Constellation Energy, the utility company that owns Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant, is expected to seek a $1.6 billion federal loan guarantee for its project to restart a reactor …
June 21, 2025
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Technology
Gloria Dei Church creates app so visitors can take self-guided tours of its nearly 350-year-old cemetery
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsA nearly 350-year-old cemetery in South Philly with an estimated 5,000 people buried on its grounds has launched an app for self-guided tours. While Gloria Dei Episcopal Church – known …
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Technology
NJ attorney general sues TikTok, accusing app of exploiting teens for profit
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsN.J. Attorney General Matthew Platkin is suing TikTok, accusing the China-based company of violating consumer protection laws by exploiting children's vulnerabilities and contributing to their mental health issues. In a …
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Technology
New Portal sculpture at LOVE Park will link Philly to other cities via livestream
by myphillyconnection 186 viewsA circular sculpture installed at LOVE Park – resembling a portal – soon will connect Philadelphia to several cities around the world that have identical sculptures hooked up to 24/7 …
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Food & Restaurants
Mawn’s Phila Lorn wins James Beard Award for best emerging chef
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsPhila Lorn, the chef behind the Cambodian restaurant Mawn, won the James Beard Award for best emerging chef at Monday night's ceremony in Chicago. The honor is given to a …
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Food & Restaurants
Have a sweet tooth? Reading Terminal Market’s ice cream festival returns July 12
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsBrain freezes are about to hit Reading Terminal Market, as the food hall prepares to host another ice cream festival. The annual event will bring out 11 vendors selling sorbet, …
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Food & Restaurants
Bok Bar reopens April 10 with a menu crafted by a James Beard Award semifinalist
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsBok Bar, a South Philly summer staple, is reopening for another season on Thursday, April 10. The rooftop spot will be open Wednesdays through Sundays through Sunday, Nov. 2. Bok …
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Food & Restaurants
Barnes Foundation to host ‘Spring Fling’ party April 11
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsThe Barnes Foundation is celebrating springtime through art, music and cocktails at its upcoming Young Professionals Night next month. On Friday, April 11, the Barnes will host its "Spring Fling" …
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Food & Restaurants
FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market opens for the season this weekend
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsFDR Park's Southeast Asian Market, which attracts dozens of vendors and crowds of shoppers each weekend, returns Saturday to start its 2025 season. The seasonal market will be open Saturdays …
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Food & Restaurants
Chefs from Mawn, Her Place Supper Club and Royal Sushi & Izakaya named James Beard Award finalists
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsThe James Beard Foundation on Wednesday revealed the finalists for the 35th anniversary of its culinary awards, and the list includes a bar and three chefs from Philadelphia. This year's …