A business curfew law that went into effect last year could add an exception for gyms and fitness centers in certain Philly neighborhoods. The curfew, which was approved in June, …
February 2026
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Philly News
Camden firefighter dies after falling through ice into Delaware River
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsUPDATE (2/6/26): Camden firefighter Howard Bennett, 61, has been identified as the man who died Thursday morning after he fell into the icy Delaware River. Bennett was part of a …
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Philly News
Fairmount Water Works faces existential threat: ‘It’s either adapt or collapse’
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsKaren Young stood in a cavernous room perched on the edge of the Schuylkill River that was once a public swimming pool. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, …
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Philly News
Philly’s aviation chief steps down ahead of busy tourism season
by myphillyconnection 32 viewsOne of Philadelphia's top transportation leaders has stepped down as the city prepares for what is expected to be one of the busiest tourism seasons in recent memory. Atif Saeed, …
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Philly News
As World Cup nears, there’s a push to let Philly bars stay open past 2 a.m.
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsMore than 500,000 tourists are expected to visit Pennsylvania when the World Cup comes to Philly for a three-week stretch this summer. The bar and restaurant industry sees this as …
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Philly News
Philly just received 15,000 tons of road salt, but environmentalists warn about the lingering effects of overuse
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsAs cleanup continues from the massive snowstorm that hit the Philly region on Jan. 25, even more road salt is set to hit the streets this week. Approximately 15,000 tons …
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Philly News
Bell-to-bell cell phone ban bill in Pa. schools advances with bipartisan support
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsLegislation that would mandate a universal bell-to-bell cell phone ban in public and private schools across the commonwealth now heads to the Pennsylvania House after getting the nod from senators. …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Short-handed Sixers shrink vs. red-hot Trail Blazers
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsOn the getaway day of a season-high five-game road trip across the country with one game left until the All-Star break, it is easy to stress the importance of avoiding …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers trade deadline primer: Push the chips in? Duck the tax? Decisions await in aftermath of Paul George suspension
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsFront offices across the NBA spend months preparing for the trade deadline, charting dozens upon dozens of hypothetical pathways in all sorts of different directions. But all of those scenarios …
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Philadelphia Sixers
5 Sixers thoughts: Joel Embiid and Jared McCain have found something, three trade targets worth strong consideration
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsIt has been an exhausting week covering the Sixers. Unfortunately, it is only now Monday. Ever since news of Paul George's 25-game suspension broke – just five days ahead of …