...

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Luminiscence brings dazzling Christmas light show to Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love is set to shine a little brighter this winter. Beginning Nov. 19, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will be transformed into “a spectacular celebration of Christmas” with Luminiscence: Christmas Wonder. The immersive performance will dish out holiday songs, imagery and visual effects for its winter iteration, following on the heels of its summer series, which debuted this past June in Philly.

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A Word From Our Mayor Elect

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the support of our residents and grateful for the opportunity to serve as your next Mayor. I am excited to get to work, build on all that makes Merchantville special, and work together to create an even stronger community and brighter future for our borough. Congratulations to my running mate Sean Fitzgerald and Kim Brady on their election to Borough Council. I look forward to working alongside them and the rest of Council to support our small businesses, strengthen our borough, and make Merchantville an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Merchantville, NJ · 3d

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Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Philadelphia's weekend lineup blends history, laughter, and hands-on creativity. The 52 Weeks of Firsts series honors the city's claim to the nation's first Thanksgiving Day Parade with a festive "Firstival" and a colorful new sculpture by local artist Caresh Walker. At the Academy of Music, Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp pairs sharp stand-up with live music. Family Art Day at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts invites families to turn a Winslow Homer painting into a pop-up keepsake. A pierogi festival, improv comedy, and pop concerts round out the mix.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge is ready to open

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Philly pedestrians and cyclists will finally have easy access to the Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge that will connect Bartram’s Garden and Grays Ferry Crossing. The Schuylkill Crossing will be unveiled...

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Giant Puppets Roll Through West Philly as Peoplehood Parade Hits Year 26

Giant puppets, marching bands and neighborhood coalitions will fill the streets of West Philadelphia this Saturday as the Peoplehood Parade and Pageant steps off at 1 p.m. from the Paul Robeson House. Street closures begin at 10 a.m., with 50th Street shutting down between Walnut and Chestnut to make room for the procession before it winds its way to Clark Park.