Over the coming year, Philly Pretzel Factory will begin selling soft-serve ice cream and water ice at some of its stores in a push to expand the company's dessert offerings. …
September 2025
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers trade G Ivan Fedotov to Blue Jackets for sixth-round pick
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsThe Flyers traded goaltender Ivan Fedotov to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, taking a 2026 sixth-round draft pick back in return, while setting their goalie depth chart just ahead …
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Health & Fitness
What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsScientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. However, a growing body of research is challenging this explanation, pointing instead to the playing surface as a critical …
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Center City Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 153 viewsCenter City Philadelphia Center City Philadelphia is the dynamic urban core of the city, embodying a unique blend of historical significance, cultural richness, and modern economic vitality. Bounded by the …
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South PhiladelphiaSouth Philadelphia, affectionately known as South Philly, is a vibrant, working-class area steeped in rich cultural traditions and deep historical roots. It stretches from South Street in the north …
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Northwest Philadelphia Northwest Philadelphia, often affectionately referred to as Northwest Philly or simply “the NW,” is one of the city’s most picturesque and traditionally suburban-feeling regions. It stretches roughly from …
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Northeast Philadelphia Northeast Philadelphia, often referred to simply as “the Northeast” or “the Great Northeast,” is Philadelphia’s largest and most geographically expansive section. Stretching from the rustic neighborhoods along the …
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Southwest Philadelphia Southwest Philadelphia is a notably distinct and often overlooked part of the city that stretches from Baltimore Avenue in the north down to the Philadelphia International Airport in …
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North Philadelphia North Philadelphia stands as one of the city’s most historically rich and culturally significant regions. Once a collection of agricultural townships and small villages, it evolved through waves …
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West Philadelphia is a celebrated urban mosaic, famed for its cultural diversity, storied streets, proud neighborhoods, and world-class institutions. From the university buzz of University City to the green majesty …