After 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 …
June 15, 2026
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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 1 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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Urban Outfitters expansion to add 1,050 jobs in Philly and Bucks County
by myphillyconnection 2 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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DVIRC CEO Chris Scafario: Rebuilding Philadelphia’s manufacturing legacy
by myphillyconnection 1 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 …
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Walmart plans to bring delivery drones to Philly in 2027
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsWalmart will begin using delivery drones in the Philadelphia region in 2027, partnering with drone company Wing to deliver small packages by flight. The two companies plan to add drone …
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These are the Philly bars that can stay open until 4 a.m. during World Cup
by myphillyconnection 1 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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Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Highlights Summer Programs for Youth and Families
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsPhiladelphia’s mayor’s office is promoting a range of summer programs designed to provide youth with work experience, academic enrichment, and safe, structured activities during the break. The initiatives are part …
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Health & Fitness
As a child of the ’80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsI will be dating myself when I say that I grew up at a time before sunscreen was really a thing. It was a thing if you counted Bain de …
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Ebola poses little risk to most Americans, but people traveling to Congo should take caution, Jefferson doctor says
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThe risk of Ebola infection is “probably low” for people in the United States, but Americans planning to travel to one of the African countries impacted by the outbreak may …
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Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsPatients of a Rittenhouse dental clinic are being instructed to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, because the license of its dentist has been suspended due to …