The School District of Philadelphia, in a letter sent to students' families on Friday, said it will continue its policy to protect the privacy and safety of students in the …
February 2026
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Cursive handwriting is making a comeback in Pennsylvania schools
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsCursive writing lessons will be back in Pennsylvania classrooms after state lawmakers passed legislation requiring its reintroduction this month. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the bill into law Wednesday. It adds …
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Pennsylvania to test internet-connected pollbooks in May primary election
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsThe Pennsylvania Department of State is launching a pilot program to try out the use of internet-connected electronic pollbooks, and the devices would be deployed as early as the May …
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Gov. Sherrill asks N.J. residents to document ICE activity and share it online with the state
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsGov. Mikie Sherrill revealed new details Wednesday about a state website intended to let state officials gather information about federal immigration enforcement actions in New Jersey. The site allows ICE …
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N.J. man sentenced to decades in prison for fatal shooting at Bucks County strip club
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsA Trenton man has been sentenced to decades in prison for fatally shooting an innocent bystander at a Bucks County strip club in August 2024. The shooting in Morrisville happened …
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Slavery exhibit at President’s House must be restored by Trump administration, judge orders
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsThe President's House on Independence Mall must be restored to include the slavery exhibit that the Trump administration abruptly removed last month, a federal judge ruled Monday. All portions of …
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Cake & Joe, the cafe and pastry shop with storefronts in Pennsport and Fishtown, is opening its third location Wednesday morning in Center City. The business will mark the expansion …
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As 2026 progresses, the housing market looks different than it did just a few years ago—and so do the decisions buyers and homeowners are being asked to make. The extremes …
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Truck freezes in Jersey Shore lake after driver cracked through ice doing donuts
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsA man who drove his pickup truck onto a frozen lake at the Jersey Shore last month is lucky to be alive after plummeting through the ice while doing stunts …
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Election officials prepare for ‘tumultuous year’ after Trump calls to nationalize voting
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsPresident Donald Trump's calls this week to "nationalize" elections capped a year of efforts by his administration to exercise authority over state-run elections. The demands now have some state and …