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In Philly and beyond, Black Friday has become “Black November”

As a kid, Philly-area teacher Anne Marie Fanelli remembers spending Black Fridays with her sisters hauling shopping bags to their mom's overstuffed SUV. Why it matters: Malls in Philly and beyond were once similarly jam-packed on Black Friday, but online shopping has reshaped how Americans buy their holiday gifts....
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Nearby DashMart becomes late-night nuisance for Philly neighborhood

Delivery drama is happening on the 3400 block of Miller Street in Port Richmond because of the nearby DashMart.
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PGW residential customers will see monthly bills jump by about $6 on average starting...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
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NJ charity’s Christmas gifts stolen in Gloucester County: 628 kids affected

WESTVILLE, N.J. - A charity in West Deptford is reeling after thieves made off with Christmas gifts intended for children in need. A group of mothers dedicated to helping families was hit by thieves who stole Christmas gifts stored in a trailer. Brenda Gonzalez, the director and founder of Wheels...
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Trenton Rapper Almighty BreSki Dies

A fundraiser has been launched for Fink, as she is faced is with arranging her son's burial and caring for her grandchildren, Jordan and Anylah. Fink is "always going above and beyond for those around her," Wes Bridges, who organized the fundraiser said. "She is not only an incredible colleague but someone who has...
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Reminder: No trash pick-up in Philly during Thanksgiving holiday dates

There will be a delay in trash pick-up for residents of the City of Philadelphia this week. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no trash pick-up on the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday nor will there be trash pick-up on Friday, either. Instead, officials said, trash and recycling will...
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Philadelphia man sent to prison for purchasing 41 guns for gun trafficking network

NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man who purchased 41 firearms for the ringleader of a multi-county gun trafficking network who illegally obtained and put nearly 100 guns on the streets is headed to prison for more than a dozen years. Robert Otis Cooper III, 26, of the 1300 block of...
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New Jersey boy battling cancer gets wish granted with Florida Keys trip

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - A 10-year-old boy from Ocean County who is battling cancer will have his dream come true thanks to Make-A-Wish New Jersey and Subaru of Cherry Hill. On Friday, Chase arrived at Subaru Cherry Hill thinking he was on the way to a doctor's appointment. Instead, he walked into a surprise party with...
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Neighbors outraged after video shows teen attacking man: ‘Everybody is afraid to walk around’

The victim falls to the ground as the teen runs across the street with his friends. One appears to be recording the incident on a phone.
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‘Power to the Pupil’: Black educators gather in Philly to discuss the future of...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. More than 1,000 Black educators met in Philadelphia this past weekend for the eighth annual Black Men in Education Convening. The event, hosted by the Center for Black...

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