State transportation officials launched a webpage Monday dedicated to monitoring traffic patterns during Philadelphia’s busy summer lineup of sports and cultural events. The information was added to the PennDOT’s 511 …
June 2026
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Transportation
SEPTA moves forward with mixed-use development at Germantown Station
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsSEPTA took a step forward in its plan to convert a vacant lot near its Germantown Station into a mixed-use development with apartments, commercial spaces and outdoor areas. The transit …
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Transportation
Fairmount residents say they’ve received parking tickets for World Cup restrictions despite having permits
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsLast month, the Philadelphia Parking Authority said it would only allow residents of surrounding neighborhoods to park near Lemon Hill, the site of the FIFA Fan Festival. But some people …
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Transportation
PATCO unveils commemorative train for America’s 250th anniversary
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsPATCO on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative train that will run the rest of the year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Artwork on the train depicts significant historical moments in …
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Food & RestaurantsPhilly News
These are the Philly bars that can stay open until 4 a.m. during World Cup
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsAs the World Cup gets underway, some bars in Philadelphia will have the option to stay open until 4 a.m. with a special permit extending curfew hours for the duration …
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Food & Restaurants
These local restaurants are serving up traditional dishes from the nine World Cup countries playing in Philly
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsTikTokers in Philly last year re-created Epcot’s unofficial “drinking around the world” bar crawl, sharing videos of themselves imbibing at city spots representing Germany, France, England, Italy, China and numerous …
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Business & Finance
Giant set to open grocery store in former Acme space at Andorra Shopping Center
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsAfter more than two years of planning and construction, the Giant supermarket at the Andorra Shopping Center in Roxborough will open Friday, June 19. The 50,000-square-foot Giant replaces the former …
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Business & Finance
Rising Sun Inn, a tavern on an 18th century property that once hid the Liberty Bell, closes for pending sale
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsThe Rising Sun Inn, a tavern housed in an 18th century building in Montgomery County, once served as a temporary hiding place for the Liberty Bell during the Revolutionary War, …
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Business & Finance
Urban Outfitters expansion to add 1,050 jobs in Philly and Bucks County
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsThe Philadelphia-based retailer that owns Urban Outfitters is building a new facility for its clothing subscription service, Nuuly, in Bucks County, as part of an expansion that will add 1,050 …
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Business & Finance
DVIRC CEO Chris Scafario: Rebuilding Philadelphia’s manufacturing legacy
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsChris Scafario didn’t set out to become one of the region’s most influential voices in advanced manufacturing. But his path, from growing a family beverage business to leading global consumer …