Slashing support for DEI initiatives in health care as well as funding for minority health is likely to reshape the health of all Americans, not just people of color and …
August 2025
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Philly News
Judge expands protections to sanctuary policies as Trump administration escalates threats
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsMore cities and states have responded to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's threat to prosecute them over so-called sanctuary policies limiting law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement — some …
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Philly News
Pa. joins states racing to approve renewable projects before Trump ends tax credits
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsAcross the country, state leaders are racing to fast-track wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits to support clean energy. Colorado is directing state agencies to …
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Philly News
Florida attorney general says NJ driver’s licenses held by undocumented immigrants are ‘no good here’
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsA recent fatal crash in Florida has immigrant advocates here in New Jersey nervous that migrants with valid Garden State driver's licenses will be targeted if they drive out of …
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Technology
Pa. Attorney General probes cyberattack that disrupted office’s operations
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe state Attorney General's Office is investigating a ransomware attack that interrupted email and phone service for the agency nearly two weeks ago. Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a …
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Philly News
After Philly’s hot start to the summer, it’s been one of the coolest Augusts in years
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsSummer in Philadelphia got off to a blazing start, topping 100 degrees once in June and hitting 98 twice in July, but the city is entering Labor Day weekend at …
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Philly News
Man who saved 9-year-old boy from Northeast Philly plane crash to throw out first pitch for Phillies
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsBefore the Phillies take on the Braves on Friday night, they'll welcome onto the mound a Kensington man whose quick thinking saved a child's life. Caseem Wongus will throw out …
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Food & Restaurants
Wonder to open its third Philly food hall in University City next week
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsWonder, the rapidly expanding food hall startup, is opening its third location in Philadelphia next week. This one, at 3924 Walnut St., is on the University of Pennsylvania campus. It's …
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Philly News
Temple turns to AI-based weapon detection tech at Liacouras Center to speed up entrance process
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsTemple University has implemented an artificial intelligence-based weapon detection system for events at its Liacouras Center. The Xtract One Smartway system uses AI sensor to find guns, knives and other …
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Philly News
Over an hour after Villanova ordered a lockdown, the president says reports of shooting was ‘cruel hoax’
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsVillanova University went on lockdown Thursday afternoon following reports of an active shooter on campus, only for the president to send an email over an hour later describing the situation …