The 'pink salt trick' of mixing water with Himalayan pink salt and lemon juice is the latest weight-loss fad gaining traction on social media. But dietitians say it isn't rooted …
August 2025
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The “Philadelphia Tourist Itinerary” webpage is your essential guide to exploring the vibrant and historic city of Philadelphia. Designed for visitors seeking the best experiences, this page offers curated tourist …
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Business & Finance
Food truck and corner shop owners ask City Council to reconsider expansion of business curfew
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsBodega and takeout shop owners in Philadelphia are calling on City Council to walk back the expansion of a curfew zone that will prevent them from doing business overnight starting …
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Business & Finance
P.J. Clarke’s to turn private events space into steakhouse named Rockwell & Rose
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsWashington Square saloon P.J. Clarke's is turning its former events-only space into a new steakhouse called Rockwell & Rose, which will be the older, more sophisticated sister of the original …
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Health & Fitness
Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic — here are evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsThe July 4 floods in Kerr County, Texas, sent shockwaves across the country. Now that most of the victims' burials are over, the weight of grief is just beginning for …
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Health & Fitness
Walking is a great way to improve your health, and it’s easy to add it to your daily routine
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsNew research shows walking at least 7,000 steps per day reduces the risk of death, heart disease and dementia, among other health benefits. There are several ways to increase your …
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Health & Fitness
It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsThe CDC recommends most Americans get a flu shot this fall. That means most insurers will cover it, and it should soon be widely available.
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Philadelphia's premier pop-up picnic is heading to Fairmount for the first time in its 13-year history. Dîner en Blanc will be held Thursday night outside Founder's Hall at Girard College, …
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Food & Restaurants
Lucky Duck, a waterfront tavern coming to Northern Liberties, aims to be a ‘third space’ for millennials
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsThe owners of Libertee Grounds, the Francisville bar with a mini golf course, plan to open a tavern on the Delaware River waterfront in Northern Liberties next year — and …
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Business & Finance
Xfinity Live! is getting a new name as its expansion nears completion
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsXfinity Live! will be renamed after Kensington's Stateside Vodka, which produces Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, in the coming weeks. The sports bar — a popular gathering place during events …