A Carlisle man allegedly carved his initials into a pair of Civil War monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park in September and will now face charges after a monthslong investigation, …
March 17, 2026
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Philly school district plans to cut hundreds of positions to reduce $300 million deficit, but no layoffs are coming
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsThe School District of Philadelphia plans to eliminate hundreds of school-based positions by reassigning staffers to vacant roles as part of an effort to cut $225 million from the budget …
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Philly high school students seek to give classmates tools to spot internet lies
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsNine Kensington Health Science Academy seniors are waging war on misinformation and disinformation in their Philadelphia high school hallways — and they say it’s working. This story was originally published …
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Philly sues gun maker Glock for allegedly marketing illegal switch devices
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThe city of Philadelphia is suing Austrian gun manufacturer Glock, alleging the company markets pistols equipped with illegal machine gun conversion devices. The civil complaint, filed in the Philadelphia Court …
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Pa. universities, community colleges grapple with challenges before budget committee
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsPennsylvania’s higher education institutions largely got a flat budget under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending plan released last month — but school leaders last week urged state House lawmakers to bump …
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Northeast Philly bridge shutters to begin $10 million rehabilitation project
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsPennDOT has started work on a $10 million project to rehabilitate Frankford Avenue Bridge that will close off sections of the road for the next year. The single-span steel bridge …
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Funeral for fallen Pa. state trooper Timothy O’Connor set for Wednesday
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsCpl. Timothy O'Connor, the Pennsylvania state trooper who was killed during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be memorialized at a funeral service Wednesday morning in Downingtown. The funeral …
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It’s ‘unusually early’ for a tornado watch in the Philly area, but the National Weather Service just issued one
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsUPDATE, 6:18 p.m.: The tornado watch is no longer in effect as of 6 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service, but there could be dangerous winds throughout the …
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Future of Sesame Place in jeopardy amid lawsuit over royalties
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThe owner of the Sesame Street brand is suing SeaWorld, which oversees its theme parks, over contract disputes that could end their decades-long partnership and threaten the future of Sesame …