On June 21, 2019, Claire Sasko was woken up by the shaking walls of her West Philly home, a glaring orange light and pungent fumes coming in from outside — …
Monthly Archives
November 2025
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Philly News
With SNAP benefits in flux, Philly finds short-term funding solutions but has no long-term answers
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsSince Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits were put on pause nearly a week ago, city and state officials have scrambled to find funding to support local food banks and other …
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Philly News
Downingtown’s Erica Deuso to become Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsDemocrat Erica Deuso easily won Downingtown's mayoral election Tuesday, and is set to become Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor. Deuso, a former political organizer, received 64% of the vote to …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Paul George out for Sixers-Pistons on Friday, Joel Embiid remains uncertain
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. — Paul George (left knee surgery recovery) will remain out when the Sixers visit the Detroit Pistons in NBA Cup Group Play action on Friday, the team said, …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Pistons on Friday, Dominick Barlow set to return after nine missed games
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsJoel Embiid will miss his second straight game due to right knee soreness when the Sixers face the Detroit Pistons in NBA Cup Group Play action on Friday night, while …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Looking to ‘get back’ to himself, Sixers guard Jared McCain makes progress with Delaware Blue Coats: ‘I’m getting there’
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsWILMINGTON, Del. – An eventful day of news in the world of the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday began in Camden, N.J., where the team practiced in the morning before boarding …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Friday film: VJ Edgecombe struggling, Jabari Walker surging and Jared McCain discussing first Blue Coats appearance
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsThe Sixers will be back in action on Friday night in Detroit, looking to avenge their last-second home loss to the Pistons on Sunday night. This time, the teams will …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Sixers falter offensively late, drop winnable NBA Cup game against depleted Pistons
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsThe Sixers and Pistons had an old-fashioned, physical contest in Detroit on Friday night. The team that won was the team that applied just a bit more force.
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Transportation
As SEPTA nears deadline to finish Silverliner IV inspections, signal issues further disrupt Regional Rail service
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsRegional Rail trains experienced delays Thursday morning due to signal issues in Center City, SEPTA said. That added to the disruptions caused by the train cancellations on the Airport, Fox …
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Transportation
City starts ticketing speeding drivers on Broad Street with automated cameras
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsDrivers who exceed the 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will now receive tickets in the mail, courtesy of the automated cameras mounted along the road. Friday marks the …