A man who pleaded guilty to carjacking a vehicle in Center City in 2024 has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Damon Bell, …
January 2026
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Philly News
Feds to Philly on President’s House suit: Focus on city’s jobless rate, ‘reckless’ cashless bail policy instead
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsPhiladelphia and the federal government are trading blows over the Trump administration's removal of historical exhibits on slavery from the President's House site at Independence National Historical Park. The signs …
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Philly News
Five unforgettable snow moments in the Philly area, from a camel on Route 309 to TV reporters getting pummeled
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsAll signs point to the Philadelphia region getting pummeled this weekend with its biggest snowstorm in about a decade. Putting aside that it's a nightmare to deal with, winter weather …
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Philly News
State and local officials issue emergency orders ahead of weekend snowstorm
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsWith a winter storm threatening nearly half of the United States, state and local governments are scrambling to come up with contingency plans and relay them to their constituents. In …
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Philly News
New Jersey becomes latest state to restrict single-use plastic cutlery at restaurants
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsPhil Murphy signed more than a hundred bills before his two terms as governor ended Tuesday, including legislation to bar restaurants from providing disposable cutlery to customers unless asked. The …
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Health & Fitness
The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsEating and drinking too much, slouching off from exercise routines, maxing out credit cards – these are just some of the perils of the holiday season. Dealing with extended family …
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Health & Fitness
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause, but these steps can help your body weather the hormonal shift
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsYou're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit …
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When you’re craving comfort food but still want something balanced, these flourless muffins offer an easy, make-ahead solution. Packed with potatoes, cranberries and a mix of hearty vegetables, they turn …
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Health & Fitness
Healthy Recipe: Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsBright, crisp vegetables come together in this simple spring salad, finished with a light buttermilk dressing that adds richness without weighing it down. Featuring asparagus, beets, radishes and pea shoots, …
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Health & Fitness
Dry January isn’t just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsAbstaining from alcohol for short periods of time — like Dry January — leads to reduced drinking in the long run and various physical and psychological improvements, new research shows. …