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 121 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 116 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 100 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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Health & Fitness
The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 115 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 118 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 122 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 116 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. …
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Health & Fitness
Not all people who die by suicide are depressed — despite common thought
by myphillyconnection 121 viewsSuicide leaves anguish and unanswered questions. Loved ones may wonder if they missed warning signs of mental health disorders. But a new study found that some people who die by …