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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

WHYY

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...

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

6abc Action News

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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.

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...

NBC Philadelphia

Watch live as SS United States becomes world's largest artificial reef

NBC10 is streaming the historic event live. You can watch the stream at the top of this article. The historic SS United States, which was once a fixture of the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia, will be sunk Wednesday and become the world's largest artificial reef. The vessel was...

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The 9 Quirkiest Places To Dine In Pennsylvania That Are Anything But Ordinary

Ready to find the quirkiest places to dine in Pennsylvania?. These 9 restaurants offer wild atmospheres and truly unforgettable meals!. 1. Talula’s Garden (Philadelphia) Most restaurants give you four walls and a ceiling, but Talula’s Garden in Philadelphia gives you something much better. Stepping inside feels like discovering...

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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 · 4d

wmmr.com

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...

billypenn.com

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

fox29.com

Community holds vigil in East Mount Airy for Bellaniri Hernandez Camilo

Members of the local community and the Pennsylvania Cosmetology Association gathered outside Abba Blessed Beauty Salon on Monday evening to hold a memorial vigil. Attendees came together along Stenton Avenue to honor and remember Bellaniri Ofelia Hernandez Camilo.

CBS Philadelphia

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.

CBS Philadelphia

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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 · 11h

Bucks County Courier Times

Philadelphia Marathon 2026: When it is, route and start time

The City of Brotherly Love is preparing for more than 30,000 marathon athletes to descend on the city for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, culminating with the 26.2-mile main event on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The TIAA Philadelphia Marathon starts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The...

CBS Philadelphia

What's new at Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Christmas Village

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Dilworth Park opens Friday, while the Christmas Village begins Nov. 21.

NBC Philadelphia

Philadelphia teachers union to release plan to prevent closure of 17 schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will release a plan Wednesday to prevent the closure of 17 schools and improve building conditions. The union, which represents nearly 15,000 educators who work in the School District of Philadelphia, will share details about the plan during a news conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. PFT President Arthur Steinberg, teachers and elected officials are expected to attend.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

hoodline.com

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.

phillyvoice.com

Jill Biden will join former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi for Philly book event

Former first lady Jill Biden will join physician and former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi in Philadelphia this December for a conversation about how people can handle crises, whether they're unfolding on the world stage or much closer to home. The two will appear together Tuesday, Dec. 8, at...

CBS Philadelphia

Mostly sunny Veterans Day in Philadelphia region before storms move in

Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny before a potential nor'easter brings rainy weather Thursday and Friday.

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.