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September 4, 2025
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AttractionsMuseums
Elfreth’s Alley Museum: Step Back in Time on America’s Oldest Residential Street
by myphillyconnection 108 viewsElfreth’s Alley Museum Tucked away in Philadelphia’s historic Old City neighborhood lies one of the nation’s most captivating and well-preserved pockets of early American life—Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited …
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The American Swedish Historical Museum: Philadelphia’s Portal to Scandinavian Heritage
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsThe American Swedish Historical Museum Philadelphia is a city of many stories, and nestled in its vibrant cultural landscape is the American Swedish Historical Museum, the oldest Swedish-American museum in the …
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Exploring the Polish American Cultural Center Museum: A Rich Tapestry of Polish Heritage in Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsThe Polish American Cultural Center Museum Philadelphia is a city steeped in history, diversity, and cultural vibrancy. Nestled within its historic district is a treasure celebrating the contributions and heritage …
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site: A Journey into Philadelphia’s Literary Legacy
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsEdgar Allen Poe National Historic Site Philadelphia’s rich cultural landscape is home to an extraordinary tribute to one of America’s most iconic and enigmatic literary figures—the Edgar Allan Poe National …
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Health & Fitness
Nicotine pouch makers should use childproof packaging, FDA advises
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsThe FDA is calling on manufacturers of nicotine pouches to use childproof packaging. Accidental poisonings from nicotine pouch ingestions in young children have spiked in recent years.
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Philly News
As Trump pushes LNG exports, opposition to a $7 billion terminal project on Delco waterfront intensifies
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsCHESTER, Pa.–In this small Delaware County city, trash is a problem. A thick white cloud rising from Reworld's Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility, the largest trash incinerator in the country …
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The Fireman’s Hall Museum: Preserving Philadelphia’s Firefighting Legacy
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsThe Fireman’s Hall Museum Located in the heart of historic Old City Philadelphia, the Fireman’s Hall Museum is one of the nation’s premier museums dedicated to the rich and heroic history of …
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Philadelphia History Museum (Atwater Kent): Treasuring the City’s Legacy
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsPhiladelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent stands as a testament to the city’s rich and layered narrative. Founded in 1938, the museum opened …
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The Science History Institute: Illuminating the Hidden Stories of Science in Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsThe Science History Institute The Science History Institute stands as one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive museums and research centers, dedicated to exploring how discoveries in chemistry, engineering, and the life sciences shape …