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Project HOME is one of the city’s largest nonprofit housing agencies, serving 15,000 people a year.
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
November 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Project HOME is one of the city’s largest nonprofit housing agencies, serving 15,000 people a year.
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
Donna Bullock, the group’s head, said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.”
Meteorologists don’t have the specific forecast ready yet, but there is a growing consensus that December will be a frigid one.
Some of Earth’s most extreme cold may be headed for the U.S. in December
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November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Meteorologists don’t have the specific forecast ready yet, but there is a growing consensus that December will be a frigid one.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Fishtown-based Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) helps 3,500 young people each year who are suffering from behavioral issues, depression, and trauma.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Fishtown-based Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) helps 3,500 young people each year who are suffering from behavioral issues, depression, and trauma.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
CCTC also provides behavioral health help at over 40 middle and elementary schools, where CCTC staffers work with teachers and students.
Comedian and Eagles die-hard, Shane Gillis, will take center stage at Lincoln Financial Field for a one-night-only show next summer.
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Mechanicsburg’s Shane Gillis will perform one of the biggest shows of his career at the Linc
The 'Tires' star is expected to regale 60,000 fans with his edgy humor next summer
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November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Comedian and Eagles die-hard, Shane Gillis, will take center stage at Lincoln Financial Field for a one-night-only show next summer.
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Preservationists have long called for stronger protections against demolition, and neighborhood groups have condemned developers for leaving vacant lots in their midst when projects fail.
Is a vacant lot better than a decrepit building? Inside Philly’s latest debate over aging buildings.
Councilmembers Jeffery “Jay” Young and Jamie Gauthier have introduced similar legislation to prevent demolition of buildings without a redevelopment plan.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Preservationists have long called for stronger protections against demolition, and neighborhood groups have condemned developers for leaving vacant lots in their midst when projects fail.
Two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington on Wednesday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on X, but gave no other information.
Two National guard members shot in Washington, DHS chief says
Police in Washington separately said there was a shooting one block from the White House on Wednesday, but gave no other details.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington on Wednesday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on X, but gave no other information.
Neighbors Matt Barber, Anthony Masucci, and Frederick Stahl have taken responsibility for their South Philly block’s cleanliness into their own hands.
When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Neighbors Matt Barber, Anthony Masucci, and Frederick Stahl have taken responsibility for their South Philly block’s cleanliness into their own hands.
When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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When brooms weren’t enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris, they got ingenious with it.
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Since 1920, Philadelphia has gone without a Thanksgiving Day parade only twice — once because of poor weather, and once because of a global pandemic. But nearly four decades ago, another formidable foe — corporate sponsorship — threatened the city’s tradition.
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The time Philly almost didn’t have a Thanksgiving Day parade
The 1986 edition of the country's oldest Thanksgiving Day parade was imperiled by Gimbels' liquidation.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Since 1920, Philadelphia has gone without a Thanksgiving Day parade only twice — once because of poor weather, and once because of a global pandemic. But nearly four decades ago, another formidable foe — corporate sponsorship — threatened the city’s tradition.
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It’s almost Thanksgiving and maybe you’re not the cooking type. Or maybe you just have too much on your … plate.
Is it rude to bring a store-bought Thanksgiving dish when everyone else is cooking from scratch?
And if you buy a pie, do you pretend you made it?
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It’s almost Thanksgiving and maybe you’re not the cooking type. Or maybe you just have too much on your … plate.
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In late July, Tova Du Plessis told The Inquirer that she and her husband, Brad, were “navigating deeply personal challenges” and hoped to reopen in September. Meanwhile, former employees and investors had been left in the dark.
One of Philly’s most acclaimed bakeries has permanently closed
Tova Du Plessis, whose Essen Bakery shops shut down last spring, said it took a long while before she realized that reopening was not an option. She said the decision has saved her marriage.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In late July, Tova Du Plessis told The Inquirer that she and her husband, Brad, were “navigating deeply personal challenges” and hoped to reopen in September. Meanwhile, former employees and investors had been left in the dark.
The “Preston & Steve Show” is losing another personality.
WMMR’s ‘Preston & Steve’ losing another co-host following surprise announcement by Nick McIlwain
“I’m just at the point now where I feel like I’m ready for a change,” McIlwain said.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The “Preston & Steve Show” is losing another personality.
Now that the difficult task of placing a new 300-pound stone garden dinosaur is complete, the fun part comes: choosing a name for the new dino.
After Manayunk’s Bridget the Dino statue was decapitated, neighbors will decide the name for a new dinosaur
Bridget the Dino may have been vandalized, but a new stone dinosaur has been donated to take her place. Neighbors now get to decide its new name.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Now that the difficult task of placing a new 300-pound stone garden dinosaur is complete, the fun part comes: choosing a name for the new dino.
✈️ An onslaught of holiday passengers could disturb what's been relatively smooth air traffic lately.
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We're checking in on delays every hour 👇
How are things at PHL right now? Our live tracker is following the Thanksgiving surge.
About 6 million people are expected to fly for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA. Our tracker shows how PHL is handling the surge and whether travelers are likely to encounter delays.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
✈️ An onslaught of holiday passengers could disturb what's been relatively smooth air traffic lately.
We're checking in on delays every hour 👇
We're checking in on delays every hour 👇
Philadelphia can’t set the speed limits on roads within its own borders. Only the state can.
So city transportation officials want to persuade Harrisburg to give it the power to set speed limits more appropriate to the density of Philadelphia.
