The 100 Steps at Wissahickon Valley Park have been a local landmark and vista for more than a century, showcasing the natural beauty of the Wissahickon Creek and the steep …
May 2026
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Philly News
New Jersey seeks federal relief after April cold front decimated farmers’ crops
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsNew Jersey is under a state of emergency due to widespread crop damage last month. Unseasonably warm weather followed by a cold snap in mid-April led to substantial damages, particularly …
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Philly News
Search for missing swimmer in Ocean City to continue into fourth day Thursday
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsThe search for a 20-year-old man who went missing while swimming at the beach in Ocean City on Monday will continue into a fourth day on Thursday, authorities said. The …
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Business & FinancePhilly News
How Philadelphia-area small businesses are adapting to rising costs and economic uncertainty
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsSmall businesses across the Philadelphia region are navigating an economy defined by rising costs, inflation, and ongoing uncertainty tied to tariffs and consumer spending. Yet despite those pressures, many owners …
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Philly News
Bucks County parents charged with serving alcohol to 150 teens at Halloween party
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsTwo parents have been charged with supplying alcohol to minors following a large party at their Bucks County home. Police said they found about 150 teenagers when they arrived at …
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Philly News
Former correctional officer at federal prison in Philly gets 30-year sentence for sexual assault of inmate
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsA former correctional officer at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting an inmate two years ago at the Center …
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Philly News
Pa. primary election: Results from local races and Philly’s two ballot questions
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsVoters hit the polls Tuesday for Pennsylvania’s primary election, which sets the stage for the races in November that impact the composition of the state legislature in Harrisburg and the …
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Philly News
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Pa.’s 3rd Congressional District in Philly, scoring victory for progressives
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsState Rep. Chris Rabb is the projected winner of the closely watched Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, notching a major victory for progressives in one of the nation's …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers goalie prospects: Carson Bjarnason, Aleksei Kolosov, and the Yegor Zavragin wild card
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsDan Vladar, after an excellent season that established him as the Flyers' clear No. 1 goaltender, is lined up for a contract extension. Sam Ersson is a restricted free agent …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers prospects: Shane Vansaghi, Jack Murtagh, and the notable names still climbing the ladder
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsThe Flyers have their immediate list of top prospects who have either already broken through into the NHL (Porter Martone, Alex Bump, and Denver Barkey) or are knocking on the …