The Independence Historical Trust will hold its fourth annual Washington’s Farewell: A Constitutional Convention Send-Off on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Carpenters’ Hall in Old City. The event, from 6 to …
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Business & Finance
Philadelphia job growth is strong post-pandemic, but office vacancy persists
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsFive years after the COVID-19 pandemic slowed job creation, Philadelphia is bouncing back. The city has seen a 13.6% growth in employment between 2020 and 2024. That's higher than the …
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Philly News
Philadelphia revenue department warns of text message phishing scam
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsPhiladelphia residents who receive a suspicious text message claiming to be from the city's Department of Revenue should not click on any links or provide sensitive information to the sender, …
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Philly News
Wanamaker Christmas festivities face cutbacks if fundraising goal isn’t met, organizers say
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsThe Philadelphia Visitors Center said it will be forced to cut back on hours the Wanamaker Building will be open for the Christmas light show and Dickens Village experience unless …
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Philly News
Ex-Mayor Michael Nutter helps revive Philadelphia Cycling Classic, saying race will be ‘force for unity’ in 2026
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsAfter a decade-long hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic will return to the city in 2026 with men's and women's races on the original 14.4-mile course that winds through scenic stretches …
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Health & Fitness
Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsPeople with so-called "resting squint face" may seem like they are perpetually angry, but they may just be having trouble seeing. Focusing on close objects becomes increasingly difficult as people …
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Philadelphia Flyers
‘Nobody can be comfortable’ as the Flyers enter the next phase of their rebuild, Danny Brière says
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsThe Flyers are moving forward. They're getting younger. That's already showing. They want that they're getting better to start to visibly show, too. It has the team in an exciting …
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Health & Fitness
1 in 6 parents say they have skipped vaccines for their kids, survey shows
by myphillyconnection 76 viewsAbout 1 in 6 parents have skipped or delayed recommended vaccines for their children, a new survey shows. Republicans, parents under 35 and those who home school their children were …
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Philadelphia Flyers
Danny Brière squashes any chance of a Carter Hart return to the Flyers
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsThe book is closed on Carter Hart in Philadelphia. The goaltender will be eligible to sign an NHL contract on Oct. 15, and play in games again on Dec. 1, …
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Business & Finance
The WSFS leadership ethos that leads to lasting legacy
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsLeadership at any level requires the right balance of strategic direction, creating a successful culture and planning for the future. Nowhere is this more evident than in the role of …