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Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Turkey grease can clog sewer mains, increasing the risk of sewer spills.

Philadelphia has 800 miles of trails. Groups are organizing walks to get folks outside on the biggest shopping day of the year.

The law will give more than 1,300 officials — including Gov. Josh Shapiro, 253 lawmakers and seven state Supreme Court justices — a pay raise of 3.5% in 2024.

Mayor Purzycki thought he had the votes to eliminate a law that’s been on the books for decades. Instead, a vocal public forced City Council to reaffirm the law.

The Democratic majority hopes to block the unusual — they say illegal — payout and bring calm to the Central Bucks School District.

A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.

Police identified the victims as Roger Marquez and Leon Pierre.

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey distributes food to those in need, and also works on the root cause of food insecurity.

The county’s new police accountability board aims to confront and address systemic issues within policing.

FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.

Crews started removing debris from an illegal dump site in the city’s Bergen Square neighborhood beginning last March after officials took over the property.

In a statement, Shapiro didn’t pledge to enforce the regulation, should his administration win the appeal at the state Supreme Court.

The rule has been hotly opposed by business groups since word that the state was moving to implement it started circulating earlier this year.

Inspired by video of a high school player picking off a quarterback’s spike, Eagles rookie Jalen Carter nearly did it.