Federal prosecutors have announced charges against a juvenile who allegedly placed swatting calls to colleges including Villanova University. The suspect has not been identified due to their age. But according …
May 5, 2026
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Philly NewsPolitics & Government
School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsThe Board of Education voted to approve the School District of Philadelphia’s 10-year, $3 billion facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools, modernizing 169 buildings and co-locating six others. During …
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Philly NewsPolitics & Government
City Council to consider expanding SEPTA’s student fare program
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsStudents, parents and teachers will get the chance to share their thoughts on expanding SEPTA’s student fare program after Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution Thursday to hold hearings on …
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In Crust We Trust joins Fishtown’s growing pizza scene at former Vince’s storefront
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsFishtown's growing pizza scene will get another newcomer in May with the opening of In Crust We Trust, which is taking over the former Vince's Pizzeria storefront that recently closed …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies starting pitching confidence meter: Who can you trust right now?
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsThere is an excessive list of reasons why the Phillies have one of the worst records in baseball and are off to their worst start in decades. But any list …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Standouts from the Phillies’ first winning series – a sweep! – since Easter weekend
by myphillyconnection 71 viewsBefore this week, the last time the Phillies had won a series was more than three weeks ago, against the Colorado Rockies, in Denver, on Easter weekend. Before Thursday, the …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran throws major heat in bullpen session, nearing return
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsThere has been improvement for the Phillies offensively and with the starting. pitching since Don Mattingly took over as manager last Tuesday for the fired Rob Thomson. The bullpen has …
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