A $30 million investment is planned to improve traffic congestion surrounding the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia, including the installation of AI-powered traffic signals and the construction of a new …
June 2026
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Transportation
Uber escalates ad campaign against Mayor Parker’s $1-per-ride tax as vote looms
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsUber has intensified its efforts to dissuade City Council from passing a proposed $1 fee on all rideshare services. Commercials calling on Uber riders to speak out against Mayor Cherelle …
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Transportation
Cyclists are bringing modular curbs and traffic cones to Center City to advocate for protected bike lanes
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThere’s nothing but a painted line separating bikers from vehicles in the lanes along Spruce and Pine streets. But on Saturday, a temporary barrier will be popping up. Cycling advocates …
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Health & Fitness
A legacy mindset can help you stay the course on your health goals — even when you feel like giving in
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsWe all know the drill to live healthier. Eat better. Move more. Get enough sleep. Stress less. So why is it so hard to actually do those things, especially consistently? …
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Health & Fitness
More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023 – the latest data that has been reported. That number reflects not just the effects …
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Health & Fitness
How to choose between urgent care and the emergency department
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsA sports’ injury, a spiking fever, chest pain or a stomach bug that just won’t go away – it’s hard to know these days whether to dash to the nearest …
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Health & Fitness
American spending on prescription drugs to surpass $1 trillion this year
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsAmericans spent more money on prescription drugs than ever before in 2025, and this year, prescription drug spending is expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time. The increased …
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Health & Fitness
Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsSyphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her …
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Philly News
King of Prussia’s new Recharge Park primes path to a more accessible community
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsKing of Prussia’s role in the Philadelphia region has long been to grease the wheels of transportation and act as an engine of commerce on the outskirts of the city. …
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Philly News
Barn collapses at Bucks County property once owned by musical theater icon Oscar Hammerstein II
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsA barn on a Bucks County property once owned by musical theater icon Oscar Hammerstein II collapsed following a thunderstorm this week. The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center …
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