People who meditate regularly become more inherently motivated to look after their health, which is a hallmark of those who adhere to a balanced diet and exercise regularly, research shows.
September 2025
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Philly News
Cashless bail explained: What it is, how it works and why Trump is targeting it
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsWhen President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month threatening to withhold federal funding from states and localities that have adopted "cashless bail" policies, he escalated a national fight …
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Philly News
Pennsylvania state parks see surge in visitors as federal campgrounds face cuts
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsWith summer now in the rearview mirror, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that state parks saw an increase in attendance during the season to the tune …
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Philly News
Fracking was supposed to lower Pennsylvania electric bills. Instead they’re soaring.
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsIn 2013, when the Appalachian fracking rush was still in its early days, then President Barack Obama extolled its benefits in his State of the Union address. Not only had …
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Technology
AI will soon have a say in approving or denying Medicare treatments
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsTaking a page from the private insurance industry's playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save …
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Philly News
Immigrants have helped Philly region stave off population decline and spurred economic growth, report finds
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsThe 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 …
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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 …