The Franklin Institute is demystifying the organs and vessels that make our bodies tick with an $8.5 million exhibit opening Saturday. The "Body Odyssey" features interactive stations that invite kids …
June 21, 2025
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Video game lets players explore LOVE Park and virtually travel to Ireland using Portal
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsA little more than a month has passed since Philly's Portal art installation debuted at LOVE Park, connecting visitors via livestream to identical sculptures in Ireland, Poland and Lithuania. The …
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Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their …
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In a world where technology drives our daily lives, it is no surprise that we have increasingly placed more value on our digital identities and belongings, also known as digital …
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School District of Philadelphia launches AI-powered platform for users to share feedback, ask questions
by myphillyconnection 155 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia has launched an AI-powered platform that allows families, students, staff and community members to share feedback and ask questions. Let's Talk, created by education customer …
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New online tool provides public data on demographics of drivers getting pulled over in Philly
by myphillyconnection 187 viewsThree years after a Philly law was passed to reduce stops for minor traffic violations, a new online tool was introduced Monday that provides public data on who's getting pulled …
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Wilma Theater selected for program to expand digital offerings
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsWhen the Wilma Theater began streaming shows in 2021, Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg said it brought up questions like how to maintain a performance's integrity in a digital format and …
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Signal isn’t perfect for top-secret communications, but it might be right for you
by myphillyconnection 159 viewsWhen top White House defense and national security leaders discussed plans for an attack on targets in Yemen over the messaging app Signal, it raised many questions about operational security …
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New Jersey attorney general sues Discord app for ‘alarming’ security lapses
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsNew Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin sued the messaging app Discord on Thursday under the state Consumer Fraud Act, saying the tech giant has failed to protect underage users from …
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New tools show free WiFi locations as Philly aims to improve digital equity
by myphillyconnection 184 viewsAccessing free internet just got a little easier in Philadelphia, and it doesn't require cracking your neighbor's password. On Tuesday, officials announced the launch of the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder …