Cherry Hill, NJ. Formerly of Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA. On December 8, 2025. Age 82.
Born in South Carolina. James is survived by his daughters, Patricia Nickelson, Shaneet Samuel. He was predeceased by his daughter, Tonya Brown in July of 2025. James worked as a welder in Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.
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Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s scariest haunted attraction is opening its doors for a special two-night only exclusive holiday haunted house. Lincoln Mill Haunted House at 4100 Main Street in Manayunk presents the city’s first and only Christmastime haunt with A Twisted Christmas, on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. For a Twisted Christmas, the evil mill owner Viktor Kane, who now haunts the mill, hallucinated things happening around the winter holiday time in the 1930s. He hallucinated his workers mutating into twisted elves and sinister winter creatures. In his head, the mill has transformed into a nightmarish winter wonderland. Guests will descend down to the mill’s basement via a freight elevator and will have to navigate through Viktor’s dark winter wonderland. Warning: This event features over 50 scare-actors and is intended to be very scary. Tickets are $30 a person for general admission and $23 for a special group rate. Tickets are on sale now at lincolnmillhaunt.com.
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Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s most famous food street is making it warm and cozy for the holiday season! The 4th Annual Passyunk Ave. Hot Chocolate Crawl returns to East Passyunk Avenue on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 15+ participating restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops.
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Excited to find out the final countries and teams playing in FIFA World Cup 26™? Join your fellow Philly soccer fans at a final draw watch party on December 5th.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will be hosting a watch party for all ages at Stateside Live! from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m. The watch party is completely free, with food and drinks available to purchase, and will feature:
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Philadelphia, PA – Yards Brewing Company is celebrating Home for the Holidays in Northern Liberties with its most robust calendar of events yet, featuring festive taproom activities, new beer releases, family-friendly gatherings, community-focused fundraisers, and the return of classic seasonal flavors. From Santa meet and greets to holiday menus, cocktail launches, soccer and football watch parties, and a full week of celebrations between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the Yards taproom is positioning itself as a warm and welcoming home base for locals and visitors alike. The brewery invites everyone to stop in, get cozy, and raise a pint together this holiday season. Festive happenings include Pajama Party with Santa on December 13th, Black Friday Eagles Watch Party, Boxing Day Party to benefit Cradles to Crayons, Premier League Watch Party, Philly Sports Day, Year in Review Trivia Night and New Year’s Eve Fireworks Pre Game Party and Fill in the Map for 2026. The energy kicks off in November and continues straight through December 31 with happenings with families, sports fans, friends, and out-of-town guests together under one roof. Seasonal and new releases include Long Jawns Winter Lager, Secret Stache charity beer and new Philthy Hazy IPA.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at approximately 4:11 AM in the 25th Police District.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 9XX W. Erie Avenue for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 35-year-old Hispanic female, identified as Christina Miranda, holding a firearm to the right side of her head.
Officers issued multiple verbal commands ordering her to drop the weapon. Miranda did not comply to these commands. One officer deployed a Taser, which struck Miranda but had no effect. Miranda then fled across Erie Avenue, at which time she pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at approximately 4:11 AM in the 25th Police District.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 9XX W. Erie Avenue for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 35-year-old Hispanic female holding a firearm to the right side of her head.
Officers issued multiple verbal commands ordering her to drop the weapon. The female did not comply to these commands. One officer deployed a Taser, which struck the female but had no effect. The female then fled across Erie Avenue, at which time she pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers.
In response, Officer #1 and Officer #2 discharged their duty weapons, striking the female multiple times. She fell to the ground and dropped her firearm. Officers transported her to Temple University Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
A firearm was recovered at the scene – a .22 caliber Kel-Tec handgun with an obliterated serial number, loaded with one round in the chamber and nineteen rounds in the magazine.
The female is currently charged with Aggravated Assault on Police and Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA).
No officers or other civilians were injured.
Body-Worn Cameras were activated for the duration of the encounter.
This investigation remains in its preliminary stages and is under review by the PPD’s Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI), PPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB), and by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO).
Per Departmental policy, the discharging officers have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
DISCHARGING OFFICERS
Officer #1 – 36/H/M
Officer #2 – 25/A/M
Philadelphia, PA – Fishtown District is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Fishtown Freeze, an annual celebration of art, community, and holiday cheer. Now in its seventh year, this signature event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 transforming the streets of Fishtown into a winter wonderland featuring dozens of custom-designed ice sculptures, festive shopping experiences, and more. This year’s Fishtown Freeze will showcase five live ice carving demonstrations and individual sculptures created by internationally acclaimed artists from Ice Sculpture Philly. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor food and beverage offerings, exclusive holiday specials at local restaurants, and a complimentary trolley service running along Frankford Avenue from 12:00PM to 6:30PM. Additional highlights include photos with Santa at Frankford Hall, plus unique seasonal activities for all ages. The festivities continue with the Fishtown Holiday Shopping Spr ee, a long-standing tradition supporting local businesses. Beginning Saturday, December 6 and running through Sunday, December 7, shoppers can take advantage of special discounts at more than 25 independent retailers and boutiques throughout the neighborhood. Both events are no charge and open to the public, with food, beverages, and gifts available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor activities and ice sculptures will be rescheduled for Sunday, December 7.
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The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.
At approximately 2:00 am, a shooting occurred in the 9th District in the area of the 8XX block of Spring Garden Street. A 24-year-old male was struck in the upper arm area while on the highway. He was transported to Nazareth Hospital by private vehicle at 7:19 a.m., where he was listed in stable condition. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the Shooting Investigation Group.
PHILADELPHIA — A 46-year-old Philadelphia man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning inside a home in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia, and authorities are now seeking 19-year-old Elijah Jones in connection with the homicide.
Police identified the victim as Reginald H. Bates of Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, officers responded to a radio call reporting a “Person with a gun / Shooting” at the 2100 block of N. 32nd Street at approximately 12:26 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers located Mr. Bates inside the property, unresponsive on the kitchen floor with gunshot wounds to the chest.
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