Americans 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 …
June 2026
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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 24 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 22 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 24 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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Philly News
Automatic retirement plans spread as Philly set to become first city to have one
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsPhiladelphia is poised to launch the nation’s first city-sponsored retirement plan for workers whose employers don’t offer them. Voters on Tuesday sanctioned the City Council’s PhillySaves program by adopting a …
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Food & Restaurants
Philly Bar Week is finding its way after the death of its longtime organizer, but bar owners say it’s still ‘like a holiday’
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsIn its heyday, Philly Beer Week hosted as many as 2,000 events at 100 venues, inspiring similar celebrations in other U.S. cities. But it was forced to pause during the …
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Business & Finance
Fertitta Entertainment to control four of nine casinos in Atlantic City after deal to buy Caesars
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsLas Vegas-based casino and hotel company Caesars Entertainment has entered an agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, giving the hospitality conglomerate ownership of four of the nine casinos in …