Walmart 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 …
June 2026
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Business & Finance
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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Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Highlights Summer Programs for Youth and Families
by myphillyconnection 7 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 …
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Health & Fitness
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsEnrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are …
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Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsJefferson Methodist Hospital was evacuated Tuesday night due to a power outage caused by flooding issues. About 150 patients were transferred to other medical facilities, NBC10 reported. The hospital in …
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American doctor being treated for Ebola works for missionary organization based in Philly suburbs
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsThe American doctor who has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo works for Serge, an international Christian mission organization based in Montgomery County. Dr. Peter Stafford, …
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Health & Fitness
Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsNearly 1 in 3 children in the United States have diagnosed mental health or behavioral disorders, but only half of them are accessing needed treatment. As a result, more families …