A Temple University researcher discovered that a wildflower in the Pine Barrens is a rare species that only grows in New Jersey. The plant, which has been formally named Triantha …
April 2026
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Philly News
Police ID man accused of intentionally driving car into police headquarters
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsA man accused of intentionally driving an SUV into the Philadelphia Police Department’s 2nd District headquarters was identified Wednesday as Dieufort Joly of Northeast Philadelphia. The 26-year-old was traveling southbound …
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City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsPhiladelphia will now have more protections for renters after City Council approved the final two pieces of legislation in the Safe Healthy Homes Act. The package says landlords can’t alter …
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Philly News
New Jersey man charged with operating 80 illegal marijuana vending machines
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsA Toms River man and three other people allegedly operated an illegal network of marijuana vending machines that were placed in 80 unlicensed businesses across the state, prosecutors in Ocean …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Jamie Drysdale got ‘chills’ seeing the Flyers at home in the playoffs. His own journey helped get them there.
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsThe arena lights dimmed, the first ring to "Hells Bells" brought a raucous crowd of nearly 20,000 to attention, and then the Philadelphia Flyers emerged from the tunnel to a …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers crush Penguins, 5-2, in Philly’s grand welcome back to the playoffs
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsBoth penalty boxes got cramped real quick, the refs were taking their sweet time sorting out what even happened, and all the while, an amped up crowd of 20,000 took …
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Philadelphia Flyers
How a Flyers fan became a part of Noah Cates’ warmup routine
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsNoah Cates keeps an eye out every time he takes the home ice for warmups these days. The Flyers center has his habits and rituals for before every game, like …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Cam York has quietly been huge for the Flyers’ defense in the playoffs
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsCam York has quietly kept it together. Through the first two games of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series in Pittsburgh, the Flyers have kept the middle of the ice …
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Philly News
Parks & Rec resource center offers Philly residents free access to gardening tools, compost and mulch
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsPhiladelphia Parks & Recreation has launched a new hub aimed at helping city gardeners plant trees, grow fresh produce and tend to public green spaces. The Agriculture Resource Center, located …
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Travis Konecny has been around for the past 10 years, and has seen a whole lot happen in Philadelphia, just not for the Flyers. "I've been through all the Super …