Medical educators and health professionals warn that new federal student loan caps in President Donald Trump's tax cut law could make it more expensive for many people to become doctors …
November 2025
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Health & Fitness
Homelessness during pregnancy presents many challenges — from access to care to complication risks
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsLuna Evans didn't have much adult supervision or support growing up. When an uncle raped her, Evans said, she "wasn't allowed to talk to nobody about it, so I kind …
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Health & Fitness
Male views on masculinity are gradually shifting — and that’s good for their mental health
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsAcross generations, men's mental health continues to get an increasing amount of attention, good and bad. Public figures in sports and politics have gone public with their mental health challenges …
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Health & Fitness
COPD affects more than smokers — and Philadelphia’s air quality makes awareness critical
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often thought of as a condition that only affects longtime smokers. In reality, the disease reaches far beyond that group. Women are disproportionately …
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Technology
Disparaging email sent to Penn students, alumni is fake, university says
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsUniversity of Pennsylvania students and alumni received a fraudulent and disparaging email Friday morning that appeared to come from the Penn's Graduate School of Education, the university confirmed. The email, …
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Technology
Penn data breach included info about Joe Biden and ex-university president Liz Magill, hackers claim
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsThe hacker group that has claimed responsibility for the University of Pennsylvania data breach says it gained personal data about former President Joe Biden, who has a think tank at …
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Technology
Surprising smartphone habits among older adults in Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsWhen most people picture smartphone users, they might imagine teenagers glued to their screens or busy professionals checking emails on the go. But in Philadelphia, older adults are quietly rewriting …
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Transportation
SEPTA granted two more weeks to finish its inspection of old Regional Rail cars after electrical fires
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsSEPTA is still working to complete its federally mandated inspections of old Regional Rail cars, passing its original Halloween deadline. The Federal Railroad Administration granted the transit authority an extension …
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Transportation
SEPTA’s safety issues stem from mismanagement, U.S. transportation secretary says
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsThe safety issues tied to SEPTA's use of aging Regional Rail train cars stems from mismanagement — not a lack of funding, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said Tuesday. …
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Transportation
Philadelphia International Airport reportedly to be impacted by FAA’s flight reductions
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsPhiladelphia International Airport is expected to see fewer flights as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to keep air space safe during the government shut down. Beginning Friday, the …