Just 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 …
March 2026
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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 86 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 82 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 86 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 81 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 93 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 …
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Philly News
Robert Frazer named as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor
by myphillyconnection 87 viewsLongtime prosecutor Robert Frazer has been tapped to serve as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey, seemingly ending months of strife within the state's federal prosecutors office. Frazer was appointed …
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Philly News
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $59 million in civil trial for 1972 sexual assault
by myphillyconnection 92 viewsA California civil jury has ordered Bill Cosby to pay $59.2 million in damages to a former waitress he drugged and sexually assaulted after taking her to one of his …
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Politics & Government
After Texas tragedy, Pa. lawmaker introduces bill to require home sellers to disclose past flood events
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsGlen Mawr is a tiny community of 130 people and a smattering of homes next to Muncy Creek in Lycoming County. On Monday, a flash flood led to mandatory evacuation …
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Politics & Government
Independent voters in Pa. are pushing for change to an open primary system. How would that impact state politics?
by myphillyconnection 79 viewsIndependent voters are hoping to open up Pennsylvania's closed primary elections, with a group filing a petition to the state Supreme Court this month claiming the system violates the free …