About 2,600 Temple Health nurses and technicians plan to hold a five-day strike beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, unless the health care system meets their contract demands. The …
September 2025
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Warm, fragrant, and packed with nutrients, this salmon and vegetable curry is a brain-boosting comfort dish that proves healthy meals can still feel indulgent. With tender salmon, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, …
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The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is one of the city’s most essential public service agencies—responsible not just for policing parking, but for shaping how residents, workers, and visitors navigate Philadelphia’s …
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City ResourcesPopular Philly Resources
PennDot Driver Licensing Center
by myphillyconnection 80 viewsThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Driver Licensing Centers are the primary state-run offices serving Philadelphia residents for all driver-related services. Whether you are a first-time license applicant, need to …
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) is one of the most crucial city agencies working to keep Philadelphia safe, habitable, and thriving. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, developer, contractor, …
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Philly News
Kimmel saga is just latest development in ‘ongoing struggle’ between Trump and the media
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsThe return of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following its nearly weeklong suspension is a victory for free speech advocates, but it's far from the end of the fight between …
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The story of the Philly cheesesteak begins in the 1930s with Pat Olivieri, a South Philadelphia hot dog vendor seeking something new for lunch. Pat slapped some thinly sliced steak …
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Philly News
Philly sues Bimbo Bakeries, S.C. Johnson & Sons for falsely marketing their packaging as recyclable
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsPhiladelphia is suing two major manufacturers for allegedly mislabeling plastic bags as recyclable. Bimbo Bakeries, a bakery product manufacturer with its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, Montgomery County, and S.C. Johnson …
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Health & Fitness
A bacteria resistant to most antibiotics is causing a surge of infections, CDC says
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsDrug-resistant infections caused by NDM-CRE bacteria have spiked by 460% in recent years, according to a new CDC report. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are contributing to the rise.
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Philly News
AIDS Walk Philly hits the end of the road after raising over $18 million in 38 years
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsAfter 38 years, AIDS Walk Philly has been discontinued due to rising costs, declining participation and the changing landscape of the HIV/AIDS advocacy space. Action Wellness, which provides social and …