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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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Federal, local authorities arrest Montgomery County fugitive at PHL Airpor

Homeland Security Investigations agents and Customs and Border Protection officers arrested Wenceslao Boccelli Vargas, 30, on October 27 at Philadelphia International Airport on Montgomery County charges. The Abington Township Police Department issued a full extradition warrant for Vargas, of Philadelphia, on a felony charge of manufacture, deliver, or possess with...

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Philadelphia once again poorest big city in the United States, census data shows

The city improved in 2024, when the poverty rate dropped below 20% for the first time since at least 1979.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philly sheriff proposes changes to court-ordered settlement agreement, cites ‘misleading narratives’

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal released changes on Thursday that she proposes to a court-ordered settlement agreement, over delays in processing sheriff’s sales.

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

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Camden County voters approve tax hike to improve water quality

Camden County voters approved a tax hike that will help fund improvements to water quality and stop sewage from entering local waterways.

Camden County, NJ · 2d

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Investigation underway after man stabbed near his eye in Southwest Philly

A man has been hospitalized after he was stabbed near his eye in Southwest Philly early Thursday, police said. According to police, officers responding to a report of a person screaming at about 1 a.m., found the man along the 1700 block of South 58th Street in Fairhill after he was stabbed near his right eye.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Police Seek Suspect After 77-Year-Old Assaulted on Chester Pike

Ridley Township police are seeking help identifying a man they believe assaulted a 77-year-old pedestrian on Chester Pike in Crum Lynne on Wednesday. 6abc Philadelphia reported that police released surveillance photos of the suspect and described the attack as random. The available account does not explain what preceded the assault...

Crum Lynne, PA · 20h

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Pa. AG condemns planned boycott of Center City restaurants over Israel ties

PHILADELPHIA (WOLF) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office is condemning a planned bicycle protest targeting Center City businesses, saying the event singles out owners because they are Jewish. The ride, promoted as the “Boycott Ride” or “Great Ride of Return,” is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, with...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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East Greenwich Approves New Parking Restrictions

EAST GREENWICH — The East Greenwich Council formally adopted an ordinance amending the parking restrictions at the Mickleton Friends Meeting property at its regular council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The ordinance formally prohibits overnight parking on the property area, near the intersection of Harmony and Democrat Roads. Mickleton...

East Greenwich Township, NJ · 14h

KYW News Radio

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SEPTA calls for companies to pitch ideas for real-time update system for subways, trolleys

SEPTA is looking to modernize the system it uses to provide real-time information for subway and trolley riders, and wants companies to submit ideas on how it can provide that data.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Police Review Home Video After Teen Is Shot in North Philadelphia

Police recovered one fragment at the scene and are reviewing surveillance video from nearby homes as they investigate the shooting, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. The report gave no information about a motive or further details about the teenager’s arrest warrant. The shooting was reported around 8 p.m. Wednesday near...

Philadelphia, PA · 21h

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Tiny NJ suburb boots 138-year booze ban in historic vote

Let’s drink to that! A New Jersey suburb voted Tuesday to ditch its 138-year-old prohibition on liquor licenses, paving the way for booze sales. Located in Camden County — roughly six miles outside Philadelphia — the borough of Collingswood had been famously dry for generations before residents backed the binding referendum , according to NJ.com. A view shows the Collingswood Commercial Historic District looking north from near 923 Haddon Ave. Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons “The outcome represents an important change for Collingswood, and the governing body is committed to approaching the next steps thoughtfully, transparently and in a manner that reflects the interests of the community,” town officials said in a statement after the vote. Drunk flyer exposes himself at gate — then urinates on a mom and her young son: cops Nearly half the town turned out to cast votes, with around 3,500 checking the box to lift the ban — and roughly 2,300 voting to keep the town dry. Collingswood has a population of about 14,000, according to census data . Town authorities plan to starting dishing out liquor licenses after establishing official guidelines for operating hours and permit fees, the outlet reported. Tourist almost

Collingswood, NJ · 13h

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Man killed, woman injured after 3 individuals open fire on Francisville street: police

PHILADELPHIA - A shooting on the 1600 block of Francis Street left one person dead and another injured Thursday, according to police. Officers say they responded to the scene in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood at about 3:13 p.m. and found a 22-year-old woman with a graze wound to her left hand and a 44-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his back and buttocks.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

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Pa. residents can get up to $1,000 toward heating bills this winter

Not everyone has switched on their heat yet, but it’s not too early to think about ways to afford those high utility bills that arrive in the colder months. Applications are now being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP. Qualifying homeowners and renters can receive grants of between $200 and $1,000 to cover heating costs. The money is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and does not need to be repaid.

Pennsylvania · 20h

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Man Stabbed in Eye Near 2 A.M. in Fairhill, No Suspect Named Yet

A man was stabbed in the eye shortly after 2 a.m. and found by officers along the 2600 block of Waterloo Street in Fairhill, in what remains an active investigation with no suspect identified and no weapon recovered. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Philadelphia, PA · 19h

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72-Year-Old Walks 40,000 Steps a Day Across America to Fight Loneliness

A 72-year-old woman has been walking as many as 40,000 steps a day across the United States, and this week her route brought her through Philadelphia's Schuylkill River Park. Lucy Rose, founder of the Cost of Loneliness Project, is nearing the end of a cross-country trek meant to put a human face on what doctors describe as a growing epidemic of chronic loneliness.

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

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Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events

The Parks and Rec Committee is hosting an open house holiday card writing party on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day. We will be writing out cards to send to active-duty military personnel. We are asking the community to stop by the...

Woolwich Township, NJ · 14h

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Philly Sheriff pushes back on reports of missing money, abandoned deal

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal is no stranger to controversy. Since taking the role in 2020, her office has seen backlash after it used fake ai-generated headlines for positive "news" stories on its website. Concerns were also raised after guns were reported missing from her office, and, most recently, a judge ordered a review of her office's real estate procedures after property buyers complained of delays lasting as long as a year.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 20h