The 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 …
September 2025
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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 46 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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Philly News
Data reveals scope of problems at city schools ahead of closure decisions
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Philadelphia school district released a long-awaited data repository Wednesday that officials say will help guide decisions about which schools it will close and which ones it will invest in. …
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Philly News
Pa. Supreme Court justices defend judicial independence ahead of November retention vote
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsThree state Supreme Court justices offered a glimpse behind their chambers doors Monday as they seek voters' approval in November to serve second terms. Judges in Pennsylvania are elected to …
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Philly News
Trump administration bars nonprofits from voter registration at citizenship ceremonies
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsElection observers and immigration advocates are alarmed about a new Trump administration push to bar nonprofits from registering voters at federal naturalization ceremonies, saying the policy shift represents an effort …
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Center City Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 92 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 …