For the last 18 years, I have been learning how to listen to a room where no one is speaking. My son is 18 and severely autistic. At his level …
April 2026
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Health & Fitness
When people in addiction go missing, their loved ones often turn to Facebook groups to find them
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsA woman recently posted photos of her brother in a local Facebook group, saying he hung out in Kensington — where there's a vast open-air drug market — and that …
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Health & Fitness
Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsA new study found no evidence that fluoride in municipal water systems negatively affects the cognition of residents, challenging data that Republican politicians have used to ban the mineral. MORE: …
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Health & Fitness
ChristianaCare CEO Janice Nevin to retire in September; Jenn Schwartz to take her place
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsChristianaCare is undergoing a shift in leadership with the retirement of Dr. Janice Nevin, the health system's longtime president and CEO. Nevin's retirement, announced Tuesday and effective Sept. 1, comes …
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Health & Fitness
Young cancer survivors have double the risk of getting cancer later in life, study finds
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsYoung people who survive cancer have double the risk of being diagnosed with most types of cancer later in life, new research says. Among the nearly 24,500 people ages 15-39 …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Checking in on recent former Phillies: Somehow, they’re playing even worse
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsIt's hard to imagine things being worse for the 8-16 Phillies. They can't pitch. They can't hit. They've been outscored by 50 runs this season, the highest margin by far …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Report: Phillies C J.T. Realmuto placed on IL with lower back injury
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsJust when the Phillies got the slightest bit of good health news – ace right-hander Zack Wheeler rejoining the rotation this Saturday for his season debut – along came another …
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Losers of eight straight games headed into Thursday's MLB action, the Phillies aren't making any major additions to upgrade their fleeting team except for welcoming back Zack Wheeler to the …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies slide continues in Chicago, who’s to blame for worst start in 10 years?
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsThe last time the Phillies went 25 games into a season without winning 10 games, Ben Revere led off, Ryan Howard hit cleanup after Chase Utley (aged 35 and 36, …
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Philadelphia Eagles
A look around at what the rest of the NFC East teams did on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsOn Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles added Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers and Miami OT Markel Bell. Here we'll take a look around at what the …