Dozens of the 57 public commenters at Thursday's City Council meeting came out to speak for or against a trash incineration bill, but the legislation was pulled at the last …
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Shipwreck from 1890 washes ashore at Island Beach State Park
by myphillyconnection 65 viewsNew Jersey park officials have discovered the remnants of a ship that disappeared 136 years ago. Wooden pieces of the Lawrence N. McKenzie, a 19th century schooner that wrecked in …
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from being discriminated against in a wide variety of situations. Discover your rights under the ADA and find the best …
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National Park Service removes slavery exhibits from President’s House amid pressure from Trump administration
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsExhibits honoring nine people who were enslaved at George Washington's house in Center City were dismantled by National Park Service employees Thursday afternoon, months after a Trump administration review put …
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Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for Center City carjacking
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsA man who pleaded guilty to carjacking a vehicle in Center City in 2024 has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Damon Bell, …
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Feds to Philly on President’s House suit: Focus on city’s jobless rate, ‘reckless’ cashless bail policy instead
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsPhiladelphia and the federal government are trading blows over the Trump administration's removal of historical exhibits on slavery from the President's House site at Independence National Historical Park. The signs …
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Five unforgettable snow moments in the Philly area, from a camel on Route 309 to TV reporters getting pummeled
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsAll signs point to the Philadelphia region getting pummeled this weekend with its biggest snowstorm in about a decade. Putting aside that it's a nightmare to deal with, winter weather …
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State and local officials issue emergency orders ahead of weekend snowstorm
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsWith a winter storm threatening nearly half of the United States, state and local governments are scrambling to come up with contingency plans and relay them to their constituents. In …
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New Jersey becomes latest state to restrict single-use plastic cutlery at restaurants
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsPhil Murphy signed more than a hundred bills before his two terms as governor ended Tuesday, including legislation to bar restaurants from providing disposable cutlery to customers unless asked. The …
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Health & Fitness
The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here’s how to get back on track
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsEating and drinking too much, slouching off from exercise routines, maxing out credit cards – these are just some of the perils of the holiday season. Dealing with extended family …