After tidying up 335 blocks in Northwest Philadelphia for over a year, a collaborative cleaning program is heading across the Schuylkill. Glitter is launching its Safe Steps initiative in West …
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Health & Fitness
Parents can help teens navigate online racism, and research shows one strategy works best
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsGood parenting can help protect kids from racism's harmful effects, but what works in person might not work online. Talking over teens' experiences with online racism helps protect them without …
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Transportation
SEPTA to restore full service by Sunday by using funding for capital projects
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsSEPTA's request to use nearly $400 million in capital assistance funds from PennDOT to maintain daily operations was greenlighted Monday by Gov. Josh Shapiro. The funding comes after a Philadelphia …
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Health & Fitness
Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money in it
by myphillyconnection 86 viewsHHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed doctors are paid to vaccinate, not evaluate. But pediatric practices make little profit — and sometimes lose money — on vaccines.
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Philly News
Philadelphia U.S. Attorney nominee’s confirmation delayed by Democratic senator
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsPresident Donald Trump's choice for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is one of 10 federal prosecutor nominees whose confirmations were delayed Wednesday when a senior Democratic lawmaker …
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Philly News
Pennsylvania plastics company settles ‘nurdles’ pollution case for $2.6 million
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsA Pennsylvania plastics manufacturer will pay $2.6 million for allegedly violating the federal Clean Water Act and will ensure that no more of its plastic pellets leak into waterways, under …
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Health & Fitness
As insurers struggle with weight-loss drug costs, some seek to wean patients off
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsGLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy must be used indefinitely to maintain weight loss, research shows. But with list prices of $1,000 a month, public and private payers are struggling …
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Philly News
Philadelphia expands successful dropout prevention program to four more schools
by myphillyconnection 56 viewsA Philadelphia program focused on addressing the city's student dropout crisis is expanding into four new district schools this year. This article originally appeared on Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization …
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Philly News
SEPTA will increase fares Sept. 14 and seek PennDOT funds to cover full service for two years
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsSEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on Sept. 14 and will aim to restore full service across the transit system by the same date as part of …
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Health & Fitness
What should you look for when picking a protein bar? Here are some suggestions
by myphillyconnection 67 viewsThe number of protein bars in the grocery store can be overwhelming. To help find the right one for you, here are some suggestions from a local nutritionist.