The Phillies and Independence Blue Cross are recognizing six teachers who demonstrate "unwavering dedication" to their students and communities. The teachers are being named to the IBX Honor Roll as …
Monthly Archives
June 2026
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Health & Fitness
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsNext time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of …
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Health & Fitness
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsSince his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced, negotiated, or floated a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry. No surprise. About 60% …
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Health & Fitness
Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsAbout half of U.S. adults get health information from social media influencers and podcasts – even though the majority of these influencers do not identify themselves as health care professionals, …
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Food & Restaurants
Dîner en Blanc returns Aug. 20 with an America250 theme
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsPhoto Courtesy/Georgi Anastasov Thousands of guests dressed in white attend a past Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia event. The annual outdoor dinner tradition returns Aug. 20 at a secret location in …
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Food & Restaurants
Center City District Sips returns this week with discounted drinks at dozens of Philly bars and restaurants
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsPhoto courtesy/High Street Center City District Sips returns June 3 with drink and food specials at participating bars, restaurants and beer gardens throughout Center City. (Photo courtesy of High Street) …
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Food & Restaurants
Reading Terminal Market to open an outdoor plaza with bar, shops ahead of World Cup
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsReading Terminal Market patrons won’t have to clamor for counter seats or a coveted indoor table this summer. The famed food hall is expanding with a temporary outdoor plaza just …
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Food & Restaurants
Atlantic City Food Truck Festival will bring food trucks, live music, games and drinks to Brighton Park
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsThom Carroll/for PhillyVoice More than a dozen food trucks, along with live music, games and drinks, will be part of the Atlantic City Food Truck Festival at Brighton Park on …
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Food & Restaurants
PA Cider Fest returns to Adams County this weekend with cider tastings, food trucks and live music
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsFestivals Cider Provided Courtesy/PA Cider Fest Attendees sample hard ciders during a previous PA Cider Fest in Adams County. The PA Cider Fest returns to Adams County on June 13, …
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Food & Restaurants
Brews & Bites returns to Pennsbury Manor with craft beverages, food trucks and a beer inspired by a Penn family recipe
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsFood & Drink Breweries Provided Courtesy/Pennsbury Manor The June 27 event features drink tastings, food trucks, live music and historic beers inspired by the site's brewing history. A summer tasting …