A bar that will primarily play women's sports and LGBTQ+ shows and films on its TVs — the first of its kind in Philly — is coming to South Street. …
June 2025
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Transportation
PPA’s metered parking rates in Center City to go up $1 on July 1
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsThe Philadelphia Parking Authority will raise rates for metered spaces in two zones of Center City starting Tuesday, marking the first increase in the city's hourly fee since 2014. Each …
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Technology
Three Mile Island to be restarted earlier than expected for Microsoft data centers
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsA nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island could be brought back online in 2027 — about a year ahead of schedule — to power Microsoft data centers. Constellation Energy, the …
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City ResourcesUtility Bill Assistance
UESF – Assistance In Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsEmpowering Philadelphia: The Vital Role of the Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF) Philadelphia is a city of vibrant neighborhoods, rich history, and resilient communities. Yet, like many major urban areas, …
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Transportation
Surveys on future of Erie Avenue are open for the public
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsSEPTA has opened surveys and open houses for residents to chime in on an improved Erie Avenue corridor.
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Food & Restaurants
‘Snacktails’ — drinks served with small bites — have hit Philly’s bar scene. Here are 4 places that are in on the trend
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsCan't decide whether you're in the mood for happy hour drinks or snacks? You won't have to make the choice at these bars. In step with 2025 trend forecasts made …
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Food & Restaurants
Cobbs Creek Golf Course to open Little Horse Tavern this fall as $150 million restoration project progresses
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsThe $150 million restoration of West Philly's Cobbs Creek Golf Course will include a new bar and restaurant serving wood-fired pizza and a campus-wide food program run by Center City's …
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Business & Finance
Roy Rogers opens location in Cherry Hill — its first in the Philly area in decades
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsThe fast food chain Roy Rogers returned to the Philadelphia region Wednesday for the first time in decades with a new location in Cherry Hill. The rodeo-themed chain is known …
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Business & Finance
New podcast focuses on Philly businesses that balance profits with greater societal impacts
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsThe new podcast "Get Down to Business" focuses on B Corp companies, and to host Lauren Everett, Philadelphia naturally seemed like the city to serve as the focal point of …
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Business & Finance
Mac’s Tavern, a bar part-owned by ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ stars, is closing after 15 years in Old City
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsMac's Tavern, the Old City bar and restaurant known for its ties to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson, is closing after a 15-year-run on …