The Philadelphia International Airport announced it's making some much-needed upgrades ahead of a busy 2026 when thousands of tourists are expected to come to the area for a variety of …
September 2025
-
-
Philly News
If President Trump sends National Guard to Philly, how can residents respond?
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsPhiladelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held the first of three town halls on Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of the Trump administration sending National Guard troops to the city …
-
Philadelphia Flyers
Danny Brière, Flyers ‘believe there’s more’ to Cam York
by myphillyconnection 48 viewsCam York knows he can be, and needs to be, better than last season. The Flyers believe he will be. In the days leading up to training camp's first on-ice …
-
Health & Fitness
Blueberries help boost babies’ immune systems and gut health, study shows
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsBlueberries are one of nature's treats, whether they're added to yogurt or cereal, eaten with cream or just popped into the mouth alone. They have abundant health benefits, too. Research …
-
Food & Restaurants
Washington’s Farewell brings history and tastings to Old City
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe Independence Historical Trust will hold its fourth annual Washington’s Farewell: A Constitutional Convention Send-Off on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Carpenters’ Hall in Old City. The event, from 6 to …
-
Business & Finance
Philadelphia job growth is strong post-pandemic, but office vacancy persists
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsFive years after the COVID-19 pandemic slowed job creation, Philadelphia is bouncing back. The city has seen a 13.6% growth in employment between 2020 and 2024. That's higher than the …
-
Philly News
Philadelphia revenue department warns of text message phishing scam
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsPhiladelphia residents who receive a suspicious text message claiming to be from the city's Department of Revenue should not click on any links or provide sensitive information to the sender, …
-
Philly News
Wanamaker Christmas festivities face cutbacks if fundraising goal isn’t met, organizers say
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Philadelphia Visitors Center said it will be forced to cut back on hours the Wanamaker Building will be open for the Christmas light show and Dickens Village experience unless …
-
Philly News
Ex-Mayor Michael Nutter helps revive Philadelphia Cycling Classic, saying race will be ‘force for unity’ in 2026
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsAfter a decade-long hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return to the city in 2026 with men's and women's races on the original 14.4-mile course that winds through scenic stretches …
-
Health & Fitness
Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsPeople with so-called "resting squint face" may seem like they are perpetually angry, but they may just be having trouble seeing. Focusing on close objects becomes increasingly difficult as people …