By the time the school year settles into its rhythm, most families are juggling packed calendars, long to-do lists, and very little downtime. When schedules feel nonstop, healthy routines can …
March 2026
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Health & Fitness
Winter can leave your skin dry, itchy and red. Here’s how to protect it
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsThe whipping winds, chilly temperatures and low humidity of wintertime – plus the dryness of indoor heating – can be harsh on people's skin. This combination of factors can lead …
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Health & Fitness
Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsIf you've ever skipped physical therapy assignments, you're not alone. A new survey suggests that as many as 75% of people in physical therapy fail to complete their exercise programs …
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Health & Fitness
You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsGLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss. In just a few years, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro …
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Health & Fitness
Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsA possible measles exposure occurred last week at Philadelphia International Airport, city health officials said. A person with measles traveled through Terminal E on Thursday between 1:35 p.m. and 4:30 …
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Transportation
Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to traffic in July for 100th anniversary celebration
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsTo mark the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Delaware River Port Authority will close the span to traffic on July 11 and host a celebration inviting people …
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Transportation
Transportation secretary says flyers should ‘dress up.’ Here’s what people wore to the Philly airport 50 years ago
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched considerable chatter when he suggested that air travel would improve if people put on a smile and dressed up for their flights. Civility and "class," …
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Transportation
Tolls to drive over eight Delaware River bridges will increase next year
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsDrivers will start seeing increased tolls on eight bridges that cross the Delaware River next year. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which owns and operates 20 bridges between …
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Transportation
A guide to the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade, from what roads are closed to who’s performing
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsIt's crunch time for Philly to prepare for the 106th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the city on Monday released details about performers, road closures and where to watch the …
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Transportation
SEPTA to fully restore Regional Rail service by late December with $220 million boost from PennDOT
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsRegional Rail service is expected to be fully restored by Christmas due to an infusion of $219.9 million from PennDOT, SEPTA officials said Monday. Much of the money will be …