A group of transit enthusiasts in upstate New York acquired a 66-year-old Market-Frankford Line car, which they say stands as a "time capsule" to Philadelphia in the 1990s and represents …
April 2026
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Transportation
Mayor Parker doubles down on rideshare fee, as Uber claims it’s a ‘double tax’
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsUber and Mayor Cherelle Parker exchanged barbs over her proposal to add a $1 tax to all rideshare transactions in Philadelphia, with the tech company launching an ad campaign and …
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Transportation
Unlike other transit systems in World Cup host cities, SEPTA won’t raise fares for matches
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsUnlike transit systems in some other Word Cup host cities, SEPTA will not raise prices for riders going to matches in Philadelphia. Most of the SEPTA’s incurred costs will be …
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Racing heart. Tightness in your shoulders. Knots in your stomach. Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts. It can show up in your body, too. While occasional worry is a …
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Health & Fitness
Estrogen patches for menopause are getting harder to find due to shortages and increased demand
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsWomen who use hormone replacement therapy to ease menopause symptoms are struggling to get estrogen patches as a nationwide shortage drags on. Dr. Ryan Elizabeth Offer, medical director of Penn …
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Health & Fitness
States face another challenge with Medicaid work rules: staffing shortages
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsKatie Crouch says calling her state's Medicaid agency to get information about her benefits can feel like a series of dead ends. "The first time, it'll ring interminably. Next time, …
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Philly News
The Artemis II mission was extra special for these third graders in Chestnut Hill
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsThe Orion spacecraft carrying the history-making Artemis II astronauts also holds an SD card with the names of 5 million astronomy lovers, including a group of elementary school students from …
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Philly NewsTransportation
Waymo’s self-driving vehicles may help Philly fill its many potholes
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsWhen Waymo's self-driving vehicles eventually hit Philly's streets, they'll be watching for more than other cars and pedestrians. They'll also be monitoring the city's seemingly endless amount of potholes. The …
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Philly News
Bodies of two ironworkers recovered from collapsed CHOP parking garage
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsThe bodies of the two ironworkers who were missing following last week's parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry were recovered early Monday morning, city officials said. A controlled demolition of …
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Philly NewsTransportation
Speed cameras activated on stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsSpeed cameras have been activated on a portion of U.S. Route 13 in Northeast Philly, adding to a growing network of roads where the city is using automated enforcement to …