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NorthEast Times

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O’Neill Bill Would Keep Bustleton and Somerton Corner Lots Out of Parker’s Apartment Plan as Council Nears a Final Vote

A bill from Councilmember Brian O’Neill that would keep Far Northeast corner commercial lots out of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to allow more apartments on them is one vote from final passage, according to City Council records and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Council’s Rules Committee advanced both the mayor’s...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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Christmas gets creepy at Fort Mifflin with Krampusnacht, 50-plus vendors and wrestling Santa

Santa Claus will be wrestling, fire performers will be lighting up the night, and Christmas shopping will take a decidedly darker turn at Fort Mifflin this December. The historic Philadelphia fort will host its second annual Krampusnacht on Saturday, Dec. 5, bringing together gothic holiday traditions, punk-inspired entertainment and an alternative Christmas market with more than 50 vendors.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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BUCKSCO.Today

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Bristol Borough’s Hospitality Boom: New Hotel, Sports Bar, and Rooftop Deck Coming to Radcliffe Street

Bristol Borough is getting a major hospitality facelift, courtesy of a hometown developer betting big on its own backyard. Bristol-based B. Mazzocchi Development is pouring at least $6.5 million into three separate projects along Radcliffe Street, aiming to bring the borough its first hotel, additional lodging, and a splashy new entertainment venue, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.

Bristol, PA · 1d
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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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NorthEast Times

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Free Flu and COVID Shots Are Available on Cottman Avenue at Health Center 10, No Appointment Needed

Philadelphia residents can get a free flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at City Health Center 10, 2230 Cottman Ave., on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., according to the city’s Department of Public Health, WHYY and Metro Philadelphia. Health Center 10 is the only Northeast...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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,...

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

DELCO.Today

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After 40 Years of Uncertainty, Philadelphia Voters Make Arts Office Permanent

Philadelphia voters have overwhelmingly approved making the city’s arts and culture office permanent, ending decades of uncertainty over whether future mayors could eliminate it. Nearly 84 percent of voters approved a charter amendment Tuesday’s election, making Creative Philadelphia a permanent part of city government. According to unofficial results,...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

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New Schuylkill County dental education center, clinic opens in Tamaqua

A celebration of life service will be held this weekend for a pilot with local ties who died in a plane crash in Florida Sunday. Kendall Harris, the chapel's senior pastor, said Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County will hold a celebration of life Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. for Jeff Gregory.

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

NorthEast Times

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Randolph Woods Nature Preserve: Forest Restoration, Wildlife and Public Access

Malvern Borough shares residents’ concerns about the deer at Randolph Woods Nature Preserve. We understand the importance of protecting wildlife while restoring the health of the forest and want to share what we know, what we’re doing, and what comes next. Why Is the Fence There?. The fence...

Malvern, PA · 1d

fox29.com

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The Big Dill to take over South Philly for National Pickle Day with 1,200-person record attempt

The Big Dill returns to Philadelphia on Nov. 14 at Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organizers will attempt to break a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as pickles, outfitting 1,200 attendees in numbered suits. The celebration features...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia Regains Designation as Poorest Big City in US

The U.S. Census Bureau delivered some unfortunate news for Philadelphia. One year after offloading its infamous title of America's poorest big city, Philadelphia is once again at the top of the list. According to the latest information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphia has the highest poverty rate among major...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Spotlight PA

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Democrats poised to have 13-seat majority in Pennsylvania House after Tuesday’s election

HARRISBURG — Democratic challengers have declared victory in three competitive Pennsylvania House races that will help determine the size of the party’s majority during the next legislative session. Wins in those races would give the party a 13-seat advantage. In Lancaster County’s 41st House District, Brad Chambers leads...

Pennsylvania · 1d

6abc Action News

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Washington Memorial Chapel Mass Observes Veterans Day

KING OF PRUSSIA PA – Veterans Day will be observed Nov. 11 (Wednesday morning) with a special mass and reception at historic Washington Memorial Chapel, 2000 Valley Forge Park Rd. The 11 a.m. event will honor “the generations of American men and women whose courage, commitment, and sacrifice have...

King Of Prussia, PA · 21h

VISTA.Today

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Chester County Election: East Whiteland Expands Board, Malvern Shrinks Council

A data center fight has reshaped local government in East Whiteland Township, where voters chose to grow their Board of Supervisors from three members to five, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The referendum cleared Tuesday’s general election with 64.39 percent of the vote, or 3,542 ballots in favor...

Chester County, PA · 2d

egoease.com

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 16h

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Statement from Commissioner Jeffrey Nash

The statement below is by Commissioner Jeffrey Nash on behalf of the Board of Commissioners in regard to the planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia. “The planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse is an appalling act of hatred, bigotry, and intimidation towards the Jewish community. Furthermore, the decision to hold this boycott on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an infamous night of terror towards the Jewish community and in particular Jewish-owned businesses, is deeply disturbing.

Camden, NJ · 1d

phillyvoice.com

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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 · 1d

WHYY

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Philadelphia Housing Authority’s first Center City apartments are finally moving forward

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. After a decade of planning, construction is underway on a 121-unit apartment building in Center...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d