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KYW News Radio

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

QSR magazine

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Chicken Salad Chick Comes to Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its second restaurant in The Keystone State, located at 500 Broad Street in Collegeville. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, November 18, when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*. 

Collegeville, PA · 4h

South Philly Review

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Best Bagels in Philadelphia: Where to Find a Real One

The best bagels in Philadelphia come from Bart’s Bagels, where the dough is slowly fermented, kettle-boiled, and baked on burlap boards, and the pastrami is smoked in-house. Bart’s second shop is in South Philly, at 769 S. 10th St. in Bella Vista. On East Passyunk Avenue, the pick is Vanilya Bakery at 1611 E. Passyunk Ave., on the same block as the Singing Fountain.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

MONTCO.Today

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After Near-Fatal Accident, Chester County Artist Shares Hope One Free Painting at a Time

Somewhere in Chester County, a neighbor may be holding a small piece of David Gerbstadt’s story without realizing it, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. For more than 30 years, the Berwyn artist has been leaving original artwork in public places for anyone to find and take home. The pieces...

Chester County, PA · 1d

phillyvoice.com

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The Capital Grille is offering a Wagyu burger with fries and wine starting at $35

The Capital Grille is offering a steakhouse meal at a relatively modest price: an American Wagyu burger, fries and a glass of wine starting at $35. The restaurant's Wagyu & Wine promotion runs through Sunday, Nov. 22, at participating locations, including Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Newtown and Cherry Hill. The offer is available only in the lounge, and prices vary by location.

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

Yahoo!

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Malayshia Alford: Philly DA to announce independent investigation Thursday

Philadelphia's District Attorney is announcing an independent investigation Thursday into the care and death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. City Council is set to introduce a resolution Thursday calling for social workers to wear body cameras. Community members and parents are seeking answers, and grief support is a concern for children...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

KYW News Radio

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18-year-old shot, killed at close range in West Philadelphia, police say

Police found the 18-year-old bleeding on the sidewalk, with five spent bullet casings just feet away from him.

Philadelphia, PA · 10h

NBC Philadelphia

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Wet, windy and cold Friday ahead across the Philadelphia region

The heavy storms are gone, but rain continues from the same system that brought us Thursday's severe weather. Steady light rain is possible throughout the day, along with gusty north-northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, ushering in colder air. Temperatures will be stuck in the low to mid 40s...

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

NBC Philadelphia

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Chilly, breezy weekend ahead with a chance of flurries

The rest of Friday will be cloudy, with a passing sprinkle or even a flurry. Highs in the lower and mid-40s, with a stiff northwest wind. On Friday night, skies remain cloudy early, with a passing sprinkle or flurry. Then, some clearing late. Lows are much colder in the lower 30s. Winds make it feel more like the mid-20s.

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

Triangle

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Five sports-friendly bars within reach of Drexel campus

Philadelphia has no shortage of sports bars, so Drexel University students who love sports will be glad to know there is no need to travel far from campus to watch their favorite teams. Here are five sports-friendly bars worth checking out in University City and nearby Center City. New Deck...

Philadelphia, PA · 10h

Star News

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Where to Go Ice Skating in Philadelphia This Winter

Depending on the rink, a session on the ice here can cost $17 or nothing at all. Ice skating in Philadelphia ranges from outdoor rinks on the waterfront and beside City Hall to five free city-run indoor rinks and a ring of suburban arenas. Evening tickets at the outdoor rinks often sell out and hours change around the holidays, so this guide lists 2026-27 prices, rentals, hours and directions for each one.

Philadelphia, PA · 15h

glensidelocal.com

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Woman allegedly stole and deposited a $69K check issued by the Flourtown Fire Company

The Springfield Township Police Department has accused Kayleigh-June Davidson, 32, of Philadelphia, of intercepting and stealing $69,137.17 from the Flourtown Fire Company in July and August. According to a criminal complaint written by Corporal Robert Chiarlanza, the Vice President of the Flourtown Fire Company reported to Springfield Township police a...

Flourtown, PA · 23h

knightcrier.org

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District Football Preview: Knights set to battle Hawks in quarterfinal

History is on North Penn’s side, but the Knights will have to prove it again Friday night while North Penn travels to Council Rock South looking to extend their undefeated run against the Golden Hawks. With a spot of the District 1 semifinals on the line, we will see if history repeats itself.

Lansdale, PA · 19h

crossingbroad.com

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The Time to Buy BJ Ranson Stock is Now, Plus a Shoutout to Fellow Big 5 Freshmen RJ Smith and Latief Lorenzano-White

The St. Joe’s Hawks are 3-0, and their 83-80 win over South Florida on Wednesday was their biggest one yet. USF is a good team. They fell to 1-2 with the loss, but preseason projections had them finishing third in the American after going 25–9 (15–3 in conference play) last year, a season they capped off with a conference championship win and an 11-seed in the NCAA tournament.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

VISTA.Today

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Chester County Shoppers Still Love a Good Boscov’s Trip

The stores at Exton Square Mall have gone dark, but one business still has a full parking lot: Boscov’s. The century-old department store chain from Reading has held steady while the malls around it empty out, reports Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Low prices, a large selection, and...

Chester County, PA · 1d

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West Chester Lists Its 2026 Holiday Trains

The West Chester Railroad has two holiday trains on its events list for 2026. The Christmas Tree Train is a two-hour morning trip to cut a tree. Santa’s Express is a separate 75-minute ride, and Santa is on that train only. Neither event page prints a day-by-day calendar. The events index does not either. Book the day on the railroad site.

West Chester, PA · 19h

northpennnow.com

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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d

gloucestercitynews.net

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VIDEO: Hailstorm Pummels Area

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 13, 2026)– A hailstorm hit South Jersey and the Philadelphia area on Thursday afternoon, November 12, around 3 PM. The storm was predicted, but most paid no attention to the possibility. Simply put, it has been years since hail fell with the intensity shown in the video. So why did we see it now? We were able to pull up our porch window awnings, but the awning over the front door looks like a piece of Swiss cheese, as the hail destroyed it.

Delaware Valley, PA · 12h