So city transportation officials want to persuade Harrisburg to give it the power to set speed limits more appropriate to the density of Philadelphia.
Philly wants to set its own speed limits, and other highlights of the city’s new Vision Zero report
Vision Zero report shows that traffic deaths in Philadelphia remain elevated compared to the five years before the coronavirus pandemic.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Philadelphia can’t set the speed limits on roads within its own borders. Only the state can.
So city transportation officials want to persuade Harrisburg to give it the power to set speed limits more appropriate to the density of Philadelphia.
So city transportation officials want to persuade Harrisburg to give it the power to set speed limits more appropriate to the density of Philadelphia.
As Trump's administration escalates the issue, what does sedition mean and can lawmakers can actually face repercussions for urging military and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders?"
What does sedition actually mean? Here’s what to know about Trump’s accusation against Democratic lawmakers.
As Trump's administration escalates the issue, what does sedition mean and can lawmakers can actually face repercussions for urging military and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders?"
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November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As Trump's administration escalates the issue, what does sedition mean and can lawmakers can actually face repercussions for urging military and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders?"
After eight years of trying, Dolly Ottey Park, described by some as an eyesore, will get its due — just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Elfreth’s Alley is getting a park to honor woman who saved it from demolition
After eight years of trying, Dolly Ottey Park, described by some as an eyesore, will get its due — just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
After eight years of trying, Dolly Ottey Park, described by some as an eyesore, will get its due — just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The act applies to every Pennsylvanian, but is especially impactful to Black men and, particularly, women who have been discouraged from or marginalized by wearing natural or protective styles at school or in their places of work.
Josh Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law, prohibiting discrimination based on hair type, texture, or style
The CROWN Act is most impactful to Black men and, particularly, Black women who have been discouraged from or marginalized by wearing natural or protective styles at school or work.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The act applies to every Pennsylvanian, but is especially impactful to Black men and, particularly, women who have been discouraged from or marginalized by wearing natural or protective styles at school or in their places of work.
“While the building may be closing, our commitment to the community remains unwavering,” said Laura Ryan, cochair of William Way’s board.
William Way LGBT Community Center will permanently close its historic Center City building in December. Services will continue elsewhere.
Philadelphia's oldest LGBTQ+ community center is closing its doors next month. Here's what that means for William Way's programs and services.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“While the building may be closing, our commitment to the community remains unwavering,” said Laura Ryan, cochair of William Way’s board.
The effort is expected to bring about 3,700 jobs to Pennsylvania as HBO estimates investing $194.1 million into the state economy, including hiring local crews and paying for hotel accommodations.
HBO crime drama ‘Task’ receives $49.8 million tax credit to film in Pa.
This is the largest tax credit the Shapiro administration has awarded to a show through the Film Production Tax Credit Program
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November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The effort is expected to bring about 3,700 jobs to Pennsylvania as HBO estimates investing $194.1 million into the state economy, including hiring local crews and paying for hotel accommodations.
When the new buses are delivered, expected in 2028, SEPTA no longer will have any diesel-burning buses left in its fleet.
SEPTA won $43 million for diesel-electric hybrid buses from the Trump administration
When the new buses arrive, estimated in 2028, SEPTA will retire the last of its diesel-burning buses.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
When the new buses are delivered, expected in 2028, SEPTA no longer will have any diesel-burning buses left in its fleet.
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R., Mich.) said that the House Education and Workforce Committee — which he chairs — would probe “disturbing reports of Jewish students being harassed and subjected to open antisemitism in their classrooms and hallways” in three school systems, including Philadelphia.
A House committee is investigating allegations of antisemitism in Philadelphia schools
The Republican-led congressional committee has, in recent years, used hearings as platforms to criticize academic institutions perceived as progressive, long a target of conservatives.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R., Mich.) said that the House Education and Workforce Committee — which he chairs — would probe “disturbing reports of Jewish students being harassed and subjected to open antisemitism in their classrooms and hallways” in three school systems, including Philadelphia.
✈️ Are you headed to PHL?
Use our charts below to get a glimpse of how the airport is functioning today. ⤵️
Use our charts below to get a glimpse of how the airport is functioning today. ⤵️
How are things at PHL right now? Our live tracker is following the Thanksgiving surge
About 6 million people are expected to fly for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA. Our tracker shows how PHL is handling the surge and whether travelers are likely to encounter delays.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
✈️ Are you headed to PHL?
Use our charts below to get a glimpse of how the airport is functioning today. ⤵️
Use our charts below to get a glimpse of how the airport is functioning today. ⤵️
More than 1,600 victims of the Par Funding scheme will get nearly all their money back, despite repeated warnings that full reimbursement would be unlikely.
Latest Par Funding plan will give scammed investors nearly all their money back
More than 1,600 people were victims of the high-interest loan scheme that diverted over $200 million to Par insiders.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
More than 1,600 victims of the Par Funding scheme will get nearly all their money back, despite repeated warnings that full reimbursement would be unlikely.
A year after Trump made inroads with Latinos in Pennsylvania, a majority nationwide disapprove of his performance and policies, a Pew Research Center report found.
A year after Trump’s inroads with Latinos in Pennsylvania, a majority nationwide disapprove of his job performance and policies
Approximately four in five Latino adults say Trump's policies "harm Hispanics," a higher share than his first term, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A year after Trump made inroads with Latinos in Pennsylvania, a majority nationwide disapprove of his performance and policies, a Pew Research Center report found.