The Philadelphia region's immigrant population has increased over the last decade, spurring economic growth and social prosperity, a new report says. The report from The Welcoming Center says this influx …
September 26, 2025
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Philly News
Penn students are randomly being slapped while walking near the college
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsUniversity of Pennsylvania students and community members are getting randomly struck on the head while walking on and near campus, the school's Division of Public Safety said. The office issued …
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Food & Restaurants
Meet the company that recycled 150,000 pounds of cooking oil from Lincoln Financial Field last year
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsShortly after thousands of sports fans and concertgoers exit venues like Xfinity Mobile Arena and Lincoln Financial Field, another group heads inside: the oil filtration team. Every month, thousands of …
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Philly News
President’s House display on George Washington’s slaves remains despite White House scrutiny — for now
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsAn exhibit on nine people enslaved by George Washington while he lived as president in Philadelphia remains in tact at Independence National Historical Park as of Friday, despite efforts from …
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Philly News
Demonstrators say they were ‘forcibly’ ejected from Phillies game for holding pro-Palestinian posters
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsOver 50 people who attended the Phillies game against the Marlins on Thursday night say they were ejected for spelling out a pro-Palestinian message in the stands. Jewish Voice for …
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Food & Restaurants
3 Philly restaurants, including Kalaya, named among 50 best in North America
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsKalaya, Friday Saturday Sunday and Royal Sushi & Izakaya were recognized among the best in North America by a group of 300 chefs, restaurateurs, journalists and gourmets. Kalaya ranked seventh …
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Health & Fitness
Up against a deadline? Drinking water may reduce your stress levels
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsStaying well-hydrated improves the body's response to stress, new research shows. Poor hydration was linked to an increase in the stress hormone, cortisol.
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Philly News
Justice Department sues Pennsylvania over state’s refusal to share voter’s personal data
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsThe U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued six states — Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, New York, New Hampshire, and Minnesota — for what it said was a "failure to produce …