Kada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
March 21, 2026
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Politics & Government
City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsStores may have to start charging consumers 10 cents for using paper bags at the checkout counter after City Council approved a bill on Thursday, but the controversial legislation didn't …
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Politics & Government
All three Pa. Supreme Court justices will return after retention vote victories
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsThree Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices – all originally elected to the court as Democrats – are projected to remain on bench of the state's top court following Tuesday's retention elections. …
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Politics & Government
Pennsylvania abandons climate initiative to end five-month budget impasse
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsPennsylvania lawmakers voted on Wednesday to withdraw the state from a regional effort that cuts carbon emissions from power plants, a move baked into a deal on the state's long-overdue …
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Politics & Government
Gov. Mikie Sherrill lays out plan for New Jersey in inauguration speech
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsDemocrat Mikie Sherrill became the second woman governor of New Jersey after being sworn in during an inauguration ceremony Tuesday morning at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. …
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Politics & Government
Gov. Shapiro on ICE operations in Minneapolis: ‘It is time to terminate this mission’
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of gaslighting people, "ratcheting up the temperature" and creating unsafe conditions with …
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Politics & Government
Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsDoes politics stress you out? Did the last election cause you to lose sleep, lose your temper or lose a friend? If so, you weren't alone. For the better part …
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Philadelphia Phillies
NL East preview: The Phillies might not be alone in the division race
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsThe Phillies have worn the NL East crown for the past two years, and while they'll be returning most of the group that's been good enough to take back-to-back division …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Long shot or not, the Flyers are keeping pressure on the playoff race
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsTravis Konecny and the Flyers know what the situation is. They're still in the playoff hunt, for sure, but at five points away from the closest spot, with 14 games …
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Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles notes: Tanner McKee asking price, Jeff Stoutland back in some capacity?
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsOver the last few days there have been some Eagles tidbits that probably weren't worth their own stories, but noteworthy nevertheless. Let's round those up here. The Eagles are reportedly …