New Jersey was hailed as a model for criminal justice reform nationally when state lawmakers eliminated cash bail more than a decade ago. Supporters of the move cheered that poor …
June 1, 2026
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Politics & Government
City Council urges state to let voters rank candidates instead of picking just one
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsPhiladelphia City Council is calling on the Pennsylvania House to pass a bill to allow an electoral method which lets voters rank the candidates in order of preference instead of …
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Transportation
Sweeping changes to SEPTA’s bus service are set to begin in August
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsSEPTA will begin implementing sweeping changes to its bus network in August in an effort to adapt to shifting ridership patterns. Dozens of routes will be changed over the next …
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Transportation
Plan to ‘fix’ gridlock at Sports Complex includes AI-powered traffic signals
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsA $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 …
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Transportation
Uber escalates ad campaign against Mayor Parker’s $1-per-ride tax as vote looms
by myphillyconnection 12 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 10 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 12 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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