With so much offseason drama and frustration — from the Phillies general manager questioning whether Bryce Harper was elite, to the team's decision to run back the majority of their …
March 27, 2026
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Philadelphia Phillies
At least on Opening Day, running it back wasn’t so bad for the Phils
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThe Phillies' season opener on Thursday was great for fans who believe the Phillies will again be among the best in baseball and have another good chance to get the …
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Pa. Supreme Court rules mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder are unconstitutional
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder are unconstitutional, delivering a decision long sought by criminal justice advocates. Pennsylvania and Louisiana had been the …
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Philly PHLASH adds new bus stops for busy 2026 tourist season
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsPhilly PHLASH, the bus service that takes tourists to the city's many attractions, has added three stops in preparation of the influx of visitors Philly expects this summer. The purple …
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Philly News
City Council to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on amending resign-to-run law
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsJust a few weeks after legislation was approved to put an amendment to the city's resign-to-run rule on the May ballot, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas has made a move to repeal …
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Philly News
The Love Run takes place Sunday in Center City. Here are the road closures and SEPTA detours
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsAn estimated 15,000 runners are expected to race Sunday in the Saucony Love Run, which returns for its 12th year in Philadelphia. The Love Run includes a half marathon and …
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers are playing tired, so they’re learning to win smarter
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsHad the Flyers dropped any of their three games over in California last week, few watching probably wouldn't have batted an eye. Demanding matchups against Anaheim and then Los Angeles, …
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers aren’t done yet, but the Columbus loss was a statement fumbled
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThe Flyers took to the home ice at Xfinity Mobile Arena with a genuine chance to tell Philadelphia that things can be different. They're not a true playoff contender, not …
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Philly News
Is Philly ready to shift gears and share the road with autonomous vehicles?
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsAt an upcoming City Council hearing about the future of Waymo and other self-driving vehicle companies in Philadelphia, Councilmember Jim Harrity said he hopes to hear from experts about the …
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The Elevation Project: Elevating Second Chances in West Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsIn the heart of West Philadelphia, The Elevation Project is redefining what reentry can look like for people coming home from incarceration. This Black-led, community-rooted nonprofit focuses on restoring dignity, building economic …