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Judge Dismisses Landlords' Federal Challenge to Renter Protections
A federal suit by landlords challenging Philadelphia's new renter‑protection law was dismissed by a judge on October 30, 2026, leaving the legislation to take…
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Power Issues Trigger Up to 50‑Minute Delays on SEPTA Rail
Power problems on Friday night forced most SEPTA Regional Rail lines to run up to 50 minutes behind schedule, affecting 13 routes and limiting access to…
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Philadelphia Offers Free Halloween Candy at City Hall and Haunted Attractions
On Halloween, Philadelphia offered free candy at City Hall, saw strong demand at downtown costume retailers, and kept West Philadelphia haunted houses open as…
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Neshaminy Mall to Close After 58 Years, Redevelopment Planned
The Neshaminy Mall will close permanently on Oct. 31, 2026, after 58 years, with owners planning an open‑air town‑center redevelopment.
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Police Disperse Crowd After Woman Killed in Allentown Crash
Police cleared a crowd at the Race and Hamilton streets crash scene after a 53‑year‑old woman was killed, with her death confirmed at 5:27 a.m.
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Officer Injured After Fleeing Vehicle Hits Police Car in Germantown
A driver who evaded a traffic stop in Germantown backed up and hit a police car, injuring an officer on October 30, 2026.
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Police Search for Suspect in Kensington Car Arson
Philadelphia police are looking for a suspect alleged to have torched a car in Kensington, an area known for frequent violent‑crime investigations.
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Philadelphia Sets Clocks Back One Hour for Fall Time Change
Philadelphia will set clocks back one hour on Nov. 1, 2026, with health experts noting the change helps avoid circadian misalignment. The annual clock shift is…
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Mayoral Candidate Bennett Holds Youth Listening Session in North Philadelphia
Mayoral candidate Shania Bennett hosted a youth listening session in North Philadelphia, where young residents discussed school conditions, civic education,…
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Philadelphia Voters Must Drop Mail Ballots by 8 p.m. on Election Day
Mail ballots must be deposited in a drop box by 8 p.m. on November 3, 2026, as part of Philadelphia’s absentee voting provisions.
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Man Critically Injured After Multiple Face Shots in West Philadelphia
A man was found critically injured after multiple face shots near a damaged SUV on South Salford Street, West Philadelphia, late on October 30, 2026.
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Philadelphia Congressional Candidates Discuss Arts Policy
In November 2026, Philadelphia congressional candidates shared their positions on the President’s House controversy and federal arts funding, highlighting the…
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Four Hospitalized After Fire Ravages Montgomery County Home
A fire early Friday morning destroyed a Lower Moreland home and left four family members hospitalized.
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Saul High School Prepares Merger with Lankenau Amid Teacher Concerns
Saul High School plans a merger with Lankenau, prompting teachers to worry about potential disruption to its experiential education programs.
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Philadelphia Announces One Philly Mortgage Program Amid Fox Criticism
Mayor Parker unveiled the One Philly Mortgage program, and Fox criticized the initiative.
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Philadelphia Topped List as Nation's Poorest Large City
2026 Census data shows Philadelphia now ranks as the nation's poorest large city, overtaking Houston, which was the poorest in 2024.
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Speed Camera Fines Start on Route 13
After a 60‑day warning period, drivers on Route 13 in West Philadelphia now face minimum $100 tickets for speed camera violations at 11 intersections.
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Five Men Sentenced for 60 Carjackings and Two Murders
Five men were sentenced to multiple decades in prison for 60 carjackings and two murders, crimes that included gunpoint thefts and overseas car sales.
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Philadelphia Voters Face Two City Ballot Questions in 2026 Election
The 2026 Philadelphia municipal election includes two ballot questions: expanding contracting preferences for small businesses and converting the arts office…
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Philadelphia districts seek new tenants as vape ban looms
Philadelphia’s business districts are planning to bring in neighborhood-focused retailers as a pending vaping ban endangers current vape shops.
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Fire on 14th Floor Forces Evacuation of Overbrook High‑Rise
A fire on the 14th floor of the Premier at City Line high‑rise in Overbrook early on Oct. 30, 2026, led the Philadelphia Fire Department to evacuate dozens of…
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Customs Seizes Over $250K of Undeclared Cartier Jewelry
U.S. Customs seized over $250,000 in undeclared Cartier jewelry from a Pennsylvania traveler at Philadelphia International Airport after a secondary inspection…
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Philadelphia DA Forms Election Protection Task Force
The Philadelphia DA’s Office has launched a task force to monitor polling sites on November 3, 2026, coinciding with DOJ deployment of election monitors in the…
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Non‑liquid Substance Found in Mail‑in Ballot, Investigation Launched
A non‑liquid material found in a mail‑in ballot at Chester County’s voter services office led to a criminal investigation by the district attorney and police.