Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site Philadelphia’s rich cultural landscape is home to an extraordinary tribute to one of America’s most iconic and enigmatic literary figures—the Edgar Allan Poe National …
September 2025
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Health & Fitness
Nicotine pouch makers should use childproof packaging, FDA advises
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsThe FDA is calling on manufacturers of nicotine pouches to use childproof packaging. Accidental poisonings from nicotine pouch ingestions in young children have spiked in recent years.
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Philly News
As Trump pushes LNG exports, opposition to a $7 billion terminal project on Delco waterfront intensifies
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsCHESTER, Pa.–In this small Delaware County city, trash is a problem. A thick white cloud rising from Reworld's Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility, the largest trash incinerator in the country …
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AttractionsMuseums
The Fireman’s Hall Museum: Preserving Philadelphia’s Firefighting Legacy
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsThe Fireman’s Hall Museum Located in the heart of historic Old City Philadelphia, the Fireman’s Hall Museum is one of the nation’s premier museums dedicated to the rich and heroic history of …
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AttractionsMuseums
Philadelphia History Museum (Atwater Kent): Treasuring the City’s Legacy
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsPhiladelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent stands as a testament to the city’s rich and layered narrative. Founded in 1938, the museum opened …
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AttractionsMuseums
The Science History Institute: Illuminating the Hidden Stories of Science in Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 78 viewsThe Science History Institute The Science History Institute stands as one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive museums and research centers, dedicated to exploring how discoveries in chemistry, engineering, and the life sciences shape …
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Museums
The Rosenbach Museum & Library: Philadelphia’s Home for Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Treasures
by myphillyconnection 87 viewsThe Rosenbach Museum & Library Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse-Fitler district, the Rosenbach Museum & Library is a beacon for lovers of rare books, manuscripts, decorative arts, and the …
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Museums
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum: Philadelphia’s Celebration of Racing Heritage
by myphillyconnection 87 viewsThe Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum stands as a monumental tribute to the spirit of automotive competition and the tangible innovation it has driven over the …
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Philly News
Philly’s 2026 plans include walking tours, block parties and Liberty Bell replicas
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsMayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials announced plans to invest in neighborhoods around the city ahead of America's 250th birthday celebration — including installing Liberty Bell replicas at 20 …
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Transportation
SEPTA express trains to Eagles’ home opener restored through FanDuel sponsorship
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsEagles fans relying on SEPTA to get them to and from Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday for the Birds' season opener against the Dallas Cowboys will get a reprieve from …