SEPTA will continue using its oldest Regional Rail train cars despite a warning from the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday that they pose "an immediate and unacceptable safety risk" …
October 2025
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Philly News
American Airlines adds nonstop flights from Philly to San Jose for Super Bowl
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsPhiladelphians hoping to catch Super Bowl LX in person will have more ways to get to California in February. American Airlines is adding extra flights to San Jose Mineta International …
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Philly News
Cantina la Martina in Kensington will close next month, but owners are searching for a new location
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsKensington Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina, created by chef Dionicio Jimenez, a James Beard Award finalist, will close Nov. 2 after nearly four years on D Street, the owners and …
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Health & Fitness
Long-term study on HPV vaccinations finds evidence of herd immunity
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsA 17-year study on HPV vaccinations found evidence of herd immunity. As vaccination rates against HPV rose from 2006 to 2023, infections even among unvaccinated women declined significantly, researchers say.
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Food & Restaurants
Cantina la Martina to close next month in Kensington, but owners are searching for a new home
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsKensington Mexican restaurant Cantina La Martina, created by James Beard Award finalist chef Dionicio Jimenez, will close Nov. 2 after nearly four years on D Street, the owners and general …
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Health & Fitness
Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it’s an effective leg workout
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsIncorporating backward walking into a fitness routine is an easy way to cross-train. Retro walking improves balance, cognition and cardio, according to research.
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Transportation
NJ Transit debuts first of 175 new buses with upgraded amenities
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsNJ Transit officials unveiled the first of 175 new buses on Monday that the state agency is introducing to its fleet in an effort to phase out aging vehicles. The …